OBA PROGRAM

Do you aspire to be a judge?  There is no better time to start enhancing the skills that directly align with that career goal. Not yet ready to reveal your ambition to your friends and colleagues? The on-line learning format to which we have all had to turn in recent months is the perfect way to further your goal from the comfort and privacy of your home or office.

Dedicate a few lunch-time hours to strengthen your resumé with the OBA’s online Certificate Program - Foundations in Judicial Competencies.  This new certificate program is designed to help you understand what to expect from the selection process and build a solid foundation of the skills and core competencies fundamental to any adjudicative role.

The sessions explore the essential pillars of judicial excellence, namely:

• The Judicial Application and Appointment Process
• Transitioning From Lawyer to Judge – the first 30 days post appointment
• Judicial Independence, Equality and Impartiality
• Overturned: Insights from Appeals Court Judges
• Managing the Courtroom – Technology and People
• Basics of Judicial Reasoning
• Basics of Judicial Decision Writing
• Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity

Deepen your knowledge in several core areas.  Gain unparalleled insight from distinguished members of the judiciary on how they overcome challenging aspects of these core competencies and continue to remain focused on the important tenants of their role.

Upon completion of all eight sessions, you will be presented with a Certificate in Foundations in Judicial Competencies. We want to help you position yourself to be a more prepared candidate who stands out. 

Session 1 - The Judicial Application and Appointment Process (Original program date: May 3, 2023)
Session 2 - Transitioning From Lawyer to Judge – the first 30 days post appointment (Original program date: May 10, 2023)
Session 3 - Judicial Independence, Equality and Impartiality (Original program date: May 17, 2023)
Session 4 - Overturned: Insights from Appeals Court Judges (Original program date: May 24, 2023)
Session 5 - Managing the Courtroom – Technology and People (Original program date: May 31, 2023)
Session 6 - Basics of Judicial Reasoning (Original program date: June 7, 2023)
Session 7 - Basics of Judicial Decision Writing (Original program date: June 14, 2023)
Session 8 - Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity (Original program date: June 21, 2023)