Advanced Judicial Skills and Techniques, May 2025

This deeply practical program is tailored for judges who have at least three years of experience.

The program offers an opportunity to confirm effective practices and discover new strategies, tips and techniques that can be immediately applied in the courtroom for enhanced performance.

Participants will receive comprehensive materials and expert insights to help implement the techniques and ideas discussed.

The program sessions cater to judges who preside over criminal or civil cases.

The program provides:

•  a learning experience specifically aimed at enhancing judge-craft skills

•  facilitation by experienced judges with substantial experience on the bench

• delivery using relevant, practical tools and tips for more efficient and effective judging

• a high level of interactivity including small group discussion designed to facilitate exploration of the issues

• Explore the intricacies of discretion and fact finding
• Apply techniques required to manage the high conflict courtroom
• Synthesise strategies to apply when preparing for and running a complex trial
• Identify best practice court-craft skills and strategies to employ when cases involve self-represented litigants,
• Apply techniques to address the needs of querulent litigants and sovereign citizens in efficient, fair and decisive manner within the judicial context
• Analyse advanced civil and criminal case management practices
• Unpack expert evidence and the gatekeeper role

Balancing the principles of a fair but efficient trial is critical for the ongoing administration of justice.

This program allows participants to explore advanced skills and techniques designed to identify, frame and resolve difficult issues through best practice court-craft skills.

This is a non-residential program.

Flights and accommodation are not included in the registration fee.