BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The National Judicial College - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The National Judicial College 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: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:20270412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270423 DTSTAMP:20261115T000039Z CREATED:20260817T212820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000039Z UID:10000406-1807488000-1808438399@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-2/ 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:20270607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270618 DTSTAMP:20261115T000041Z CREATED:20200513T051100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000041Z UID:10000026-1812326400-1813276799@judges.org SUMMARY:Special Court Jurisdiction 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\nFull-time or part-time judges from urban or rural courts of special jurisdiction\, 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 judges\, professors\, physicians\, and consultants who have a mastery of teaching the skills needed to effectively manage a special court docket\, and will provide valuable best practices information regarding limited jurisdiction adjudication. \n\n\n\nHow is this course taught?\n\n\n\nClassroom presentations are balanced with problem solving sessions\, case studies\, small group discussions and independent research projects. The faculty encourages you to interact during class and make themselves available outside of the classroom for informal discussion of issues and problems. Some sessions will be taught jointly with Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced and group facilitators\, who are graduates of the course\, serve as discussion leaders and mentor in small group. \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/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Tuition Based In-Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270618 DTSTAMP:20261115T000039Z CREATED:20260817T224844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000039Z UID:10000411-1812326400-1813276799@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-611-3/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Tuition Based In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SPCTADVhead.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270723 DTSTAMP:20261115T000015Z CREATED:20260827T004839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000015Z UID:10000426-1815955200-1816300799@judges.org SUMMARY:Judicial Security: Personal\, Courthouse\, Courtroom DESCRIPTION: URL:https://judges.org/event/judicial-security-personal-courthouse-courtroom/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Tuition Based In-Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270813 DTSTAMP:20261115T000024Z CREATED:20260826T234928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000024Z UID:10000421-1817769600-1818115199@judges.org SUMMARY:Lessons from Injustice: Indian Boarding Schools DESCRIPTION: URL:https://judges.org/event/lessons-from-injustice-indian-boarding-schools/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Tuition Based In-Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270918 DTSTAMP:20261115T000039Z CREATED:20260817T224429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000039Z UID:10000410-1820880000-1821225599@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-615-2/ LOCATION:Reno\, NV CATEGORIES:Tuition Based In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://judges.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Judicial-opinion-writing-course.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271029 DTSTAMP:20261115T000039Z CREATED:20260817T213053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000039Z UID:10000407-1823817600-1824767999@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-2/ 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:20271101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271106 DTSTAMP:20261115T000040Z CREATED:20260817T201518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261115T000040Z UID:10000395-1825027200-1825459199@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-6/ 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 END:VCALENDAR