BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The National Judicial College - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://judges.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The National Judicial College REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20280312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20281105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTSTAMP:20261115T000041Z CREATED:20240802T205728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000041Z UID:10000214-1794182400-1797033599@judges.org SUMMARY:Taking the Bench: An Interactive\, Online Course for New Judges - Fall DESCRIPTION:Who should attend?\n\n\n\nJudges who have been recently elected or appointed. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nFaculty are highly experienced judges and experts who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. Faculty includes Judge Augustus Chen\, Judge Kristi Harrington (Ret.)\, Professor Benjamin Holden\, Judge David Kimberley (Ret.)\, and Judge Thomas Zonay. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nDiscussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video\, and \nweekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\,\n demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend \nbetween six and eight hours on lessons per week\, with a total of four \nweeks of instruction (week three is a break week). On Friday of each \nweek of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web \nconference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm \nCentral / 3 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/taking-the-bench-an-interactive-online-course-for-new-judges-fall/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/takingthebenchheader.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211 DTSTAMP:20261115T000041Z CREATED:20231129T213539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000041Z UID:10000125-1794441600-1796947199@judges.org SUMMARY:Ethical and Procedural Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Handling Complex Issues and Cases DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?Be more confident and capable in your ability to handle ethical and procedural conundrums in administrative law proceedings. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?Federal\, state\, local and tribal administrative law judges \n\n\n\nWhen should I register?While registration is accepted up until the first live web-conference\, we strongly encourage you to register prior to July 6 to ensure you have time to complete any pre-course assignments as well as secure online credentials to attend the first live class. Online credentials are granted through the University of Nevada\, Reno and are not completely within the NJC’s control. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?The faculty team is composed of judges with extensive teaching experience in the area of administrative law. Additionally\, the faculty for this course may include a law school professor with experience teaching administrative law courses. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?Discussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\, demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between three and four hours on lessons per week\, with a total of six weeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Thursday of each week of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 11 a.m. Alaska / 12 p.m. Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain / 2 p.m. Central / 3 p.m. Eastern. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?For more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/ethical-and-procedural-challenges-for-administrative-law-judges-handling-complex-issues-and-cases/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTSTAMP:20261115T000014Z CREATED:20261027T180548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000014Z UID:10000438-1795046400-1795132799@judges.org SUMMARY:Fentanyl and the Changing Drug Supply: What Judges Need to Understand DESCRIPTION: URL:https://judges.org/event/fentanyl-and-the-changing-drug-supply-what-judges-need-to-understand/ LOCATION:Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206 DTSTAMP:20261115T000039Z CREATED:20260817T210017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000039Z UID:10000402-1799020800-1801871999@judges.org SUMMARY:Taking the Bench: An Interactive\, Online Course for New Administrative Law Judges DESCRIPTION:Who should attend?ALJs who have been recently appointed or hired. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?Faculty are highly experienced judges and experts who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. Faculty includes Judge Jennifer Gee (Ret.) (CA); Judge Melissa Jones (DC); Judge Daniel Jurkowitz (Ret.) (AZ); and Judge Jack Weil (PA). \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?Discussion assignments\, writing assignments\, readings\, video\, comprehension checks\, and weekly live webinars with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\, demanding\, and educational. NJC anticipates that ALJs will spend between six and eight hours on lessons per week\, with a total of four weeks of instruction (week three is a break week). On Friday of each week of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?For more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/taking-the-bench-an-interactive-online-course-for-new-administrative-law-judges-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/admin-law-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212 DTSTAMP:20261115T000029Z CREATED:20260826T215244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000029Z UID:10000418-1799884800-1802390399@judges.org SUMMARY:Ethics for Judges DESCRIPTION: URL:https://judges.org/event/ethics-for-judges-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270312 DTSTAMP:20261115T000040Z CREATED:20260817T205150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000040Z UID:10000400-1800835200-1804809599@judges.org SUMMARY:Selected Criminal Evidence Issues: Web-Based JS 602 DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?This faculty-led online course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently in criminal cases without having to leave your docket. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for judges who preside over criminal trials \nand want to quickly and confidently make evidentiary rulings\, family \ncourt judges who are responsible for ruling on juvenile criminal cases\, \nand judges who would like to hone their skills on evidence admissibility\n in criminal cases. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?Faculty members are judges recognized as experts in the field of evidence. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?Discussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\, demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between three and four hours on lessons per week\, with a total of six weeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Thursday of each week of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm Central / 3 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?A solid understanding of the rules of evidence is essential to making appropriate decisions in criminal cases. The judge who participates in this class will be better able to swiftly and confidently rule on evidentiary issues from the bench. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?For more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/selected-criminal-evidence-issues-web-based-js-602-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/select_criminal_ev_header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270410 DTSTAMP:20261115T000040Z CREATED:20260817T202128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000040Z UID:10000396-1803254400-1807315199@judges.org SUMMARY:Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThe evidence issues that an Administrative Law Judge confronts can be complex and challenging. This web course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently without having to leave your docket. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nFull-time or part-time administrative law judges from urban or rural \ncourts\, including tribal courts\, will find this course valuable. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty is composed of experienced administrative law judges who \nhave a mastery of teaching online\, and possess a mastery of the rules of\n evidence as they apply to limited jurisdiction and special courts. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nDiscussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video and \nweekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\,\n demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend \nbetween three and four hours on lessons per week\, with a total of six \nweeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Friday of each week\n of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference\n at 10 am Alaska / 11 am Pacific / 12 pm Mountain / 1 pm Central / 2 pm \nEastern. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org URL:https://judges.org/event/evidence-challenges-for-administrative-law-judges-web-based-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/evidence-for-ALJs_header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270410 DTSTAMP:20261115T000040Z CREATED:20260817T203813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000040Z UID:10000398-1803254400-1807315199@judges.org SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based - Spring DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?The NJC designed this course for judges who need an introduction or a refresher in the Federal Rules of Evidence and their practical application in court. During the course\, the faculty will cover the Federal Rules of Evidence\, focusing on those areas which most often impact trial judges\, while also addressing the practical challenges of ruling on evidence day-to-day in individual jurisdictions. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?Justices of the peace\, non-law trained judges\, limited jurisdiction judges\, general jurisdiction judges\, administrative law judges\, military judges and tribal court judges with or without law degrees are all welcome in this course. \n\n\n\nWhen should I register?While registration is accepted up until the first live web-conference\, we strongly encourage you to register prior to February 17 to ensure you have time to complete any pre-course assignments as well as secure online credentials to attend the first live class. Online credentials are granted through the University of Nevada\, Reno and are not completely within the NJC’s control. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?The faculty team is composed of judges with extensive teaching experience in the area of evidence. Additionally\, the faculty for this course may include a law school professor with experience teaching evidence courses. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?Discussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\, demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between three and four hours on lessons per week\, with a total of six weeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Friday of each week of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 11 a.m. Alaska / 12 p.m. Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain / 2 p.m. Central / 3 p.m. Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?Ruling on evidence is one of the primary responsibilities of every judge\, and admissibility decisions are nuanced and subject to evolving with case law. New science and technology have added to the complexity of evidentiary issues. This course will help judges understand\, analyze\, and rule quickly on critical evidence matters. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?For more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/fundamentals-of-evidence-web-based-spring/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fundamentals-evidence-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270313 DTSTAMP:20261115T000027Z CREATED:20260826T215711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000027Z UID:10000419-1804118400-1804895999@judges.org SUMMARY:Judicial Writing (JS 615) - ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Who should attend?\n\n\n\nAny judge\, judicial officer\, law clerk\, or court-affiliated \nstaffperson who writes briefs\, opinions\, findings of fact\, conclusions \nof law\, jury instructions\, or correspondences can benefit from this \ncourse. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThis course is team-taught by Professor Elizabeth Francis (University of Nevada\, Reno). Since 1992\, this team has developed the writing of over 1\,200 judges in the Judicial Writing course. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThe course combines lecture presentations and writing exercises. The \nlectures engage you in exercises of rewording sentences and paragraphs \nas well as critiquing opinions and other legal documents. The writing \nexercises culminate with one-on-one consultations between you and a \nfaculty member. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nBy improving your writing ability\, you will enhance both your \nproductivity and efficiency. You will also be able to share many of the \nconcepts and techniques learned through the course with your colleagues. \n\n\n\nWho should I contact for more information?\n\n\n\nPlease contact our Registrar’s Office with any questions. URL:https://judges.org/event/judicial-writing-js-615-online-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Judicial-opinion-writing-course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270417 DTSTAMP:20261115T000041Z CREATED:20260817T173146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000041Z UID:10000389-1806883200-1807919999@judges.org SUMMARY:Civil Mediation: An Online 40-Hour Workshop DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?The techniques developed in this course will positively impact the judge’s communication and dispute resolution skills on and off the bench. This is a thorough and interactive\, hands-on course that combines theory with practice. Participants act as mediators in simulated sessions and receive feedback on their performance. For those transitioning in their careers\, the course provides a solid\, practical starting point for becoming a mediator. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?This course is appropriate for any judge of any jurisdiction who will use mediation techniques to resolve disputes. Other court personnel who will serve as court mediators are also welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?The faculty are widely recognized mediators who are seasoned instructors. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?This course utilizes sophisticated role-playing exercises and extremely interactive presentations. The role-playing exercises to allow participants to sit as a mediator in varying situations. You will have the opportunity to play the role of an attorney\, a disputant\, and an observer during the exercises. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?The use of mediation is burgeoning in the judicial and administrative fields as well as in the private sector. Adjudicators who can effectively settle disputes through the use of mediation will significantly reduce court management costs. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?For more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/civil-mediation-an-online-40-hour-workshop/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mediation-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270521 DTSTAMP:20261115T000040Z CREATED:20260817T175801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000040Z UID:10000391-1808092800-1810857599@judges.org SUMMARY:Ethical and Procedural Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Handling Complex Issues and Cases DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?Be more confident and capable in your ability to handle ethical and procedural conundrums in administrative law proceedings. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?Federal\, state\, local and tribal administrative law judges \n\n\n\nWhen should I register?While registration is accepted up until the first live web-conference\, we strongly encourage you to register prior to July 6 to ensure you have time to complete any pre-course assignments as well as secure online credentials to attend the first live class. Online credentials are granted through the University of Nevada\, Reno and are not completely within the NJC’s control. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?The faculty team is composed of judges with extensive teaching experience in the area of administrative law. Additionally\, the faculty for this course may include a law school professor with experience teaching administrative law courses. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?Discussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\, demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between three and four hours on lessons per week\, with a total of six weeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Thursday of each week of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 11 a.m. Alaska / 12 p.m. Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain / 2 p.m. Central / 3 p.m. Eastern. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?For more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/ethical-and-procedural-challenges-for-administrative-law-judges-handling-complex-issues-and-cases-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270522 DTSTAMP:20261115T000039Z CREATED:20260817T210252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000039Z UID:10000403-1808092800-1810943999@judges.org SUMMARY:Taking the Bench: An Interactive\, Online Course for New Judges - Spring DESCRIPTION:Who should attend?\n\n\n\nJudges who have been recently elected or appointed. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nFaculty are highly experienced judges and experts who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nDiscussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video\, and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\, demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between six and eight hours on lessons per week\, with a total of four weeks of instruction (week three is a break week). On Friday of each week of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 10 am Alaska / 11 am Pacific / 12 pm Mountain / 1 pm Central / 2 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/taking-the-bench-an-interactive-online-course-for-new-judges-spring/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/takingthebenchheader.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270723 DTSTAMP:20261115T000040Z CREATED:20260817T180238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000040Z UID:10000392-1812326400-1816300799@judges.org SUMMARY:Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground (JS 601): Web-Based DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThis faculty-led online course will use guided analysis with experienced faculty to teach you to identify and distinguish between proper and improper court-related behavior\, communication between lawyers and litigants\, and interactions with pro se/unrepresented litigants. This course will also explore how inherent bias may impact court proceedings\, and how to mitigate those effects in your courtroom\, and how to deal with immigrants or court participants from different cultural values. Last\, you will learn how to maintain ethics and integrity off of the bench and in judicial campaigns. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is valuable to both beginning and experienced judges. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nFaculty are highly experienced trial judges who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nDiscussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video and \nweekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\,\n demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend \nbetween three and four hours on lessons per week\, with a total of six \nweeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Thursday of each \nweek of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web \nconference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm \nCentral / 3 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/ethics-and-judging-reaching-higher-ground-js-601-web-based-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/feature-course-web-ethics-and-judging.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271022 DTSTAMP:20261115T000040Z CREATED:20260817T205733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000040Z UID:10000401-1820188800-1824163199@judges.org SUMMARY:Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge: Web-Based DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nAs a rural court judge\, you need a course tailored to your more sparsely populated community and jurisdiction. This faculty-led online course offers a convenient way to learn skills particular to the special nature of judging within a rural area\, without having to leave your docket. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis course has been specifically designed for judges who preside \nover courts in rural areas and small\, possibly isolated jurisdictions. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThis course is taught by judges who preside over small and rural \njurisdictions around the country\, and understand the special issues \nconfronting rural judges. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nDiscussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video and \nweekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\,\n demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend \nbetween three and four hours on lessons per week\, with a total of six \nweeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Thursday of each \nweek of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web \nconference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm \nCentral / 3 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nResearch shows that web courses are as effective as live courses\, \nwith less expense and greater convenience. This is an opportunity for \nthe rural judge to gain a great amount of education without having to \nleave their docket or bench. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/special-considerations-for-the-rural-court-judge-web-based-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ruralwebheader.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271029 DTSTAMP:20261115T000040Z CREATED:20260817T202304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000040Z UID:10000397-1820793600-1824767999@judges.org SUMMARY:Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThe evidence issues that an Administrative Law Judge confronts can be complex and challenging. This web course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently without having to leave your docket. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nFull-time or part-time administrative law judges from urban or rural \ncourts\, including tribal courts\, will find this course valuable. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty is composed of experienced administrative law judges who \nhave a mastery of teaching online\, and possess a mastery of the rules of\n evidence as they apply to limited jurisdiction and special courts. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nDiscussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video and \nweekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\,\n demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend \nbetween three and four hours on lessons per week\, with a total of six \nweeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Friday of each week\n of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference\n at 10 am Alaska / 11 am Pacific / 12 pm Mountain / 1 pm Central / 2 pm \nEastern. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org URL:https://judges.org/event/evidence-challenges-for-administrative-law-judges-web-based-5/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/evidence-for-ALJs_header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271030 DTSTAMP:20261115T000040Z CREATED:20260817T204031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000040Z UID:10000399-1820793600-1824854399@judges.org SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based - Fall DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?The NJC designed this course for judges who need an introduction or a refresher in the Federal Rules of Evidence and their practical application in court. During the course\, the faculty will cover the Federal Rules of Evidence\, focusing on those areas which most often impact trial judges\, while also addressing the practical challenges of ruling on evidence day-to-day in individual jurisdictions. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?Justices of the peace\, non-law trained judges\, limited jurisdiction judges\, general jurisdiction judges\, administrative law judges\, military judges and tribal court judges with or without law degrees are all welcome in this course. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?The faculty team is composed of judges with extensive teaching experience in the area of evidence. Additionally\, the faculty for this course may include a law school professor with experience teaching evidence courses. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?Discussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\, demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between three and four hours on lessons per week\, with a total of six weeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Friday of each week of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm Central / 3 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?Ruling on evidence is one of the primary responsibilities of every judge\, and admissibility decisions are nuanced and subject to evolving with case law. New science and technology have added to the complexity of evidentiary issues. This course will help judges understand\, analyze\, and rule quickly on critical evidence matters. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?For more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/fundamentals-of-evidence-web-based-fall-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fundamentals-evidence-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271211 DTSTAMP:20261115T000039Z CREATED:20260817T210438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000039Z UID:10000404-1825632000-1828483199@judges.org SUMMARY:Taking the Bench: An Interactive\, Online Course for New Judges - Fall DESCRIPTION:Who should attend?\n\n\n\nJudges who have been recently elected or appointed. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nFaculty are highly experienced judges and experts who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. Faculty includes Judge Augustus Chen\, Judge Kristi Harrington (Ret.)\, Professor Benjamin Holden\, Judge David Kimberley (Ret.)\, and Judge Thomas Zonay. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nDiscussion assignments\, writing assignments\, reading\, video\, and \nweekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive\,\n demanding\, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend \nbetween six and eight hours on lessons per week\, with a total of four \nweeks of instruction (week three is a break week). On Friday of each \nweek of the course\, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web \nconference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm \nCentral / 3 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhom should I contact for more information?\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org. URL:https://judges.org/event/taking-the-bench-an-interactive-online-course-for-new-judges-fall-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Tuition Based Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/takingthebenchheader.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR