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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTSTAMP:20261106T000038Z CREATED:20251104T010138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T000038Z UID:10000328-1793577600-1794009599@judges.org SUMMARY:Civil Mediation DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThe 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?\n\n\n\nThis course is appropriate for any judge of any jurisdiction who will\n use mediation techniques to resolve disputes. Other court personnel who\n will serve as court mediators are also welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty are widely recognized mediators who are seasoned instructors. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThis course utilizes sophisticated role-playing exercises and \nextremely interactive presentations. The role-playing exercises to allow\n participants to sit as a mediator in varying situations. You will have \nthe opportunity to play the role of an attorney\, a disputant\, and an \nobserver during the exercises. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nThe use of mediation is burgeoning in the judicial and administrative\n fields as well as in the private sector. Adjudicators who can \neffectively settle disputes through the use of mediation will \nsignificantly reduce court management costs. \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/civil-mediation/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/civil-med-head.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTSTAMP:20261028T000041Z CREATED:20240805T154737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T000041Z UID:10000217-1792368000-1793318399@judges.org SUMMARY:Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611) DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\n“Special courts” are those courts with a limited jurisdiction – such as county courts\, misdemeanor courts\, domestic violence court\, or small claims court\, to name a few. Special courts are also courts serving a particular population\, such as tribal courts. During this course\, judges will receive a solid foundation in case flow management\, judicial writing\, communications skills\, evidence\, legal reasoning\, and more. The course will help judges gain confidence in knowing that they are properly following legal and procedural requirements in their role as judge. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for special court judges who have graduated from law school\, or more experienced judges without law degrees who have already completed the introductory two-week Special Court Jurisdiction course. In addition\, any judge of limited jurisdiction from urban or rural areas\, who serves full-time or part-time\, and has been recently elected or appointed to the bench should attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty is composed of experienced judges\, professors\, \nphysicians\, and consultants who have a mastery of teaching the skills \nneeded to effectively manage a special court docket\, and will provide \nvaluable best practices information regarding limited jurisdiction \nadjudication. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThe course is an introduction to every substantive and skill area a new judge will encounter on the bench\, with an emphasis on practical application. The faculty encourages you to interact\, and are available outside of the classroom for informal discussion of issues and problems. The class also meets in small discussion groups daily. Trained group facilitators will assist each group in working through problem solving exercises\, while examining new ideas and complex issues. These facilitators are experienced judges who are graduates of the course and are willing to guide discussion and mentor members of their group. Friendships and networking among these groups often extends years after the course. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nIncreasing caseloads\, public criticism\, community demands and legal \ncomplexities make the judge’s job more difficult than ever before. This \ninvestment in judicial education will be returned to the court and \ncommunity through the judge’s increased efficiency\, better \ndecision-making skills\, better understanding of the law\, and more \nconfidence on the 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-court-jurisdiction-advanced-js-611-2/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SPCTADVhead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTSTAMP:20261028T000041Z CREATED:20240802T205546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T000041Z UID:10000213-1792368000-1793318399@judges.org SUMMARY:General Jurisdiction (JS 610) - Fall DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?Designed for the newer judge\, the course introduces you to a variety of subjects and skills you will need and use in your judicial career. Both academic and experiential teaching techniques are used to provide you with the solid\, basic understanding of various topics\, from ruling on evidence to handling the self-represented litigant. In addition to the substantive law sessions\, you will learn about courtroom control\, ethical pitfalls and solutions\, effective communication techniques\, and decision making strategies. After your nine days at The National Judicial College\, you will have the tools and resources to face most courtroom situations with confidence. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?The course is designed for the newer general jurisdiction judge. Most participants find their attendance is most meaningful if they can attend six to twenty-four months after taking the bench. Experienced judges with or without law degrees who have completed the basic two-week Special Court Jurisdiction course are eligible to attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?The faculty is composed of experienced and knowledgeable judges\, law professors and experts from other disciplines who have considerable experience in teaching judges and in using the techniques appropriate for a professional education. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?The faculty use a variety of adult education methods including lecture\, question and answer\, debate\, hypotheticals\, problem-solving\, and panel discussions. There is a great deal of sharing of experience and practice\, which occurs particularly in the daily small-group discussions conducted by group facilitators who have previously attended the course. The atmosphere is intended to be relaxed with as much time as possible for completing exercises\, but the lectures are deliberately provocative in comparing methods\, ideas\, and procedures. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?Being an effective and efficient general jurisdiction judge requires a range of skills unique to the judicial position. This course will provide me with nine full days of intensive immersion in those basic\, necessary skills. Participants learn best practices in a variety of topics. In addition\, I will have the opportunity to utilize those techniques in various courtroom scenarios and practicums. Some of the topics covered include courtroom management\, evidence rulings\, defendant control\, and judicial handling of staff. \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. \n\n\n\nAttireBusiness casual: most participants wear jeans\, comfortable pants\, sneakers\, or tennis shoes. \n\n\n\nDinnersTwo class dinners will be scheduled. RSVP will be completed during the 1st day of class. URL:https://judges.org/event/general-jurisdiction-js-610-fall/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/feature_course-general-jurisdiction1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20261009T000031Z CREATED:20260807T210223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T000031Z UID:10000384-1791417600-1791590399@judges.org SUMMARY:Financial Statements in the Courtroom  DESCRIPTION:As the sponsor of this course\, the AICPA is providing the following for each participant: \n\n\n\n\nTuition fees\n\n\n\nTravel costs up to $400 (airfare or mileage\, parking\, taxi/Ubers\, ground transportation)\n\n\n\nLodging at the Silver Legacy in downtown Reno for two nights (Wednesday\, October 7 and Thursday October 8).  Must stay at Silver Legacy to receive lodging benefit.\n\n\n\nTwo breakfasts\, two lunches and all day coffee service.\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering online\, judges who have been approved to attend will receive a confirmation letter\, via email\, that contains additional information about logistics for the course. \n\n\n\nFor questions and additional information\, please contact Senior Judicial Education Manager Mary N. Burdick\, M.A. at burdick@judges.org or call 775-327-8230. URL:https://judges.org/event/financial-statements-in-the-courtroom-reno-2/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Tuition Based In-Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260930T000032Z CREATED:20251107T233133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T000032Z UID:10000331-1790553600-1790899199@judges.org SUMMARY:Guardianship and Probate Matters DESCRIPTION: URL:https://judges.org/event/guardianship-and-probate-matters/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Tuition Based In-Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260930T000033Z CREATED:20200513T055730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T000033Z UID:10000024-1790553600-1790899199@judges.org SUMMARY:Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop DESCRIPTION:u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWhy should I take this course?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernDesigned for judicial educators who want to improve their teaching skills\, this workshop emphasizes a “learning by doing” model. Using Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory\, you will identify your own learning style while recognizing the need to teach to your participants’ varied learning styles. The faculty will empower you to write effective learning objectives\, which are the foundation of your teaching. Learning objectives help you to avoid the classic error of providing too much information. You will facilitate learning activities to improve comprehension and retention\, avoiding the over-long\, dry lecture. Structuring a presentation is an art. This workshop gives you the tools to create dynamic and interactive courses. To avoid death by PowerPoint\, you will learn best practices in slide design. You will also learn the difference between teaching and reference materials.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eThe NJC’s faculty actively engages you throughout the workshop giving you the opportunity to present on at least two occasions\, once in a team and once alone. With that understanding\, you can improve upon your teaching effectiveness and ultimately ensure that your future learners achieve greater results.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWho should attend?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernThis course is designed for anyone who teaches in continuing judicial education courses.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eHow is this course taught?u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003ernThis course is highly interactive and includes hands-on practice with PowerPoint\, and provides opportunities for the participants to: take the Learning Style Inventory; draft learning objectives; create a group and solo presentation; write a presentation plan; and provide constructive feedback to their colleagues on effective teaching strategies.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernIf you are a leader\, educator\, or trainer in your court or agency\, this class is essential. The skills you will learn will help you educate others about any judicial education topics that interest you. After this course\, you should be able to communicate more effectively with greater confidence.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003eu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underline;u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eWhom should I contact for more information?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003ernFor more information\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or u003ca href=u0022mailto:registrar@judges.orgu0022u003eregistrar@judges.orgu003c/au003e. URL:https://judges.org/event/designing-and-presenting-a-faculty-development-workshop/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/feature_course_faculty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260915T000038Z CREATED:20210923T031520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000038Z UID:10000209-1789344000-1789603199@judges.org SUMMARY:Judicial Writing (JS 615) DESCRIPTION:Who should attend?Any judge\, judicial officer\, law clerk\, or court-affiliated staffperson who writes briefs\, opinions\, findings of fact\, conclusions of law\, jury instructions\, or correspondences can benefit from this course. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?This 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?The course combines lecture presentations and writing exercises. The lectures engage you in exercises of rewording sentences and paragraphs as well as critiquing opinions and other legal documents. The writing exercises culminate with one-on-one consultations between you and a faculty member. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?By improving your writing ability\, you will enhance both your productivity and efficiency. You will also be able to share many of the concepts and techniques learned through the course with your colleagues. \n\n\n\nWho should I contact for more information?Please contact our Registrar’s Office with any questions. URL:https://judges.org/event/judicial-writing-js-615/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Judicial-opinion-writing-course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTSTAMP:20260901T000035Z CREATED:20190516T124100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000035Z UID:10000326-1788134400-1788307199@judges.org SUMMARY:Advanced Civil Mediation DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThis highly interactive\, fast-paced\, skills-oriented program will provide experienced professionals with new tools to further enhance their mediator skills. Using practical exercises\, demonstrations\, simulations\, and lecture\, course faculty share strategies to overcome resistance to the mediation process\, deal with difficult personalities\, utilize advanced negotiation tactics and communication techniques\, prevent and break impasse\, and recognize ethical challenges such as the unauthorized practice of law and dual representation. Attendance is restricted to individuals who have successfully completed a 40-hour mediation training program. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nFaculty utilize sophisticated exercises\, interactive lecture\, and various life-based scenarios. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nMediation in the judicial\, administrative and private sectors\, is an effective means of dispute resolution. Adjudicators who can effectively settle disputes will significantly reduce court costs. In addition\, the communication and administrative techniques learned will enhance settlement and move cases along to more effectively and efficiently. \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/advanced-civil-mediation/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820 DTSTAMP:20260819T000037Z CREATED:20240802T203149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T000037Z UID:10000205-1786406400-1787183999@judges.org SUMMARY:Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612) DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThis course offers both state and federal administrative law adjudicators a solid foundation in administrative law adjudication. This course will address the problems associated with all types of administrative law cases involving both represented and unrepresented parties. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nAdjudicators with less than five years of experience\, who are new to \nthe administrative law bench\, who are looking for a refresher\, or those \nwith a fundamental foundation in administrative law adjudication should \nattend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty for this course include experienced state and federal \nadministrative law judges from different agencies and parts of the \ncountry. Additional faculty includes an appellate judge\, a law \nprofessor\, and communications and writing experts. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nClassroom presentations\, team teaching\, and small group discussions \nare the primary instructional methods. Other techniques include mock \nhearings and panel discussions. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nEnsuring that litigants receive a fair hearing is paramount. In doing\n so\, new administrative law adjudicators need the tools to render those \ndecisions in a fair\, impartial\, and efficient manner. This program \nprovides those tools and also provides a network of mentors to assist \nthe adjudicator long after the course is over. \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/administrative-law-fair-hearing-js-612-2/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/adminlawfairheader.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP:20260617T000007Z CREATED:20200223T110442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T000007Z UID:10000122-1781481600-1781827199@judges.org SUMMARY:Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649) DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThis advanced level\, four-day course includes in-depth discussions on the nature of the judicial process\, due process\, judicial ethics\, and understanding cultural diversity. Advanced techniques in decision making\, judicial writing\, judicial review\, access to justice and virtual hearings are also addressed. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis session is designed for administrative law judges and other \nagency adjudicators from federal\, state\, regional and local agencies who\n have more than three years’ experience. Those who have completed the \nbasic two-week Administrative Law: Fair Hearing course will benefit most from the course. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty for this course include administrative law judges\, a \nsupreme court justice\, and a law professor\, all of whom are intimately \nfamiliar with administrative proceedings. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThis course will be taught through faculty presentations\, student participation activities\, and small group discussions are the primary instructional methods. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nJudging is a lifelong process. Formal training with recent \ndevelopments in an advanced setting will serve to encourage judicial \nefficiency resulting in both fair and judicial effectiveness in handling\n your caseload. \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/administrative-law-advanced-js-649/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/adminlaw.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTSTAMP:20260423T120013Z CREATED:20250905T202830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T120013Z UID:10000317-1776038400-1776988799@judges.org SUMMARY:General Jurisdiction (JS 610) - Spring DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?Designed for the newer judge\, the course introduces you to a variety of subjects and skills you will need and use in your judicial career. Both academic and experiential teaching techniques are used to provide you with the solid\, basic understanding of various topics\, from ruling on evidence to handling the self-represented litigant. In addition to the substantive law sessions\, you will learn about courtroom control\, ethical pitfalls and solutions\, effective communication techniques\, and decision making strategies. After your nine days at The National Judicial College\, you will have the tools and resources to face most courtroom situations with confidence. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?The course is designed for the newer general jurisdiction judge. Most participants find their attendance is most meaningful if they can attend six to twenty-four months after taking the bench. Experienced judges with or without law degrees who have completed the basic two-week Special Court Jurisdiction course are eligible to attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?The faculty is composed of experienced and knowledgeable judges\, law professors and experts from other disciplines who have considerable experience in teaching judges and in using the techniques appropriate for a professional education. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?The faculty use a variety of adult education methods including lecture\, question and answer\, debate\, hypotheticals\, problem-solving\, and panel discussions. There is a great deal of sharing of experience and practice\, which occurs particularly in the daily small-group discussions conducted by group facilitators who have previously attended the course. The atmosphere is intended to be relaxed with as much time as possible for completing exercises\, but the lectures are deliberately provocative in comparing methods\, ideas\, and procedures. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?Being an effective and efficient general jurisdiction judge requires a range of skills unique to the judicial position. This course will provide me with nine full days of intensive immersion in those basic\, necessary skills. Participants learn best practices in a variety of topics. In addition\, I will have the opportunity to utilize those techniques in various courtroom scenarios and practicums. Some of the topics covered include courtroom management\, evidence rulings\, defendant control\, and judicial handling of staff. \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. \n\n\n\nAttireBusiness casual: most participants wear jeans\, comfortable pants\, sneakers\, or tennis shoes. \n\n\n\nDinnersTwo class dinners will be scheduled. RSVP will be completed during the 1st day of class. URL:https://judges.org/event/general-jurisdiction-js-610-spring/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Tuition Based In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/feature_course-general-jurisdiction1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108 DTSTAMP:20251106T044046Z CREATED:20230923T053557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T044046Z UID:10000148-1762128000-1762559999@judges.org SUMMARY:Civil Mediation DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThe 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?\n\n\n\nThis course is appropriate for any judge of any jurisdiction who will\n use mediation techniques to resolve disputes. Other court personnel who\n will serve as court mediators are also welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty are widely recognized mediators who are seasoned instructors. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThis course utilizes sophisticated role-playing exercises and \nextremely interactive presentations. The role-playing exercises to allow\n participants to sit as a mediator in varying situations. You will have \nthe opportunity to play the role of an attorney\, a disputant\, and an \nobserver during the exercises. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nThe use of mediation is burgeoning in the judicial and administrative\n fields as well as in the private sector. Adjudicators who can \neffectively settle disputes through the use of mediation will \nsignificantly reduce court management costs. \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/civil-mediation-5/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/civil-med-head.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251106 DTSTAMP:20251104T044005Z CREATED:20200223T092125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T044005Z UID:10000200-1762128000-1762387199@judges.org SUMMARY:The Evolving Jury Trial: Practical and Advanced Tools for Judicial Success DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course? \n\n\n\nThis program is designed for full-time\, sitting judges who preside over jury trials. You will be provided with the tools to take a proactive role in handling jury trials\, including jury orientation and management\, voir dire\, witness questioning\, jury instructions\, taking of the jury verdict\, and more. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nPriority will be given to full-time\, sitting judges who preside over jury trials currently. All levels of experience welcome. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThe course is a mix of classroom presentation\, interactive dialogue\, workshops\, and small-group discussions. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their particular trial problems for discussion with the faculty and with colleagues from other states. \n\n\n\nDoes this course qualify for credits in the Judicial Studies degree program?\n\n\n\nNo\, but this course does qualify for the Certificate in Judicial Development\, Dispute Resolution Skills\, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills\, and Special Court Trial Skills. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nThis course provides judges with a rare opportunity to share jury trial management techniques with faculty and colleagues from around the country. Ideas generated at this course will help them to adjudicate cases more efficiently and fairly. \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/advanced-trial-skills-for-judges-managing-the-jury-trial/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/courtroomevidenceheader.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20251030T043813Z CREATED:20240801T193413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T043813Z UID:10000190-1761523200-1761955199@judges.org SUMMARY:Judicial Academy DESCRIPTION:“This was an exceptional program that every lawyer – regardless of whether they aspire to ultimately become a judge or not – should take for their own personal growth and development. The best CLE program I have taken.” – 2024 Participant“I really cannot say enough about the Judicial Academy. Being amongst peers and faculty dedicated to each other’s success was special enough\, but the curriculum was above and beyond a typical CLE. Just an outstanding experience.” – 2024 Participant“The Judicial Academy is a true life-changing experience. Within the course\, you meet judges who become mentors and everyone you meet is committed to helping you get to your goal of being jurist. In one week\, I learned more than I have learned in several years watching judges from the bench as to what they do and what they should do. The best part of the program is that everyone here wants you to succeed. They go out of their way to bridge that gap of learning for many of us like me who do not have anyone in their families who are judges. People like me are the first and only attorneys in their families and need guidance to move to the next level. You meet other people in your cohort\, who become your cheerleaders and friends. There is really nothing better. I cannot wait to come back and take classes as a judge because they gave me the confidence to say that I know now that I will become one.” – 2024 Participant URL:https://judges.org/event/judicial-academy-a-course-for-aspiring-judges-2/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AdobeStock_166060004-e1588097192605.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTSTAMP:20250905T043604Z CREATED:20250722T204157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T043604Z UID:10000291-1756944000-1757116799@judges.org SUMMARY:Financial Statements in the Courtroom - Reno DESCRIPTION:As the sponsor of this course\, the AICPA is providing the following for each participant: \n\n\n\n\nTuition fees\n\n\n\nTravel costs up to $400 (airfare or mileage\, parking\, taxi/Ubers\, ground transportation)\n\n\n\nLodging at the Silver Legacy in downtown Reno for two nights (Wednesday\, September 3 and Thursday September 4).  Must stay at Silver Legacy to receive lodging benefit.\n\n\n\nTwo breakfasts\, two lunches and all day coffee service.\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering online\, judges who have been approved to attend will receive a confirmation letter\, via email\, that contains additional information about logistics for the course. \n\n\n\nFor questions and additional information\, please contact Senior Judicial Education Manager Mary N. Burdick\, M.A. at burdick@judges.org or call 775-327-8230. \n\n\n\nCalifornia judges should attend the San Francisco course. URL:https://judges.org/event/financial-statements-in-the-courtroom-reno/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829 DTSTAMP:20250828T043643Z CREATED:20200225T080359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T043643Z UID:10000206-1756080000-1756425599@judges.org SUMMARY:Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nDesigned for judicial educators who want to improve their teaching \nskills\, this workshop emphasizes a “learning by doing” model. Using \nKolb’s Learning Style Inventory\, you will identify your own learning \nstyle while recognizing the need to teach to your participants’ varied \nlearning styles. The faculty will empower you to write effective \nlearning objectives\, which are the foundation of your teaching. Learning\n objectives help you to avoid the classic error of providing too much \ninformation. You will facilitate learning activities to improve \ncomprehension and retention\, avoiding the over-long\, dry lecture. \nStructuring a presentation is an art. This workshop gives you the tools \nto create dynamic and interactive courses. To avoid death by PowerPoint\,\n you will learn best practices in slide design. You will also learn the \ndifference between teaching and reference materials. \n\n\n\nThe NJC’s faculty actively engages you throughout the workshop giving you the opportunity to present on at least two occasions\, once in a team and once alone. With that understanding\, you can improve upon your teaching effectiveness and ultimately ensure that your future learners achieve greater results. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for anyone who teaches in continuing judicial education courses. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThis course is highly interactive and includes hands-on practice with\n PowerPoint\, and provides opportunities for the participants to: take \nthe Learning Style Inventory; draft learning objectives; create a group \nand solo presentation; write a presentation plan; and provide \nconstructive feedback to their colleagues on effective teaching \nstrategies. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nIf you are a leader\, educator\, or trainer in your court or agency\, \nthis class is essential. The skills you will learn will help you educate\n others about any judicial education topics that interest you. After \nthis course\, you should be able to communicate more effectively with \ngreater confidence. \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/designing-and-presenting-a-faculty-development-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/feature_course_faculty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411 DTSTAMP:20250409T043600Z CREATED:20200224T075717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T043600Z UID:10000111-1743379200-1744329599@judges.org SUMMARY:General Jurisdiction (JS 610) - Spring DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?Designed for the newer judge\, the course introduces you to a variety of subjects and skills you will need and use in your judicial career. Both academic and experiential teaching techniques are used to provide you with the solid\, basic understanding of various topics\, from ruling on evidence to handling the self-represented litigant. In addition to the substantive law sessions\, you will learn about courtroom control\, ethical pitfalls and solutions\, effective communication techniques\, and decision making strategies. After your nine days at The National Judicial College\, you will have the tools and resources to face most courtroom situations with confidence. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?The course is designed for the newer general jurisdiction judge. Most participants find their attendance is most meaningful if they can attend six to twenty-four months after taking the bench. Experienced judges with or without law degrees who have completed the basic two-week Special Court Jurisdiction course are eligible to attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?The faculty is composed of experienced and knowledgeable judges\, law professors and experts from other disciplines who have considerable experience in teaching judges and in using the techniques appropriate for a professional education. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?The faculty use a variety of adult education methods including lecture\, question and answer\, debate\, hypotheticals\, problem-solving\, various media\, and panel discussions. There is a great deal of sharing of experience and practice\, which occurs particularly in the daily small-group discussions conducted by group facilitators who have previously attended the course. The atmosphere is intended to be relaxed with as much time as possible for completing exercises\, but the lectures are deliberately provocative in comparing methods\, ideas\, and procedures. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?Being an effective and efficient general jurisdiction judge requires a range of skills unique to the judicial position. This course will provide me with nine full days of intensive immersion in those basic\, necessary skills. Participants learn best practices in a variety of topics. In addition\, I will have the opportunity to utilize those techniques in various courtroom scenarios and practicums. Some of the topics covered include courtroom management\, evidence rulings\, defendant control\, and judicial handling of staff and the media. \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. \n\n\n\nAttireBusiness casual: most participants wear jeans\, comfortable pants\, sneakers\, or tennis shoes. \n\n\n\nDinnersTwo class dinners will be scheduled. RSVP will be completed during the 1st day of class. URL:https://judges.org/event/general-jurisdiction-js-610-3/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/feature_course-general-jurisdiction1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250227 DTSTAMP:20250226T044108Z CREATED:20250225T205022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T044108Z UID:10000252-1740355200-1740614399@judges.org SUMMARY:Responding to Violence in Tribal Communities Conference and Roundtable DESCRIPTION: URL:https://judges.org/event/responding-to-violence-in-tribal-communities-conference-and-roundtable/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Special Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116 DTSTAMP:20241114T043828Z CREATED:20200513T030507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T043828Z UID:10000131-1731283200-1731715199@judges.org SUMMARY:Civil Mediation DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThe 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?\n\n\n\nThis course is appropriate for any judge of any jurisdiction who will\n use mediation techniques to resolve disputes. Other court personnel who\n will serve as court mediators are also welcome to attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty are widely recognized mediators who are seasoned instructors. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThis course utilizes sophisticated role-playing exercises and \nextremely interactive presentations. The role-playing exercises to allow\n participants to sit as a mediator in varying situations. You will have \nthe opportunity to play the role of an attorney\, a disputant\, and an \nobserver during the exercises. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nThe use of mediation is burgeoning in the judicial and administrative\n fields as well as in the private sector. Adjudicators who can \neffectively settle disputes through the use of mediation will \nsignificantly reduce court management costs. \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/civil-mediation-4/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Tuition Based In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/civil-med-head.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241108 DTSTAMP:20241106T043911Z CREATED:20211007T020620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T043911Z UID:10000127-1730678400-1731023999@judges.org SUMMARY:The Traffic Case: A Course for Nonlawyer Judges DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nJudges are facing more and more complex traffic issues as the law and technology progress. This course is designed to provide an overview of current traffic laws and technological trends and their application to the judiciary. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis course has been specifically designed for traffic court judges\, \nmagistrates and hearing officers who handle motor-vehicle-related cases. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nJudges and others who are recognized as experts in the field of traffic-related issues. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThrough a number of adult education techniques including lecture\, question and answer\, and class problems. \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. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nJudges must have a good understanding of current \ntraffic laws and technological trends and their application to the \njudiciary to stay abreast of a rapidly changing field of law. Such \nissues will increase the effectiveness of judges’ rulings in this area \nand result in increased efficiency. URL:https://judges.org/event/the-traffic-case-a-course-for-nonlawyer-judges/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Traffic-head.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTSTAMP:20241024T043855Z CREATED:20200513T030232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T043855Z UID:10000028-1728864000-1729814399@judges.org SUMMARY:General Jurisdiction (JS 610) - Fall DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?Designed for the newer judge\, the course introduces you to a variety of subjects and skills you will need and use in your judicial career. Both academic and experiential teaching techniques are used to provide you with the solid\, basic understanding of various topics\, from ruling on evidence to handling the self-represented litigant. In addition to the substantive law sessions\, you will learn about courtroom control\, ethical pitfalls and solutions\, effective communication techniques\, and decision making strategies. After your nine days at The National Judicial College\, you will have the tools and resources to face most courtroom situations with confidence. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?The course is designed for the newer general jurisdiction judge. Most participants find their attendance is most meaningful if they can attend six to twenty-four months after taking the bench. Experienced judges with or without law degrees who have completed the basic two-week Special Court Jurisdiction course are eligible to attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?The faculty is composed of experienced and knowledgeable judges\, law professors and experts from other disciplines who have considerable experience in teaching judges and in using the techniques appropriate for a professional education. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?The faculty use a variety of adult education methods including lecture\, question and answer\, debate\, hypotheticals\, problem-solving\, and panel discussions. There is a great deal of sharing of experience and practice\, which occurs particularly in the daily small-group discussions conducted by group facilitators who have previously attended the course. The atmosphere is intended to be relaxed with as much time as possible for completing exercises\, but the lectures are deliberately provocative in comparing methods\, ideas\, and procedures. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?Being an effective and efficient general jurisdiction judge requires a range of skills unique to the judicial position. This course will provide me with nine full days of intensive immersion in those basic\, necessary skills. Participants learn best practices in a variety of topics. In addition\, I will have the opportunity to utilize those techniques in various courtroom scenarios and practicums. Some of the topics covered include courtroom management\, evidence rulings\, defendant control\, and judicial handling of staff. \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. \n\n\n\nAttireBusiness casual: most participants wear jeans\, comfortable pants\, sneakers\, or tennis shoes. \n\n\n\nDinnersTwo class dinners will be scheduled. RSVP will be completed during the 1st day of class. URL:https://judges.org/event/general-jurisdiction-js-610/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/feature_course-general-jurisdiction1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTSTAMP:20241023T043809Z CREATED:20200223T111633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T043809Z UID:10000042-1728864000-1729814399@judges.org SUMMARY:Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611) DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\n“Special courts” are those courts with a limited jurisdiction – such as traffic court\, misdemeanor courts\, domestic violence court\, or small claims court\, to name a few. Special courts are also courts serving a particular population\, such as tribal courts. During this course\, judges will receive a solid foundation in caseflow management\, judicial writing\, communications skills\, evidence\, legal reasoning\, and more. The course will help judges gain confidence in knowing that they are properly following legal and procedural requirements in their role as judge. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for special court judges who have graduated from law school\, or more experienced judges without law degrees who have already completed the introductory two-week Special Court Jurisdiction course. In addition\, any judge of limited jurisdiction from urban or rural areas\, who serves full-time or part-time\, and has been recently elected or appointed to the bench should attend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty is composed of experienced judges\, professors\, \nphysicians\, and consultants who have a mastery of teaching the skills \nneeded to effectively manage a special court docket\, and will provide \nvaluable best practices information regarding limited jurisdiction \nadjudication. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThe course is an introduction to every substantive and skill area a new judge will encounter on the bench\, with an emphasis on practical application. The faculty encourages you to interact\, and are available outside of the classroom for informal discussion of issues and problems. The class also meets in small discussion groups daily. Trained group facilitators will assist each group in working through problem solving exercises\, while examining new ideas and complex issues. These facilitators are experienced judges who are graduates of the course and are willing to guide discussion and mentor members of their group. Friendships and networking among these groups often extends years after the course. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nIncreasing caseloads\, public criticism\, community demands and legal \ncomplexities make the judge’s job more difficult than ever before. This \ninvestment in judicial education will be returned to the court and \ncommunity through the judge’s increased efficiency\, better \ndecision-making skills\, better understanding of the law\, and more \nconfidence on the 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-court-jurisdiction-advanced-js-611/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SPCTADVhead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241019 DTSTAMP:20241017T043823Z CREATED:20200225T132043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T043823Z UID:10000030-1728864000-1729295999@judges.org SUMMARY:Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges DESCRIPTION:The NJC is presenting this 4.5-day program to 40 selected participants who want to be trial judges. The NJC will endeavor to select a diverse participant class (age\, race\, color\, religion\, gender\, gender identity\, sexual orientation\, and national or ethnic origin.) to help in the national effort to ensure a diverse judiciary. \n\n\n\nIntended Outcomes \n\n\n\nThe program will answer the following questions for judicial candidates: \n\n\n\n\nHow should the candidates prepare themselves and their families for the journey to becoming judges?\n\n\n\nWhat substantive content knowledge do candidates need to master?\n\n\n\nHow should candidates conduct themselves on social media and in public?\n\n\n\nWhat judicial ethical rules are candidates bound by?\n\n\n\nHow will those ethics rules impact their behavior and the behavior of their families?\n\n\n\n\nCourse Structure \n\n\n\nThe Academy will emphasize a “learn by doing” dynamic featuring \njudges\, judicial selection professionals\, and other experts who will \nhelp the participating lawyers discover ways to seek judicial positions \nand to build strong foundations for serving in the role. The Academy \nwill also feature a panel of supreme court justices speaking about their\n experiences. \n\n\n\nParticipant Qualifications and Future Expectations \n\n\n\nJudicial candidates should have the essential qualities to be good \njudges: integrity; knowledge of the law; intelligence; knowledge of \nimplicit biases; the ability to apply the law fairly; the capacity to \nmake timely decisions; the courage to make difficult decisions; \ncompassion; humility; patience; and the personal skills to preside over a\n courtroom with appropriate demeanor and courtesy to all participants. \nJudges must be non-political arbiters of the law. Society expects them \nto be impartial and\, perhaps just as importantly\, appear to be \nimpartial. \n\n\n\nSociety also expects judges to serve as leaders in their communities.\n The Model Code of Judicial Conduct encourages judges to educate the \npublic about the administration of justice\, ways to improve it\, and \nabout the legal system in general. \n\n\n\nPreparation for the Role \n\n\n\nDuring the program\, expert faculty and participating attorneys will engage in discussions about their own judicial philosophies after examining legal and judicial history\, theory and philosophy. Participants will learn about the types of pressures judges’ face that differ from their current roles and how those pressures can impact their families. They will receive a behind-the-scenes look at what judges do that most trial lawyers are not aware of. They will also discover resources in all areas of the law that will help them to master their work. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn about when they can and cannot engage on social media and whether they should. They will be able to define how to manage difficult persons in their courtrooms. They will engage with the faculty about managing public pressure and making decisions in sometimes difficult situations. They will gain an understanding of how implicit biases can impact their decision-making and recognize that all human beings have biases that require confrontation. The faculty will address how the role of the judge differs from advocacy and effective methods for transitioning. Some court cases are emotionally difficult. The participants will learn strategies for keeping themselves emotionally healthy. During the Chief Justices’ Panel\, they will be able to engage with current and former chief justices to learn from leaders in the judiciary. They will examine the ethical rules that judges are bound by\, and recognize how the judicial role will change their lives. They will learn from a security expert about methods for keeping themselves and their families safe. Finally\, they will assess their own decision-making styles and interpret how their styles differ from their fellow participants. \n\n\n\nIntended Outcomes \n\n\n\nAfter participating in the 4.5-day intensive academy\, judicial candidates will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nOutline ways to prepare for\, and participate in\, judicial selection \nprocesses effectively (for states in which judges are appointed);\n\n\n\nOutline ways to run an effective election campaign (for election states);\n\n\n\nDefine “dark money” and assess how candidates can avoid this and other ethical traps in judicial elections;\n\n\n\nSummarize what judges can expect regarding judicial compensation (both salary and benefits);\n\n\n\nDescribe the political landscape for trial court judges in the United States;\n\n\n\nIdentify judicial selection trends across the country;\n\n\n\nDefine how they should conduct themselves on social media and in public as they prepare to enter the judiciary;\n\n\n\nDifferentiate between the perceptions of the judicial role and reality;\n\n\n\nDescribe the responsibilities of judges (e.g.\, interpreting the law\,\n assessing the evidence presented\, controlling hearings and trials\, \ndeciding impartially\, mediating and settling disputes\, leading court \nimprovement projects\, sentencing criminal defendants\, terminating \nparental rights\, using good temperament);\n\n\n\nIdentify the emotional issues that judges confront (e.g.\, sentencing\n defendants; terminating parental rights; deciding difficult cases; \nbeing in the public eye during controversial cases; security concerns);\n\n\n\nSummarize the impact of the judicial role on their personal and professional lives;\n\n\n\nOutline the benefits and drawbacks of taking the bench;\n\n\n\nDefine their roles in court administration and court committees;\n\n\n\nIdentify the ethical rules that judges are bound by;\n\n\n\nApply judicial ethics rules to their circumstances (e.g.\, \nrestrictions on investments\, fundraising\, exclusive memberships\, \nprofessional associations\, friendships\, bar association activity\, family\n members\, gifts\, writing recommendation letters\, running a campaign\, \nseeking appointment);\n\n\n\nManage difficult people\, including judicial peers\, lawyers\, self-represented litigants\, jurors\, court staff;\n\n\n\nManage public pressure to decide in certain ways;\n\n\n\nSummarize the importance of judicial security and methods for keeping safe in courthouses and in their homes; and\n\n\n\nServe as trial judges with confidence. URL:https://judges.org/event/judicial-academy-a-course-for-aspiring-judges/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AdobeStock_166060004-e1588097192605.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240907 DTSTAMP:20240906T043629Z CREATED:20230114T003813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T043629Z UID:10000157-1725494400-1725667199@judges.org SUMMARY:Financial Statements in the Courtroom - September DESCRIPTION:As the sponsor of this course\, the AICPA is providing the following for each participant: \n\n\n\n\nTuition fees\n\n\n\nTravel costs up to $400 (airfare or mileage\, parking\, taxi/Ubers\, ground transportation)\n\n\n\nLodging at the Silver Legacy in downtown Reno for two nights (Wednesday\, September 4 and Thursday September 5).  Must stay at Silver Legacy to receive lodging benefit.\n\n\n\nTwo breakfasts\, two lunches and all day coffee service.\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering online\, judges who have been approved to attend will receive a confirmation letter\, via email\, that contains additional information about logistics for the course. \n\n\n\nFor questions and additional information\, please contact Senior Judicial Education Manager Mary N. Burdick\, M.A. at burdick@judges.org or call 775-327-8230. URL:https://judges.org/event/financial-statements-in-the-courtroom-april/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240822 DTSTAMP:20240820T044010Z CREATED:20200513T051224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T044010Z UID:10000025-1723507200-1724284799@judges.org SUMMARY:Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612) DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nThis course offers both state and federal administrative law adjudicators a solid foundation in administrative law adjudication. This course will address the problems associated with all types of administrative law cases involving both represented and unrepresented parties. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nAdjudicators with less than five years of experience\, who are new to \nthe administrative law bench\, who are looking for a refresher\, or those \nwith a fundamental foundation in administrative law adjudication should \nattend. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty for this course include experienced state and federal \nadministrative law judges from different agencies and parts of the \ncountry. Additional faculty includes an appellate judge\, a law \nprofessor\, and communications and writing experts. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nClassroom presentations\, team teaching\, and small group discussions \nare the primary instructional methods. Other techniques include mock \nhearings and panel discussions. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nEnsuring that litigants receive a fair hearing is paramount. In doing\n so\, new administrative law adjudicators need the tools to render those \ndecisions in a fair\, impartial\, and efficient manner. This program \nprovides those tools and also provides a network of mentors to assist \nthe adjudicator long after the course is over. \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/administrative-law-fair-hearing-js-612/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/adminlawfairheader.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511 DTSTAMP:20240510T044349Z CREATED:20240318T173434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T044349Z UID:10000153-1715040000-1715385599@judges.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Leadership Program & CDL Public Awareness Campaign DESCRIPTION: URL:https://judges.org/event/human-trafficking-leadership-program-cdl-public-awareness-campaign/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240412 DTSTAMP:20240411T043952Z CREATED:20231128T223126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T043952Z UID:10000118-1712534400-1712879999@judges.org SUMMARY:Advanced Judicial Writing (JS 626) DESCRIPTION:Pre-Course writing assignment for Advanced Judicial Writing: \n\n\n\nJudges enrolled in the course will study style and argumentation each morning\, then work intensively on individual writing projects each afternoon. One of the pre-course assignments is to submit two judicial decisions to be analyzed during the morning sessions. Please limit these two judicial decisions to be 10 pages or less. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the two judicial decisions\, we also invite you to define the writing project you would like to pursue each afternoon. You may want to work on a major decision or series of decisions\, a law review article or article for an academic journal\, a court related project already underway\, or another project important to you. You will receive additional information from the course administrator requesting this information under separate cover following confirmation of your enrollment in the course. URL:https://judges.org/event/advanced-judicial-writing/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019 DTSTAMP:20230828T165859Z CREATED:20230627T215724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T165859Z UID:10000106-1697587200-1697673599@judges.org SUMMARY:NJC 60th Anniversary Event - Reno- 60 Years of Making the World a More Just Place DESCRIPTION:Join the NJC on October 18 for a celebration of the College’s 60th anniversary. \nThe theme for the night will be JUSTICE FOR ALL … 60 Years of Making the World a More Just Place. The program will feature a discussion among special guests who will be honored for Making the World a More Just Place. \nin conjunction with our course:\nGeneral Jurisdiction (JS 610)\nOctober 9 – 19\, 2023 URL:https://judges.org/event/njc-60th-reno/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/drone-photo-1-building.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721 DTSTAMP:20230720T043743Z CREATED:20200225T113708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T043743Z UID:10000033-1689552000-1689897599@judges.org SUMMARY:Designing and Presenting Effective CDL Courses: A Faculty Development Workshop DESCRIPTION:Why should I take this course?\n\n\n\nDesigned for judicial educators who want to improve their teaching skills\, this workshop emphasizes a “learning by doing” model. Using Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory\, you will identify your own learning style while recognizing the need to teach to your participants’ varied learning styles. The faculty will empower you to write effective learning objectives\, which are the foundation of your teaching. Learning objectives help you to avoid the classic error of providing too much information. You will facilitate learning activities to improve comprehension and retention\, avoiding the over-long\, dry lecture. Structuring a presentation is an art. This workshop gives you the tools to create dynamic and interactive courses. To avoid death by PowerPoint\, you will learn best practices in slide design. You will also learn the difference between teaching and reference materials. \n\n\n\nThe NJC’s faculty actively engages you throughout the workshop giving you the opportunity to present on at least two occasions\, once in a team and once alone. With that understanding\, you can improve upon your teaching effectiveness and ultimately ensure that your future learners achieve greater results. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for anyone who teaches in continuing judicial education courses. \n\n\n\nWho are the members of the faculty?\n\n\n\nThe faculty includes Joseph Sawyer\, director of the NJC’s faculty development courses; William Brunson\, the NJC’s director of special projects; Kelly Tait\, University of Nevada\, Reno instructor and communications expert. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nThis course is highly interactive and includes hands-on practice with PowerPoint\, and provides opportunities for the participants to: take the Learning Style Inventory; draft learning objectives; create a group and solo presentation; write a presentation plan; and provide constructive feedback to their colleagues on effective teaching strategies. \n\n\n\nWhat should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?\n\n\n\nIf you are a leader\, educator\, or trainer in your court or agency\, this class is essential. The skills you will learn will help you educate others about any judicial education topics that interest you. After this course\, you should be able to communicate more effectively with greater confidence. \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/designing-and-presenting-effective-cdl-courses-a-faculty-development-workshop/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/feature_course_faculty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230616 DTSTAMP:20230614T043638Z CREATED:20221006T042118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T043638Z UID:10000016-1686528000-1686873599@judges.org SUMMARY:Writing for Tribal Judges DESCRIPTION: URL:https://judges.org/event/writing-for-tribal-judges/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR