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Reflections on the Judicial Function 2019

About us

The National Judicial College of Australia is Australia’s national judicial educator. Our purpose is to provide national leadership in judicial education, support the rule of law and strengthen judicial capacity and independence.

Forthcoming education

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Court Specific Event

Family Violence in the Court 2018

This one day, face to face training program provides guidance and promotes best practice for the judiciary when dealing with cases involving domestic violence.

Writing Better Judgments 2019

The Writing Better Judgments program is designed to enhance participants’ judgment writing skills through analysis, discussion and rewriting of judgments in small groups.

Effective Judicial Presentations 2019

An invitation only workshop designed specifically for NJCA volunteer judicial officers.

Court Specific Event

Applying Family Law to Parenting and Property

Family Law will be delivered in two packages, one covering parenting matters (1 full day) and one covering property and financial matters (1/2 day), with online training programs to support the distribution of this training.

National Judicial Orientation Program November 2019

New Perspectives on Courtroom Leadership

This program may be of particular benefit to judges who are capable of increasing their leadership skills, as well as those judges who wish to obtain a deeper understanding of courtroom dynamics.

Testimonials

‘'The most helpful programme that I have done as either a judge or as a lawyer in the last 28 years'. ’

Writing Better Judgments 2018

‘'Great conference, thoroughly enjoyed it!' ’

NJCA and ANU College of Law, Joint Conference 2018

‘'This course was fantastic. It was well organised, the sessions were very relevant and the presenters were top quality and very engaging. I will highly recommend to all colleagues.'’

National Magistrates Orientation Program 2017

‘'Morning walks and yoga both excellent. All presenters very professional and generous.'’

National Judicial Orientation Program 2017

‘'I found the topics stimulating and discussions interactive. A good learning experience sharing with other Judges and Magistrates.'’

Dialogues On Being A Judge 2017

‘'The best training course I have attended. It was well structured, engaging and pitched perfectly. The focus on practical exercises was excellent.'’

Writing Better Judgments 2018

‘'Excellent program and very grateful for the opportunity. Learnt a lot'’

Mastering Judicial Presentations 2017

‘'The conference covered a broad rage of interesting topics and that the speakers were well prepared.'’

NJCA and ANU College of Law, Joint Conference 2018

‘'An excellent, well balanced program. Enormously useful. It also provided a great opportunity for reflection'’

National Judicial Orientation Program 2017