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2019 Courses General Information How to Register Our website offers an up-to-date listing of all of our courses including our online learning opportunities and FREE webcasts.

To view more information and to register for courses, please visit www.judges.org/2019courses. When you find the course that is right for you, click on the “Register” button.

Course Cancellation Policy The NJC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any listed course. In the event that a course is 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 will receive 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 & Conference Fee Tuition includes all course materials. The mandatory conference fee provides for program costs of provided meals and special events. Fees do not cover travel or lodging.

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.

Continuing Legal or Judicial Education (CLE/CJE) Credits 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 state’s 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 state’s 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 manager 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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2019 Courses at a Glance

Thank you to the NJC faculty One of the NJC’s most valuable assets is its faculty. We operate under a model of judges teaching judges, and most courses are taught by teams of sitting and retired judges who serve as volunteers. They may be joined by subject matter experts such as law professors, psychologists, accountants, specialized attorneys, treatment providers, historians, and demographers.

The National Judicial College would not be able to provide The NJC Experience without the outstanding judges and industry professionals who share their passion and ideas with participants while building a community of lasting friendships and camaraderie. More than 200 judges from all over the country volunteer as instructors each year, and it’s our faculty that makes the NJC unique in all the world.

Please visit course webpages to discover which of NJC’s outstanding faculty members are scheduled to teach in 2019.

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2019 Courses

Each course is color coded by judge type to help you find the perfect fit for your educational needs. 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.

Please visit our website for full descriptions and to register.

Judge type: Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal

In-Person Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649) June 3–6 | Reno, Nevada | Admin Law |

This advanced 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. The course also looks at the implications inherent in conducting telephone hearings.

Special emphasis is placed on the impact of recent decisions.

Tuition $1,199 | Conference Fee $299 We estimate this course may qualify for 2.5 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. 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 April 10–11 | Savannah, Georgia | Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

This program will be held immediately prior the American Judges Association’s midyear meeting at the same location. Their agenda focuses on specialty courts and will be led by faculty from the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). Each organization is offering a $100 registration discount for judges who register for both programs. Visit AJA’s website to register for their midyear meeting.

Tuition $799 | Conference Fee $249 We estimate this course may qualify for 3.17 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612) August 12–23 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 that 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 practices 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 that apply to administrative law adjudicators.

Tuition $1,799 | Conference Fee $579 We estimate this course may qualify for 2.5 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. 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 Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills

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disciplines.

2019 Courses Advanced Civil Mediation May 20–21

Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants

Denver, Colorado

September 23–26

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

Designed for mediators who have successfully completed a 40-hour mediation training program, this highly interactive, fast-paced, skills-oriented course will provide experienced professionals with new tools to further enhance their mediator skills. Using practical exercises, demonstrations, simulations and lecture, faculty will share strategies to overcome resistance to the mediation process, deal with difficult personalities, utilize advanced negotiation tactics and communication techniques, prevent and break impasses, and recognize ethical challenges regarding the unauthorized practice of law and dual-representation issues.

Tuition $799 | Conference Fee $249 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.

Anchorage, Alaska | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Self-represented litigants pose a special problem for the judge presiding over the case because they are not keenly aware of courtroom procedures and evidence rules. After this course, participants will be able to: recognize when an indigent self-represented party may be entitled to court-appointed counsel; move a self-represented party civil docket expeditiously; use settlement techniques in cases involving self-represented litigants; recognize the limits on assisting self-represented parties; and apply innovative methods and strategies to ensure that these litigants have proper access to the justice system. After this program, participants will be able to describe some of the best practices for managing these difficult cases.

Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 We estimate this course may qualify for 0.83 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills,

Advanced Evidence (JS 617)

Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

June 24–27 Bar Harbor, Maine | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Civil Mediation

This course will increase your accuracy and confidence in ruling on evidence-based objections such as hearsay. You’ll learn how to handle the challenges of proffered complex evidence and address the nuances of electronic/digital evidence. Distinguished judicial faculty will guide you in dissecting the baseline issues of relevancy, lay and expert opinion testimony, and impeachment. Participants examine both civil and criminal case scenarios in this problemsolving format.

May 6–10 & November 4–8

Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 We estimate this course may qualify for 0.83 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. 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, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and the Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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

Mediation is an important option in every system of justice.

Judges with mediation skills can gain opportunities both on and off the bench. This five-day, 40-hour course is hands-on, interactive, fast-paced and practical. Simulations, interpersonal-skill development and role play enable participants to integrate communication and problemsolving techniques for effective mediation management, thus avoiding classic errors. After completing the course, participants receive a certificate honored by most states with mediator credential requirements. Enrollment is limited.

Tuition $1,349 | Conference Fee $369 We estimate this course may qualify for 5 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. 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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2019 Courses Decision Making (JS 618) Santa Fe, New Mexico

Designing & Presenting Programs Effectively: A Faculty Development Workshop

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

August 19–22

December 9–12

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.

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 $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 We estimate this course may qualify for 3.33 ethics hours based on a

Tuition $1,199 | Conference Fee $299

60-minute CLE/CJE hour. 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

Dividing the Waters

for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development

April 10–13

Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General

Stanford Law School, Palo Alto, California

Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and the Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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

The Stanford Law School will host the next Dividing the Waters conference on April 10-13, 2019. Conferees will

Drugged Driving Essentials October 28–30 Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Unlike alcohol-impaired driving, drugged driving has no bright line test for impairment. Drugged driving cases require a judge to utilize a variety of judicial tools to effectively adjudicate these cases. 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 may impair their ability to function. It is also imperative that a judge knows how to effectively craft sentences, which include treatment options, in order to provide a participant with the most beneficial mode of recovery.

Tuition: Call for eligibility 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.

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consider how the law impacts our ability to manage water in sustainable ways during times of shortage. The faculty will include a mix of judges, academics, and water rights administrators. The conference will feature a field trip to the Monterey Peninsula, where several “on the ground” projects address the consequences of a long-standing water shortage.

Tuition: $699

2019 Courses Domestic Violence (JS 636)

Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624)

April 1–4

October 28–31

Scottsdale, Arizona

Charleston, South Carolina

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

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Domestic Violence can affect the outcomes of several case types: family, landlord/tenant, and criminal law, among others. After this course, you will be able to: describe batterer and victim behaviors and how those behaviors might manifest in court; the effectiveness of batterer intervention programs and other treatment modalities; assess the information necessary to grant protection orders; articulate the effects of domestic violence on children; discuss full faith and credit issues regarding firearms, protection orders and interstate enforcement issues; effectively manage pretrial issues and trials; and rule

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, make and protect the record more effectively, deal with difficult people in the courtroom, apply contempt powers from the bench with

on evidentiary issues.

60-minute CLE/CJE hour. This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the

Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 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

confidence and restraint, and more.

Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 We estimate this course may qualify for 4.17 ethics hours based on a 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, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Drugs in America Today: What Every Judge Needs to Know May 20–23 Santa Fe, New Mexico | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

With opiate addiction at epidemic levels in both urban and rural America, the NJC has crafted a 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.

Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills,

Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community October 21–24 Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

As a judge, you have the responsibility of maintaining the integrity of the court process. Are you succeeding? This course will help participants reduce bias and prejudice in their court, as well as apply security measures when engaging with the public.

Tuition $1,199 | Conference Fee $299 We estimate this course may qualify for 9.75 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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2019 Courses Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633)

General Jurisdiction (JS 610)

August 26–29

April 1–11 & October 7–17

Big Sky, Montana

Reno, Nevada

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

| 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

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 understand when beginning their career on the bench. You are immersed in the core competencies of your profession. The communication and listening skills learned in this course will enable you to communicate more

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Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399

Tuition $1,799 | Conference Fee $579

We estimate this course may qualify for 2.5 ethics hours based on a

We estimate this course may qualify for 3.33 ethics hours based on a

60-minute CLE/CJE hour. This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the

60-minute CLE/CJE hour. This course qualifies for 4 credits toward the

Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral

Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral

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

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

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

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

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for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development

program General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and

program General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment &

Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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

Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search & Seizure (JS 645) August 5–8

Handling Capital Cases (JS 623) May 20–23

San Diego, California

Denver, Colorado

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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

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, you may find yourself lost in the seemingly endless array of motions, hearings, and appeals. The burden on the criminal process is heavy. After this course, 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; and rule

searches, frisks, and searches incident to arrest.

Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 We estimate this course may qualify for 1.5 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. 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 Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills and Special Court Trial Skills disciplines.

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effectively on post-trial motions.

Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 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 Appellate Judicial Skills and General Jurisdiction Trial Skills disciplines.

2019 Courses Impaired Driving Case Essentials May 20–23

Judicial Academy A Course for Aspiring Judges

Reno, Nevada

October 14–18

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

Reno, Nevada

Tuition: Call for eligibility

Judges have to be able to manage themselves, juries, cases, court computer programs, and other intricacies. This course will provide the fundamental management tools to individuals seeking election or appointment. The Academy will emphasize a “learn by doing” dynamic featuring judges, judicial selection professionals, and other experts who will help the candidates discover ways to seek judicial positions and to build strong foundations for serving in the role. To apply and for more information, contact the NJC.

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

Tuition $1,199 Conference Fee $299

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.

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

Judging in the Digital Age: Conquering Discovery and Admission of Electronically Stored Information March 20–22 Las Vegas, 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 2 1/2-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 $1,119 | Conference Fee $349

Judicial Writing (JS 615) March 18–21 & October 7–10 Las Vegas, Nevada & Reno, Nevada | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Are your judicial documents clear, coherent and unambiguous? This course applies advanced composition principles to judicial writing at all levels of judicial work.

Beginning with questions of aim, audience and style, we will go on to consider best practices in legal and judicial writing and think together about relationships between decision-making and decision writing.

Las Vegas: Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 Reno: Tuition $1,199 | Conference Fee $299 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, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

We estimate this course may qualify for 0.83 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. 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.

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2019 Courses Judicial Leadership for Civility April 11–18 Sovana, Italy | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

The Civility Center for Law and The National Judicial College are presenting this special seminar.

Judges are role models for all who work in the legal system.

The degree to which judges practice and promote civility can affect the quality of decisions made as well as public confidence in our legal system. Learn how practicing civility can improve personal health, workplace productivity, and the ability to make good decisions. This transformative seminar will help judges better understand the need for civility in our legal system and develop strategies to increase civility throughout all levels of the legal system.

Set in Sovana, Tuscany, a medieval village surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, our seven-day program integrates lectures, small-group discussions, and interactive exercises.

You will engage in thought-provoking dialogue; develop and deepen relationships; relax and reconnect with yourself; and earn 30 CJE credits (including 8 ethics credits) and still have plenty of time to explore the spectacular surrounding towns of Pitigliano and Sorano, as well as Etruscan tombs, the famous Tuscan landscape, and more.

Judicial Renaissance

Tuition $4,550 until Dec 1, 2018, $4,700 after;

September 23–29

Non-refundable $500 deposit due upon registration

Bordeaux, France

This course is eligible for 30 CJE credit hours. This program is in collaboration with the Civility Center for Law a t Seattle University School of Law. This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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

Nowadays, lifelong learning is essential to maintain skill and knowledge in one’s chosen profession. During this program, judges will engage with experts from the arts, humanities, and science in order to better understand the context of the legal system and their place within it. Judges will rediscover the foundations of justice as embodied within the scope of lasting human achievements. The focus of this program will not be the specifics of legal theory but rather how the law is enhanced by other disciplines.

The program is capped at 20 judges from the United States and 20 judges from the European Union.

Tuition $3,465 This course is eligible for 34 CJE credit hours. This program is in collaboration with École Nationale de la Magistrature. This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills discipline.

2019 Courses Leadership for Judges August 12–15 Reno, Nevada

Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611) PREREQUISITE: law degree June 3–13

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

Reno, Nevada

Judges are often asked to lead projects that will improve

| Special | Tribal |

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. Judges can practice some of the techniques learned with beneficial feedback from judicial colleagues and the experienced faculty members.

Tuition $1,199 | Conference Fee $299

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 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.

After this course, you will be able to describe the role

This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in

and responsibilities of a judge; recognize the evolving

Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills,

role of the judge as a change agent in the community;

Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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

Mindfulness for Judges June 24–27 Napa, California | Admin Law | Appellate | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

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

This four-day course, held in beautiful Napa, California, is

personalities in sentencing; manage the courtroom and

an opportunity to pause from the many complexities of

individual cases efficiently and comfortably, including cases

being a judge and find some space to breathe and reflect.

involving self-represented litigants; mitigate potential

Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating non-judgmental

trial disruptions; and utilize effective courtroom control

awareness in the present moment. It is a practice of

measures. You will also be able to increase litigant, attorney

learning to pay attention to our thoughts, emotions and

and public confidence in the courts by using proper case,

physical sensations and of acknowledging whatever is

calendar and trial management techniques, and identify

present and using that information to respond to the

and practice numerous stress-reduction techniques.

unfolding of our work and lives.

Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 We estimate this course may qualify for 1 ethics hour based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Tuition $1,799 | Conference Fee $579 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 Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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2019 Courses Special Court Jurisdiction June 3–13

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

Reno, Nevada

TBD 2019

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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,

Montgomery, Alabama | 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 $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 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, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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 $1,799 | Conference Fee $579 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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 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 for our nation’s judiciary. Individual states may also have sources of funding available.

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.

2019 Tribal Courses Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence, and Control April 1–4 Scottsdale, Arizona | Tribal |

The center offers courses developed specifically for tribal court judges and another 40 that tribal judges are eligible to attend. Subjects include: tribal court planning and development, court management and administration, judicial ethics and discipline, attorney licensure and discipline, lay advocate and tribal prosecutors skill building, code development, case-flow management, procedural fairness, judicial bench skills, appellate skills, teambuilding, court security, succession and strategic planning, action planning, peacemaking, and tribal-state-federal cooperation and collaboration. The center also provides publications, technical assistance, and scholarships to members of tribal justice systems across the nation.

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 events that frequently occur during a trial.

Tuition $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

Advanced Tribal Court Management October 21–24 Reno, Nevada | Tribal |

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This course provides tribal court judges and court administrators 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 $1,199 | Conference Fee $299 PREREQUISITE: Completion of Court Management for Tribal Court Judges and Personnel.

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

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Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel (JM 690) August 26–29 Seneca, New York | 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 $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 This course qualifies for 2 “S/U” or graded credits in the Justice Management 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 Tribal Judicial Skills discipline.

Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges September 23–26 Anchorage, Alaska | 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 $1,499 | Conference Fee $399 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development Appellate Judicial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Tribal judges – learn how to wield expanded authority Tribal judiciaries gained enhanced sentencing authority under the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 and Title IX of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013.

The legislation enables tribal judges to impose harsher felony sentences and gives them jurisdiction over non-Indian offenders for certain domestic-violence-related crimes.

The Tribal Criminal Proceedings Enhancement Credential will give you the expertise, skills and knowledge necessary to adjudicate fairly within this broadened authority.

Requirements to earn this credential: 1. NJC’s Tribal Judicial Skills Certificate; and 2. The following National Tribal Judicial Center courses: a. Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence andControl; b. Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges; and c. Tribal Domestic Violence or Domestic Violence (JS 636) For more information, please visit https://www.judges.org/ntjc/tcpe/ or contact Charisse Abbie, National Tribal Judicial Center program manager, at charissea@judges.org or

775-327-8259.

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2019 Courses Web Courses

Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges February 18–April 5 & September 16–November 1 Web

Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground (JS 601) June 10–July 26 Web | 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 $669

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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 $669 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills discipline.

We estimate this course may qualify for 6 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. This course qualifies for 1 credit 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, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence

Fundamentals of Evidence February 18–April 5 Web | Admin Law | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

Web

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.

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Tuition $669

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

Ethics for the Administrative Law Judge September 23–November 8

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 $669 We estimate this course may qualify for 24 ethics hours based on a 60-minute CLE/CJE hour. This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law

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

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. Programs include: ■■ ■■

Adjudication Skills, and Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills disciplines.

When Science Comes to Court: Forensic Evidence A Comprehensive Approach to the Management of Adult Male Sex offenders

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2019 Courses Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively April 8–May 24

Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge

Web

September 9–October 25

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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 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 dealing with each aspect of the process.

Tuition $669

Web | General | Special | Tribal |

Isolation, underfunding, 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 $669 This course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development program Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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

Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Trial Judges July 29–August 30 & November 4–December 6

Selected Criminal Evidence Issues (JS 602) January 28–March 15 Web | General | Military | Special | Tribal |

You are often called on to make instantaneous decisions from the bench on the admissibility of evidence. 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.

Tuition $669 This course qualifies for 1 credit 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, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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Web | General | Special | Tribal |

The purpose of this online course is to provide education for judges who have been recently elected or appointed.

The course is four weeks in length. Judges spend an average of six to eight hours per week on assignments, and you are required to attend a weekly web conference.

Tuition $299 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.

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AUDIOVISUAL TECHNOLOGIES

Master and Ph.D. of Judicial Studies Program The Judicial Studies Graduate Degree Program 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

To accommodate the trial schedules of students, the

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

program is designed to provide considerable flexibility as

and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court

well as maximum use of time spent on campus.

Judges (NCJFCJ). A master’s in judicial studies recognizes current accomplishments in judicial studies, encourages

Considerable effort has gone into making maximum use of

further achievements, and enhances one’s career. A Ph.D.

the relatively short time students will spend on campus.

is available to judges who have achieved the Master of

Students should expect to spend non-classroom time

Judicial Studies.

reading or preparing for end-of-course examinations

Admission Information Admission to the judicial studies (JS) degree program is limited to graduates of ABA-accredited law schools who are serving full time on the bench at the time of application.

or projects, both before and after course attendance.

Completion of the thesis will be accomplished outside of courses. To receive course credit, students should expect to attend each course in its entirety and schedule travel plans accordingly.

Upon acceptance, judges may continue to participate in

To obtain the Ph.D., a student must complete an additional

the program if they retire or are not re-elected. Exceptions

49 credits beyond the master’s, consisting of 24

may be made for full-time sitting judges who are graduates

coursework credits, one comprehensive exam credit, and

of recognized foreign law schools or graduates of non-

24 dissertation credits.

accredited 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

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

Justice Management Program

in the diagnosis and analysis of problems through the

This master’s program was developed to address the

use of techniques developed by the social, behavioral,

demand from justice-system personnel for a graduate-

and natural sciences, as well as by the humanities, and by

level degree in the area of justice management. The

research techniques used by professionals who testify in

program provides an academic foundation for those

court.

seeking education or advancement in the varied fields

Completion of Coursework To obtain the Master of Judicial Studies, a student must complete 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

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.

for the trial court judges major requires completion of 14

Those interested are encouraged to apply by contacting

credits of approved NJC courses and 18 credits of UNR

the Justice Management Program at (775) 784-6270.

courses, which includes the thesis.

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 disciplines as part of The NJC Experience: Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Leadership Enrichment & Jurisprudence Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills. Check judges.org for additional information on the program and for a full list of courses that qualify for the certificates. Other courses may be available for credit with prior approval by the NJC.

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

Are there fees for the certificate program?

Please call the NJC registrar at (800) 255-8343 or (775)

The National Judicial College does not charge an

327-8216, or email registrar@judges.org. You must have

application fee or any other fee for the certificate

completed at least one course prior to enrolling in this

program. The only costs incurred are the usual tuition and

program.

conference fees charged for enrollment in all NJC courses.

Can courses qualify in two areas of certification simultaneously?

Yes. For example, if you elect to enroll in both the General

What do I receive upon completion of the certificate program?

Jurisdiction Trial Skills and Leadership Enrichment &

Upon completion of the program, you will receive a

Jurisprudence Skills Certificate programs, you will receive

Certificate in Judicial Development. This credential

credit in both of those programs for selected courses as

certifies to voters and supervisors that you have completed

long as they are within the elective and required course

studies in a specialized area. This certificate will be

options for both programs. However, the same course

awarded at graduation upon completion of the final course

cannot be used for more than two areas of certification.

required for certification.

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

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

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 2018, you will be able to utilize two courses that were taken between 2013 and 2018, with a maximum of 10 retroactive credit hours.

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Elements of Judicial Excellence

The Elements of Judicial Excellence is a roadmap of the general types of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other individual characteristics that respected judges described as important to judicial excellence.

It was designed to support the professional development of judges throughout their careers.

“The NJC acts like a team coordinator so we can learn and then share the best ways to resolve issues.�

-Judge Melvin R. Wright

Judge Wright, retired presiding judge of the District of Columbia Superior Court, Civil Division, studied at The National Judicial College with scholarship support from generous donors. Join us in making the world a more just place by educating and inspiring its judiciary. Donate to the NJC today.

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