NJC 2017 Course Catalog

2017 Courses A D M I N I S T R AT I V E L AW A P P E L L AT E GENERAL JURISDICTION M I L I TA RY S P E C I A L CO U R T TRAFFIC TRIBAL

The NJC

Experience.

NJC Hits the Road with Courses Across the Country

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he National Judicial College will offer an all-time record of 18 courses across the country in 2017. This is a significant increase from the number of off-site courses offered in previous years, highlighting our commitment to providing affordable and accessible judicial education. With this increase, we hope to extend our reach and educate as many judges as possible.

Courses in 2017 will be offered in 16 locations, including Sedona, Miami, Napa, Chicago, Nashville and Seattle.

Although we have state-of-the-art-classrooms and a beautiful location here in Reno, we believe that it is important to make sure that all judges have the ability to attend quality judicial education programs. We understand it may not always be easy to travel to Reno to attend courses at the College. Locations for off-site courses are planned carefully, with ease of travel and geographic diversity in mind.

Many NJC alumni have been to Reno four or more times to take courses. By offering off-site courses, we provide opportunities for judges to explore America’s cultural destinations while improving their skills and gaining valuable knowledge. Another benefit of off-site courses is the strong camaraderie that judges develop with each other.

Some off-site courses connect the curriculum with the location or historical events. For example, judges who attend When Justice Fails: Threats to the Independence of the Judiciary have the opportunity to enhance their learning with a guided tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. Opportunities like these allow judges to have meaningful discussion about the course’s content and how it ties into current issues affecting judges.

The NJC has been hosting off-site courses nationally and around the world for nearly 30 years. We first hit the road in July 1986 when the College hosted a course titled Advanced Seminar on Anglo American Jurisprudence in Oxford, England. Since then, more than 300 courses have been hosted by the NJC in 48 states and 12 countries.

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2017 Courses Contents

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About The NJC

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Which Courses Are Right for Me?

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General Information

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Financial Assistance

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Master and Ph.D. of Judicial Studies

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Professional Certificate of Judicial Developmement

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At a Glance

“The NJC provides opportunities to enhance skills, broaden horizons and think more creatively, and also to find encouragement and support from others similarly situated.”

— Hon. Bruce E. Moore Kansas Department of Labor

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About the NJC The National Judicial College began in 1961 when the American Bar Association joined with the American Judicature Society and the Institute of Judicial Administration to organize the Joint Committee for the Effective Administration of Justice.

Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark served as chair, and among the committee’s recommendations was a provision urging the creation of continuing judicial education. In 1963, with operating dollars provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The National Judicial College presented its first class with The NJC Experience at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In 1964, with additional funding from the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation and with help from Judge Thomas Craven, The NJC Experience was brought to its permanent home on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

The NJC became a 501(c)(3) Nevada nonprofit organization in 1977 and remains an affiliate of the American Bar Association.

The College is governed by a board of trustees.

Today, the NJC continues to work with the judiciary to improve productivity, challenge current perceptions of justice, and inspire judges to achieve judicial excellence. By offering an average of 90 programs annually with more than 4,000 judges attending from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and more than 150 countries, the NJC furthers its mission of education – innovation – advancing justice.

Additionally, the NJC continues to expand its offerings allowing judges to experience the NJC from their chambers through the various online educational opportunities.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark

“The speakers were all highly informed on the subjects each presented. The ability to hear different ways of handling issues from judges in other areas of the country exposed me to new ideas I may not have considered.

Overall an excellent experience!”

— Hon. Philip T. Raymond

Georgia Superior Court

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Drugs in America Today: What Every Judge Needs to Know

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Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground

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Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community

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Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges

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Handling Capital Cases

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Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively

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Judging in the Digital Age: Conquering Discovery and Admission of ESI

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Leadership for Judges

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Managing Cases Involving Commercial Drivers Licenses

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Mindfulness for Judges

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2017 Courses General Information Find full information at www.judges.org/courses/faq.

Continuing Legal or Judicial Education (CLE/CJE) Credits

Course Cancellation Policy The NJC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any listed course. In the event that a course must be cancelled or rescheduled, the NJC will provide at least 60 days’ notice. If we cancel a course, you may request a refund of any fees or tuition paid. The NJC is not responsible for any travel or lodging costs incurred in the event of a course cancellation.

Participant Cancellation Policy You may request a full refund of fees and tuition paid if your cancellation notice is received 30 days prior to the start date of the course. Cancellations made within the 30-day period and “no shows” will be assessed a $100 cancellation fee.

Enrollment/Fee Payment The NJC reserves the right to limit the enrollment in any scheduled course. Enrollment is subject to receipt of an online registration for each participant. Tuition and conference fee must be paid in full or certified for payment prior to the first course session. The NJC accepts personal checks, traveler’s checks, cash, credit cards (Discover, MasterCard, Visa and American Express) or a signed purchase order from the responsible agency or court.

Tuition Tuition includes all course materials.

Conference Fee The mandatory conference fee provides for program costs of daily breakfasts, lunches, breaks, and special events.

Group Rates Discounted group rates may be available for some NJC courses held in Reno. Please call the Business Office at (800) 255-8343 or (775) 784-6747 for more information.

CLE/CJE credits are provided to participants via a uniform certificate of attendance form upon completion of applicable NJC courses. Individuals are responsible for filing this form with their states’ Continuing Legal or Judicial Education board/bar/commission. Although NJC courses are nationally recognized by CLE/CJE boards/bars/commissions, participants are asked to please follow their states’ specific filing rules to have their CLE/CJE credits approved. If further clarification is needed, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or (775) 784-6747.

Copyright of Materials All materials produced for courses are copyrighted by the College or reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. It is a violation of federal law to reproduce copyrighted materials without permission of the copyright holder.

Attendance The National Judicial College has a responsibility to the funding agencies that sponsor your attendance. The NJC must ensure that the tax dollars spent on continuing education are utilized for maximum benefit. It is, therefore, the policy and practice of the NJC to award a Certificate of Completion only to a participant who completes all educational sessions.

Participants who are unable to attend a course session(s) due to an emergency situation must contact the program attorney for the course immediately.

If any portion of the course is missed, a participant may have to submit a written project determined in consultation with the program attorney for the course. Failure to receive written permission or completion of the written project may result in the denial of the Certificate of Completion and notification to the funding agency or revocation of financial assistance.

Persons with Disabilities The NJC makes every effort to ensure that courses and programs are held at facilities that are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. If you plan to attend a course and will need special facilities, assistance, or accommodations relating to a disability, please note your requirement in the “Your Visit” section of our online registration site.

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2017 Courses

Each course is color coded by judge type to help you find the perfect fit for your educational needs. Courses that qualify for our Professional Certificate of Judicial Development Program (see page 25) contain italicized text with more information at the end of each course description. Courses that qualify for the Master and Ph.D. of Judicial Studies Program (see page 20) contain “JS” or “JM” and a course number after the course title.

KEY: Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal

In-Person Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649) July 24–27 Chicago, Illinois | Admin Law |

This advanced-level, four-day course for experienced administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers gives an in-depth look at federal and state administrative law, including evidentiary trends in administrative proceedings, due process, ethics, and court procedures unique to administrative law, including the implications inherent in conducting telephone hearings. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of recent decisions.

Tuition $1,395 | Conference Fee $499 | QCode S-ALA This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, and Dispute Resolution Skills disciplines.

Advanced Bench Skills: Procedural Fairness February 2–3 Miami, Florida | Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Designed for the judge already familiar with the basic concepts of procedural fairness, this advanced two-day course takes you beyond the basics into the world of concepts and practices. After this course, you will be able to address the myriad instances in which your justice and procedural fairness changes the participant’s response, ensuring greater compliance and respect for the court.

Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612) August 14–24 Reno, Nevada | Admin Law |

This intensive two-week course provides newer state and federal administrative law adjudicators with a solid foundation in the tools and techniques to create and maintain a “fair hearing,” complete the record, and provide a clear order. Separate tracks are offered which recognize the differences between the conduct of lowvolume and high-volume proceedings.

After attending this course, you will be able to: identify barriers to effective courtroom communication and develop strategies for improving listening efficiency and personal communication; identify the attributes of an effective administrative hearing official to promote increased confidence in managing an administrative hearing and render accurate decisions based on the evidence presented and applicable law; utilize sound pre-hearing practice and case and stress management techniques; summarize the standards for admissibility of evidence in an administrative proceeding; effectively manage documentary evidence, admitting and managing exhibits; incorporate alternative dispute resolution techniques where appropriate; evaluate witness and expert credibility; rule on objections raised in administrative proceedings correctly and confidently; write decisions that will withstand judicial review; and recognize the areas of ethical concern which apply to administrative law adjudicators.

Tuition $1,699 | Conference Fee $569 | QCode S-AFH17 This course qualifies for 4 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course

Tuition $669 | Conference Fee $229 | QCode S-BSA

and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills and

Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills,

Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program

Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and, Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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QCode

Each course in this catalog lists a unique code you can use for direct access at register.judges.org

2017 Courses Advanced Evidence (JS 617) July 10–13

Reno, Nevada

Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants April 3–6

October 30–November 2

Reno, Nevada

Charleston, South Carolina

September 25–28

| Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Bar Harbor, Maine

This course is a must for judges who want to improve their evidentiary rulings. The expert faculty will review recent cases that affect evidentiary rulings, address problematic areas under the Federal Rules of Evidence, and explore the impact of these on evidentiary issues in state courts. After attending this course, you will be able to rule on evidentiary issues with greater accuracy and confidence.

| Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Reno | Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 QCode S-EVA17 Charleston | Tuition $1,395 | Conference Fee $399 QCode S-EVA27 This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing

The myriad case types involving self-represented litigants (SRLs) can be challenging. After attending this course, you will be able to move a self-represented party civil docket expeditiously, use settlement techniques in cases involving SRLs, summarize the limits on assisting self-represented parties, apply innovative methods and strategies to ensure that SRLs have proper access to the justice system, identify when an indigent SRL may be entitled to court-appointed counsel, and describe best practices for managing these sometimes difficult cases, including cases requiring an interpreter.

Reno | Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 QCode S-HPSL17

the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National

Bar Harbor | Tuition $1,395 | Conference Fee $399

Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development Administrative Law

QCode S-HPSL27

Adjudication Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and the Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial

Behind the Wheel: Today’s Traffic Offender October 23–26 Reno, Nevada || Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Traffic cases are arising in today’s courts at an increasing, regular frequency. The issues involved in these cases are numerous and complex, ranging from red-light infractions and speeding, to driving under the influence. Attending this course is a must for all traffic judges to keep up-todate with current traffic issues while also learning how to manage and sentence today’s traffic offenders.

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 | QCode S-TTO This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Civil Mediation May 8–12 October 2–6 Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Judges with mediation skills can have greater opportunities both on and off the bench. This five-day, 40-hour certified course is hands-on, interactive, fast-paced and practical.

Upon completion, you will receive a certificate honored by most states with mediator credential requirements.

Tuition $1,289 | Conference Fee $359 QCode S-CMD17 | S-CMD27 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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2017 Courses Conducting the Trial (JS 632) June 5–8

Decision Making (JS 618) August 7–10

Seattle, Washington

Big Sky, Montana

| Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

| Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Recharge your judicial batteries with a one-week refresher on taking a proactive role in handling both civil and criminal trials and settlement conferences. You will receive useful tools in appropriate and effective courtroom techniques,

This course familiarizes you with the factors that affect the judicial decision-making process and assists you in the analysis of your own thinking and style. Faculty address the psychology of decision making, how personality type may influence decision making, ethical considerations that may impact decision making, how appellate courts review decisions, and practical suggestions to aid in making decisions from the bench.

management of pretrial discovery and motions, and more.

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $399 | QCode S-CT17 This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $399 | QCode S-DM This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills,

Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders

General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and the Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

April 3–6 Reno, Nevada | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Dockets are full of cases with defendants who have substance addictions and suffer from mental health disorders. These defendants show up in family court, traffic court, veterans and drug courts, and on your civil and criminal dockets. The judge who adjudicates these cases needs to have a thorough understanding of the complex and intertwined issues of addiction and mental illness. The NJC offers this introductory course to address the need for general education on this topic.

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 | QCode S-COD This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Designing & Presenting Programs Effectively: A Faculty Development Workshop October 16–19 Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Are your educational programs interesting, thoughtprovoking, fun, and enriching? The vast majority of people teaching in professional education are never exposed to adult education principles and practices. This workshop will help you create educational programs that will keep your students’ attention.

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 | QCode S-DPW17

“These topics would not be offered at home, so I am so pleased the NJC was able to offer them. (These are) very helpful topics for any judge who writes opinions.”

— Hon. Cindy Emkes

Johnson County, Indiana

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2017 Courses Drugs in America Today: What Every Judge Needs to Know

Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624)

May 17–19

Napa, California

Atlanta, Georgia

April 24–27 | Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

| Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

With opiate addiction at epidemic levels in both urban and rural America, the NJC has crafted a new course that focuses on the neurology of addiction with an emphasis on heroin and painkillers. This course will provide an in-depth analysis of the science behind addiction and will offer practical solutions for the judge to manage all case types affected by drug use.

Do you need a fresh look at your role on the bench? From civility to contempt, this course will help you develop the skills you need to oversee your courtroom effectively. After taking this course, you will be able to demonstrate effective communication behaviors on the bench, more effectively make and protect the record, deal with difficult people in the courtroom, apply contempt powers from the bench with confidence and restraint, and more.

Tuition $999 | Conference Fee $339 | QCode S-DT17

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $499 | QCode S-EBS17

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills,

Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University

Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial

of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing

Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills

Effective Caseflow Management (JS 627 / JM690)

and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Austin, Texas

Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community

| Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

October 23–26

December 4–7

“Justice delayed is justice denied” (Gladstone). Effective, efficient caseflow promotes justice and upholds the very purpose of our courts. This class is designed to take judges or court administrators through a rigorous examination of the components of effective caseflow management.

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $499 | QCode S-ECM This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. This course also qualifies for 2 “S/U” or graded credits in the Justice Management Program

Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

During this course, you will examine real cases and use hypothetical scenarios to distinguish between proper and improper personal conduct in your courtroom and community activities. After attending, you will be able to reduce bias to maintain the integrity of the court process and apply appropriate personal security measures when engaging with the public.

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 | QCode S-EFS17

at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for

Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills,

The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program

Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial

Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial

Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

“I clearly am of the opinion that the program will enhance my judicial decision making.”

— Hon. David B. Lewis

Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals

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2017 Courses Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633)

Handling Capital Cases (JS 623)

June 26–29

May 22–25

New Orleans, Louisiana

Nashville, Tennessee

| Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

| Appellate | General | Military |

This is a highly interactive course in which judges from different jurisdictions and backgrounds can openly and vigorously examine the rules of evidence that apply in their jurisdictions. Topics include: ethical issues, relevancy, lay and expert witnesses, impeachment, privileges, best evidence and demonstrative evidence, authentication, hearsay and its exceptions, electronic evidence, and judicial

Death is different. You feel it the moment you enter a courtroom when a capital case is beginning. Even if you have experience handling major criminal cases, if you are not experienced in hearing capital cases, you may find yourself lost in the seemingly endless array of motions, hearings, and appeals that are unique to capital cases.

The burden on the criminal process is heavy, and the usual rules often have limited use in capital cases. You will be able to summarize the trends in recent U.S. Supreme Court capital cases; ensure that a jury has been properly “death qualified” through voir dire; handle the penalty phase and sentencing efficiently after analyzing what constitutes aggravating and mitigating circumstances; ensure that responses to the media are appropriate and well conceived;

notice.

Tuition $1,395 | Conference Fee $499 | QCode S-ECS This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

and rule effectively on post-trial motions.

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $499 | QCode S-HCC This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

The Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search and Seizure (JS 645) June 19–22

Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development Appellate Judicial Skills and General Jurisdiction Trial Skills disciplines.

Santa Fe, New Mexico | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Impaired Driving Case Essentials

When is a search or seizure justified? Who has standing to challenge? When is a warrant needed? If the amendment is violated, does the exclusionary rule apply? This course answers these questions and others through the examination of U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Along with computers and digital evidence, the course examines consent searches, warrant execution issues, and searches without warrants, including exigent circumstances, community caretaking, inventory searches, automobile

May 8–11

searches, frisks, and searches incident to arrest.

Tuition $1,395 | Conference Fee $399 | QCode S-SSCP4

Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

This course provides you with an overview of sentencing practices and evidence-based options for impaired-driving traffic offenses, including those committed by younger drivers, older drivers, and hardcore DUI defendants. After this course, you will be able to analyze circumstances providing a legal basis for stops, searches, seizures, arrests, and the admissibility of testimonial or physical evidence.

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 | QCode S-DUI

Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills and Special Court Trial Skills disciplines.

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Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

2017 Courses Judging in the Digital Age: Conquering Discovery and Admission of Electronically Stored Information August 15–17 Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Electronically stored information (ESI) raises new evidentiary questions for the judge, in addition to presenting twists on existing evidence rules. In this 21/2-day course, you will review procedural rules and substantive law addressing the litigants’ obligations in handling ESI evidence; analyze issues regarding the discovery, proffer, and admission of such evidence; discuss ethical dilemmas for both lawyers and judges when confronted with ESI evidence; and address concerns emanating from the “dark web,” especially regarding personal privacy and security.

Tuition $799 | Conference Fee $219 | QCode S-ESI

Judicial Philosophy and American Law December 4–7 Austin, Texas | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

No Supreme Court decision is made in a vacuum of law and precedence. Each case comes to us crafted out of the philosophical world view of the men and women sitting on the court. That view is tempered by the social, political, and economic currents of the times. Spend four days with the faculty in Austin, TX, while you explore the philosophical underpinnings of many of the significant Supreme Court cases that have shaped our current legal environment.

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $499 | QCode S-JPAL This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Judicial Writing (JS 615) April 24–27 August 14–17 Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

NJC Financial Assistance The National Judicial College may be able to assist you with identifying funding to attend an NJC course.

Individuals, private foundations, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the State Justice Institute, and state bar Interest on Lawyer Trust Account funds provide financial assistance for judicial education and training for our nation’s judiciary. Individual states may also have sources of funding available.

This course is a concentrated study of basic English composition rules as applied to judicial writing. After attending this course, you will be able to identify the audience and styles of judicial writing; use techniques for writing clearly, precisely, and unambiguously; diagnose and revise difficult and unclear writing, including findings of facts and conclusions of law; and define the relationship between writing and decision making. Court-connected personnel who write opinions for the court are also welcome to attend.

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 QCode S-JWB17 | S-JWB27 This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

To learn more about how you can apply for financial assistance, register for a course on the NJC’s online registration system at register.judges.org, email njc-scholarships@judges.org, or call (800) 25-JUDGE.

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2017 Courses Leadership for Judges June 12–15 August 21–24 Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Judges are often asked to lead projects that will improve the justice system. Learning about project management, leadership, human resources, and other business- or organization-based principles will help you succeed in these projects. This course provides leader judges with the answers to many court-related questions in a workshop setting where you can practice some of the techniques learned with beneficial feedback from your judicial colleagues and the experienced faculty members.

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 QCode S-ILMS17 | S-ILMS27 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Logic and Opinion Writing (JS 621) March 27–30 Washington, DC | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

This course will assist anyone who writes judicial opinions become a more skillful and effective opinion writer.

The first half of the course invites you to examine the underlying principles of syllogistic reasoning and how these principles may apply. The second half of the course addresses writing judicial opinions as a reasoned statement that justifies the outcome that the decision maker reaches.

Anyone who writes judicial opinions — judges and others — will benefit from this unique class.

Tuition $1,395 | Conference Fee $499 | QCode S-LOW This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing

General Jurisdiction (JS 610) April 24–May 4 October 9–19 Reno, Nevada | General | Military | Tribal |

Jumpstart your judicial career! This course supplements state-sponsored judicial education by providing a solid foundation in the substance and theories that all new judges should have beginning their career on the bench. You are immersed in the core competencies of your profession. After attending this course, you will be able to manage your courtroom and individual cases, including cases involving selfrepresented litigants; conduct jury trials more effectively; summarize and apply developments in criminal law and procedure, judicial discretion, ethics, and sentencing; rule on evidence more confidently; make fair and unbiased decisions; and interact effectively with the media. The communication and listening skills learned in this course will enable you to communicate more effectively in your courtroom and with court staff.

Tuition $1,699 | Conference Fee $569 QCode S-GJ17 | S-GJ27

the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial

This course qualifies for 4 credits toward the Master of Judicial

College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law

Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at

Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills,

the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the

General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial

course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies

Skills disciplines.

for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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2017 Courses Management Skills for Presiding Judges

Mindfulness for Judges

October 9–13

November 6–9

Reno, Nevada

Sedona, Arizona

| Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

| Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

If you are a presiding judge, assistant presiding judge, administrative law judge, chief judge, or chief administrative law judge, you will have the opportunity during this five-day course to hone your management, leadership, and communication skills. You will be able to identify the characteristics of effective presiding judge/ court administration teams, manage conflict between team members, supervise staff and other judges with confidence, employ innovative court administrative procedures, develop effective budget plans, and deal effectively with the other two branches of government.

This four-day program, held in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, is an opportunity to pause from the many complexities of being a judge and find some space to breathe and reflect.

Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating nonjudgmental awareness in the present moment. It is a practice of learning to pay attention to our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, acknowledging whatever is present, and using that information to respond to the unfolding of

Tuition $1,289 | Conference Fee $359 | QCode S-MSPJ17

our work and lives.

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $399 QCode S-MIND1117 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate

Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills,

Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills,

General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, and Special Court Trial Skills disciplines.

and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines..

Managing Cases Involving Commercial Driver’s Licenses

Special Court Jurisdiction

April 18–21

Reno, Nevada

Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | General | Special |

Without proper enforcement of laws, large tractor rigs, school buses, and even automobiles carrying dangerous cargo can cause devastating crashes. Judges have an ethical responsibility to ensure they apply both state and federal law to these cases. Correctly upholding the law can ensure that risky commercial drivers remain off of America’s roadways.

Managing Cases Involving Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) addresses what constitutes a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), analyzes the existing CDL Code of Federal Regulations, defines “conviction” for purposes of sentencing, and assists judges in assessing whether “masking,” a violation of federal law, has occurred. NJC faculty will assist judges in determining whether a driver’s actions constitute drugged or distracted driving, and aid them in assessing the myriad of issues presented by elder and youthful drivers.

CALL FOR ELIGIBILTY | QCode S-CDL

June 5–15 | Special | Tribal |

About 66% of our nation’s cases are processed in a “special court” — traffic or municipal court, misdemeanor court, domestic violence court, or small claims court, to name a few. This course enables you to: build and enhance the skills necessary to make appropriate evidentiary rulings; conduct criminal hearings and trials in compliance with constitutional and statutory standards; manage cases involving self-represented litigants; create an environment of fairness and impartiality in the courtroom; communicate effectively and appropriately in court and with the media; sentence offenders while addressing the needs of the community; recognize psychological profiles of offenders in court; make appropriate decisions in small claims; analyze principles of damages and restitution in civil cases; apply a legal reasoning and analysis process to the facts of a case; describe judicial immunity and when it does or does not apply; recognize and appropriately sanction direct and indirect contempt; control potential courtroom disruptions; communicate more effectively from the bench; and identify and utilize numerous stress-reduction techniques.

Special Court Jurisdiction is specifically designed for new judges without formal law school education.

Tuition $1,699 | Conference Fee $569 | QCode S-SC 2017 Course Catalog · The National Judicial College · 14

2017 Courses This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Dispute Resolution Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611) July 5–15

When Justice Fails: Threats to the Independence of the Judiciary (JS 644)

Reno, Nevada

March 27–30

About 66% of our nation’s cases are processed in a “special court” — traffic or municipal court, misdemeanor court, domestic violence court, or small-claims court, to name a few. This course educates special-court judges who were recently appointed or elected. During the course, you will devise strategies and learn skills to assist in traffic court, small-claims court, misdemeanor cases, and cases involving alcohol and drug use, and family violence.

Washington, DC | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

How does an independent judiciary contribute to a just society? What is necessary for the judiciary to be truly independent? This course examines these questions and scrutinizes historical and current events to see where judges have struggled with powerful personal, ethical, and political pressures. The faculty and participants will examine atrocities such as the Holocaust and more modern examples of failures of judicial independence.

Tuition $1,395 | Conference Fee $499 | QCode S-WJF This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

“As a direct result of the training, I have returned to my jurisdiction and begun to implement several of the concepts and lessons learned for the ultimate betterment of my jurisdiction and the citizens of the tribal community it serves.”

— Chief Judge Mekko Miller Pueblo de San Ildefonso, New Mexico

| Special | Tribal |

After this course, you will be able to: describe the role and responsibilities of a judge; recognize the evolving role of the judge as a change agent in the community; apply a practical approach to Fourth Amendment issues; use approved guidelines for issuing search warrants; conduct criminal hearings and trials in compliance with constitutional and statutory standards; make better decisions regarding the admissibility of evidence; work effectively and appropriately with court interpreters; create an environment of fairness and impartiality in the courtroom; communicate effectively in the courtroom and with the media; determine appropriate sentencing alternatives for specific offenses and offenders; recognize and utilize the psychological profiles of criminal personalities in sentencing; manage the courtroom and individual cases efficiently and comfortably, including cases involving self-represented litigants; mitigate potential trial disruptions; and utilize effective courtroom control measures. You will also be able to increase litigant, attorney and public confidence in the courts by using proper case-calendar and trialmanagement techniques, and identify and practice numerous stress-reduction techniques.

Tuition $1,699 | Conference Fee $569 | QCode S-SCA PREREQUISITE: Law degree or completion of Special Court Jurisdiction.

This course qualifies for 4 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Dispute Resolution Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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2017 Courses Tribal

Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel (JM 690) April 3–6

Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence, and Control October 23–26 Reno, Nevada | Tribal |

This four-day course is highly interactive and designed to give tribal judges more confidence in handling all aspects of trials. You will participate in daily workshops on professionalism, ethics, the role of the judge, and techniques for maintaining control of the trial process.

After attending this course, you will be able to: preside over fair and impartial trials; create an appropriate trial environment; articulate and enforce ground rules for trial conduct by advocates; and efficiently handle unexpected

Reno, Nevada | Tribal |

The efficient administration of modern tribal justice systems requires a team of competent court personnel with the knowledge and skills to conduct a complex array of activities. This course will enhance the ability of judges and court administrators to evaluate the performance of their court in key performance areas (such as budgeting, calendaring, case management, and personnel administration) and develop practical approaches for making improvements. Judges and court administrators or court clerks responsible for court operations and management are encouraged to attend.

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 | QCode S-TCM

events that frequently occur during a trial.

This course qualifies for 2 “S/U” or graded credits in the Justice

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 | QCode S-TCCC17

completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

Development program Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

Management Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial

Judicial Development program Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

Advanced Tribal Court Management June 19–22 Anaheim, California | Tribal |

This course provides tribal court judges and court administrators with a more in-depth examination of the business of managing a court. You will be able to: discuss external and internal jurisdictional cooperation; recognize the fundamental goals of access to justice and the establishment of stare decisis in the tribal court; design internal controls and develop policy for enhanced court operation; assess ethical issues; and evaluate the impact of tradition and custom on court operations.

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $399 | QCode S-TPP17 PREREQUISITE: Completion of Court Management for Tribal Court Judges and Personnel.

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges March 6–9 Niagara Falls, New York | Tribal |

This course assists tribal court judges in developing the basic skills necessary to preside over criminal and civil matters in tribal court. After attending the course, you will be able to: outline appropriate jurisdictional boundaries for both civil and criminal cases in Indian Country; rule effectively on the admissibility of testimonial and documentary evidence in both civil and criminal matters; evaluate the role of tradition and custom in tribal court proceedings; write clear and well-reasoned decisions; and establish and maintain rules of court appropriate for tribal jurisdictions.

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $399 | QCode S-TEST This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development Appellate Judicial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Judicial Development program Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

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2017 Courses ICRA: Protecting Rights in Tribal Court August 21–23

Tribal Court Management of Alcohol and Drug Cases

Reno, Nevada

October 2–5

| Tribal |

Reno, Nevada

This course will discuss the civil rights of criminal defendants in a tribal court and the ways in which performance of routine duties by the various components of the tribal justice system affects the civil rights of criminal defendants. After this course, participants will be able to: discuss tribal sovereignty and limits on tribal power; examine the historical background of the Indian Civil Rights Act; explain the concept of judicial independence; identify and discuss the civil rights of criminal defendants in tribal court; discuss Search and Seizure rights under ICRA; and identify the differences between Constitutional equal protection and equal protection under the ICRA.

| Tribal |

Tuition $799 | Conference Fee $219 | QCode S-TICRA

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

Effective management of drug and alcohol cases in tribal court can have a profound impact on the treated individuals and ultimately their communities. After participating in this course, you will be able to: assess the extent of the alcohol and substance abuse problem in tribal communities; outline the physiological and pharmacological aspects of alcohol and drugs; interpret alcohol and drug testing results; and select appropriate strategies and tools for the treatment process.

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 | QCode S-TMDA Judicial Development program Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

Writing for Tribal Judges Practical Approaches to Family Issues in Tribal Courts

July 17–19 Reno, Nevada

May 1–4

| Tribal |

Reno, Nevada

Tribal judges must be able to write well-reasoned, wellarticulated decisions. Your court’s clients deserve clear, unambiguous judicial documents, and this course will enable you to produce strong, specific, and detailed orders and decisions for your community. You will be able to: articulate the position of both legal and traditional reasoning in tribal common law; differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning; identify the audience as well as the purposes and constraints of written judicial opinions; and improve the skills necessary to edit and revise opinions with greater confidence.

| Tribal |

Some of the most challenging cases facing tribal judges are family law and dependency cases. After attending this course, you will be able to: design appropriate parenting plans; manage family-law cases effectively with appropriate intervention; efficiently handle self-represented litigants; and recognize the dynamics involved in dealing with highconflict people and manage those cases with confidence.

Tuition $1,079 | Conference Fee $289 | QCode S-TPAFI This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

Tuition $799 | Conference Fee $219 | QCode S-TW17 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

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2017 Courses Web Courses

Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges

The NJC’s web-based courses allow participants to study at any time and interact with many judges from around the country in a collegial online atmosphere.

Expert faculty members will challenge participants with self-tests, assignments, and reading that can be completed anywhere a judge has access to an internetready computer. Each course will meet for at least two prescheduled web conferences hosted by the faculty.

March 13–April 28 September 18–November 3

Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground May 15–June 30 Web

Web | Admin Law |

Are you making evidentiary rulings with confidence? This web-based course will help you develop the skills needed to rule accurately on issues of hearsay, foundation, privileges, and burden of proof and make correct determinations concerning both expert and lay-witness observation through real-world examples and interactive tasks.

Tuition $629 | QCode E-AEV17 | E-AEV27 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills discipline.

| Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

As a judge, you have the responsibility of upholding the Model Code of Judicial Conduct. During this course, you will explore the foundation of ethics, review and apply the Code to behavior both on and off the bench, and develop a framework to improve cultural competence.

Tuition $629 | QCode S-EBJW This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Ethics for the Administrative Law Judge October 2–November 17

Fundamentals of Evidence April 24–June 9 Web | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

This course is designed to provide you with a practical framework for ruling on evidence. You will be introduced to the principles of the Federal Rules of Evidence with a focus on using the rules to decide evidentiary issues. This course will benefit judges without law degrees who are looking for a better understanding of evidence as well as judges with law degrees who are looking for a refresher.

Tuition $629 | QCode S-EVBW

Web

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

| Admin Law |

Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Rule with confidence, knowing your decisions are ethically appropriate. This web-based course uses hypothetical scenarios, interactive learning activities, and online discussion to explore the ethical issues that face the administrative law judge. You’ll be able to apply the Model Code of Judicial Conduct for federal administrative law judges and explain the differences between your individual state code and the Model Code.

Tuition $629 | QCode S-AEB17 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills discipline.

Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills,

Web Self-Study The NJC offers online self-paced programs, allowing judges to improve their skills anytime and anywhere.

Learn more at www.judges.org/web-self-study.

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2017 Courses Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively

Selected Criminal Evidence Issues

April 10–May 26

February 20–April 7

Web

Web

| General | Special | Tribal |

| General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Small-claims cases can be among the most stressful and frustrating that a judge is called on to handle in a court of limited jurisdiction. Litigants with no knowledge of the legal system or its procedures come to your court with fact situations often containing very challenging legal issues. Your job is to take these raw materials and structure them into a meaningful legal process resulting in speedy, inexpensive justice. This course will guide you through the small-claims process from pretrial to trial to post-trial proceedings, and it will help you develop practical skills for

You are often called on to make instantaneous decisions on the admissibility of evidence from the bench. Do you have a firm grasp on all of the rules of evidence as they apply to criminal cases? This web-based course provides you with the tools to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently in criminal cases.

dealing with each aspect of the process.

Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Tuition $629 | QCode S-EVCW This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special

Tuition $629 | QCode S-HSC17 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge September 11–October 27 Web

Properly and Effectively Adjudicating Drugged Drivers October 30–December 8 Web | General | Special | Tribal |

Unlike alcohol-impaired driving, drugged driving has fewer tools in the field to detect impairment and concentration levels in the body. Drugged-driving cases require a judge to utilize a variety of judicial tools to adjudicate these cases effectively. In addition to the ability to determine which kinds of drugs an individual may be using, it is important to know how these drugs affect the individual and their ability to operate a vehicle. It is also imperative that a judge knows how to effectively craft sentences, which include treatment options, to provide a participant with the most beneficial mode of recovery.

Tuition Free | QCode S-DDEW This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program General Jurisdiction, Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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| General | Special | Tribal |

Isolation, under-funding, lack of collateral social services in the community, and a high public profile. Do these circumstances sound familiar? They will to judges in rural courts. This course shares techniques and experiences from rural judges in meeting these challenges and provides tools and suggestions you can use in your rural court.

Tuition $629 | QCode S-RCW17 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Master and Ph.D. of Judicial Studies Program The judicial studies degree provides a formal academic setting in which trial judges or juvenile and family court judges can integrate technical studies of the judiciary with more academic ones in an effort to provide an intellectual assessment of the role of the American judiciary.

The program is a collaboration among the University of

well as maximum use of time spent on campus. Students

Nevada, Reno (UNR), The National Judicial College (NJC)

may take day courses from UNR, which are two weeks

and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court

in length, the NJC or the NCJFCJ, which are typically

Judges (NCJFCJ). Receiving a master’s degree in judicial

one week in length, concurrent with the UNR four-week

studies recognizes current accomplishments in judicial

evening course.

studies, encourages further achievements and enhances one’s career. A Ph.D. is available to judges who achieve the Master of Judicial Studies degree.

Considerable effort has gone into making maximum use of the relatively short time students will spend on campus.

Students should expect to spend non-classroom time

Admission Information

reading or preparing for end-of-course examinations or

Admission to the judicial studies (JS) degree program is

completion of the thesis requirement will be accomplished

limited to graduates of ABA-accredited law schools who are serving full time on the bench at the time of application.

Upon acceptance, judges may continue to participate in the program if they retire or are not re-elected. Exceptions may be made for full-time sitting judges who are graduates of recognized foreign law schools or graduates of nonaccredited American law schools who have been admitted to the Bar. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

The curriculum focuses on judges and their roles and contributions to American society and on the improvement of services rendered by judges in a free society. The curriculum encourages students to become more proficient in the diagnosis and analysis of problems through the use of techniques developed by the social, behavioral, and natural sciences, as well as by the humanities, and by research techniques used by professionals who testify in court.

Completion of Coursework To obtain the Master of Judicial Studies degree, a student must complete a total of 32 credits, which is composed of 26 coursework credits and six thesis credits. A student has up to six years to complete the master’s program, but it is designed so it can be completed in three to four years. Coursework for the trial court judges major requires completion of 14 credits of approved NJC courses and 18 credits of UNR courses, which includes the thesis.

To accommodate the trial schedules of students, the program is designed to provide considerable flexibility as

projects, both before and after course attendance. The outside of courses. To receive course credit, students should expect to attend each course in its entirety and schedule travel plans accordingly.

To obtain the Ph.D., a student must complete an additional 49 credits beyond the master’s, consisting of 24 coursework credits, one comprehensive exam credit, and 24 dissertation credits.

For more information, visit judicialstudies.unr.edu or contact the Judicial Studies program, at (775) 784-6270 or jsp@unr.edu.

Justice Management Program This master’s program was developed to address the demand from justice-system personnel for a graduatelevel degree in the area of justice management. The program provides an academic foundation for those seeking education or advancement in the varied fields associated with the administration of justice. It is a collaboration among UNR, the NJC, and the NCJFCJ, and it is also supported by the National Juvenile Court Services Association, the National Center for State Courts’ Institute of Court Management, the American Probation and Parole Association, the American Correctional Association, and the Child Welfare League of America.

Those interested are encouraged to apply by contacting the Justice Management Program at (775) 784-6270.

Check www.judges.org/degree for additional information on the program and for a full list of courses that qualify.

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Professional Certificate in Judicial Development The Professional Certificate in Judicial Development is an innovative program designed for judges who want to concentrate their studies in a focused academic area. The certification is a hallmark of study that complements existing degrees. Judges who earn Certificates in Judicial Development achieve a higher level of judicial expertise, skill, and knowledge.

The National Judicial College offers certification in the following specialized areas as part of The NJC Experience: Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills. Other courses may be available for credit with prior approval by the NJC. Check judges.org for additional information on the program and for a full list of courses that qualify for the certificates.

How do I enroll in the certificate program of my choice?

To enroll in the certificate program, please call the NJC registrar at (800) 255-8343 or (775) 784-6747, or email registrar@judges.org.

Can courses qualify in two areas of certification simultaneously?

Yes. For example, if you elect to enroll in both the General Jurisdiction Trial Skills and Dispute Resolution Skills Certificate programs, you will receive credit in both of those programs for selected courses as long as they are within the elective and required course options for both programs. However, the same course cannot be used for more than two areas of certification.

Can I get credit for qualifying courses that I have already taken (retroactive credit)?

Yes. From the point you are accepted into the certificate program, you will be given credit for a maximum of two qualifying courses listed in your certificate choice dating back five years. For example, if you enter the program in 2017, you will be able to utilize two courses that were taken between 2011 and 2017, with a maximum of 10 retroactive credit hours.

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Are there fees for the certificate program?

The National Judicial College does not charge an application fee or any other fee for the certificate program. The only costs incurred are the usual tuition and conference fees charged for enrollment in all NJC courses.

What do I receive upon completion of the certificate program?

Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Certificate in Judicial Development.

This certificate will be awarded at graduation upon completion of the final course required for certification.

Visit www.judges.org/certificate for more information.

2017 2017Courses Courses Unless noted, courses are held at the College, located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

COURSE NAME

DATES

TUITION / CONF. FEE

Advanced Bench Skills: Procedural Fairness Miami, FL

Feb 2–3

$669 / $229

Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges Niagara Falls, NY

Mar 6–9

$1,349 / $399

Logic and Opinion Writing (JS 621) Washington, DC

Mar 27–30

$1,395 / $499

When Justice Fails (JS 644) Washington, DC

Mar 27–30

$1,395 / $499

Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel (JM 690)

Apr 3–6

$1,079 / $289

Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants

Apr 3–6

$1,079 / $289

Co Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders

Apr 3–6

$1,079 / $289

Managing Cases Involving Commercial Drivers Licenses

Apr 18–21

call for eligibility

General Jurisdiction (JS 610)

Apr 24–May 4

$1,699 / $569

Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624) Napa, CA

Apr 24–27

$1,349 / $499

Judicial Writing (JS 615)

Apr 24–27

$1,079 / $289

Practical Approaches to Family Issues in Tribal Courts

May 1–4

$1,079 / $289

Impaired Driving Case Essentials

May 8–11

$1,079 / $289

Civil Mediation

May 8–12

$1,289 / $359

Drugs in America Today: What Every Judge Needs to Know Atlanta, GA

May 17–19

$999 / $339

Handling Capital Cases (JS 623) Nashville, TN

May 22–25

$1,349 / $499

Conducting the Trial (JS 632) Seattle, WA

Jun 5–8

$1,349 / $399

Special Court Jurisdiction

Jun 5–15

$1,699 / $569

Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)

Jun 5–15

$1,699 / $569

Leadership for Judges

Jun 12–15

$1,079 / $289

Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search & Seizure (JS 645) Santa Fe, NM

Jun 19–22

$1,395 / $399

Advanced Tribal Court Management Anaheim, CA

Jun 19–22

$1,349 / $399

Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633) New Orleans, LA

Jun 26–29

$1,395 / $499

Advanced Evidence (JS 617)

Jul 10–13

$1,079 / $289

Writing for Tribal Judges

Jul 17–19

$799 / $219

Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649) Chicago, IL

Jul 24–27

$1,395 / $499

Learn more at www.judges.org or call (800) 255-8343

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please visit www.judges.org for the latest information.

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Decision Making (JS 618) Big Sky, MT

Aug 7–10

$1,349/$399

Judicial Writing (JS 615)

Aug 14–17

$1,079/$289

Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)

Aug 14–24

$1,699/$569

Judging in the Digital Age: Conquering Discovery and Admission of ESI NEW

Aug 15–17

$799/$219

ICRA: Protecting Rights in Tribal Court

Aug 21–23

$799/$219

Leadership for Judges

Aug 21–24

$1,079/$289

Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants Bar Harbor, ME

Sep 25–28

$1,395/$399

Tribal Court Management of Alcohol and Drug Cases

Oct 2–5

$1,079/$289

Civil Mediation

Oct 2–6

$1,289/$359

Management Skills for Presiding Judges

Oct 9–13

$1,289/$359

General Jurisdiction (JS 610)

Oct 9–19

$1,699/$569

Designing and Presenting Programs Effectively: A Faculty Development Workshop

Oct 16–19

$1,079/$289

Behind the Wheel: Today’s Traffic Offender

Oct 23–26

$1,079/$289

Ethics, Fairness and Security in Your Court and Community

Oct 23–26

$1,079/$289

Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence and Control

Oct 23–26

$1,079/$289

Advanced Evidence (JS 617) Charleston, SC

Oct 30–Nov 2

$1,395/$399

Mindfulness for Judges Sedona, AZ NEW

Nov 6–9

$1,349/$399

Effective Caseflow Management (JS 627) (JM 690) Austin, TX

Dec 4–7

$1,349 / $499

Judicial Philosophy and American Law Austin, TX

Dec 4–7

$1,349 / $499

Select Criminal Evidence Issues

Feb 20–Apr 7

$629

Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges

Mar 13–Apr 28

$629

Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively

Apr 10–May 26

$629

Fundamentals of Evidence

Apr 24–Jun 9

$629

Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground

May 15–Jun 30

$629

Special Consideration for the Rural Court Judge

Sep 11–Oct 27

$629

Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges

Sep 18–Nov 3

$629

Ethics for the Administrative Law Judge

Oct 2–Nov 17

$629

Properly and Effectively Adjudicating Drugged Drivers NEW

Oct 30–Dec 8

FREE

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Courses Across the Country For 2017, the NJC is offering courses in 15 cities coast-to-coast in addition to those on our Reno campus.

Anaheim, CA

Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX

Bar Harbor, ME

Nashville, TN

New Orleans, LA

Niagara Falls, NY Reno, NV

Big Sky, MT

Chicago, IL

Miami, FL

Napa, CA

Santa Fe, NM

Seattle, WA

Sedona, AZ

Washington, DC