EDUCATION INNOVATION FOR TODAY'S JUDICIARY

Welcome to the Judicial eCademy, a service of the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College. This portal provides access to educational opportunities for judges, magistrates, court administrators, other court personnel and the public at large.

Credentialed users of the Judicial eCademy can search for in-person and digitally delivered courses offered by the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College and various other Court offices. Users can register for and participate in courses designed specifically for their professional education needs. In the near future, the Judicial eCademy will enable users to electronically access materials from previously delivered or upcoming courses.

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The Judicial eCademy is a service of the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College, which provides education and training to judges, magistrates and court personnel. Following are the latest headlines from the Judicial College, including upcoming meetings and training opportunities. For information about subscribing to this and all news feeds from the Supreme Court, click here.

  • Jury Service Reform - 5/4/2012

    The Ohio Supreme Court Judicial College hosted a seminar Thursday with the Ohio Jury Management Association to learn more about jury trial management for high profile trials. Nearly 80 court personnel, magistrates and judges attended the event where they also learned about the new Jury Modernization Act.

  • Judicial College, Juvenile Judges Develop New Curriculum - 5/2/2012

    The Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College has developed a new juvenile court curriculum for judges in partnership with the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges.

  • New Judge Orientation Held - 4/18/2012

    It’s only been a little over three months, but new judge Terri Stupica is already in love with her new profession.

  • Webinar to Feature Information about new Adult Probation Officer Education Standards - 4/16/2012

    The Ohio Supreme Court’s Judicial College will offer a webinar on Tuesday to inform judges and chief probation officers about new adult probation officer education standards.

  • Judicial College Class Now Offered Online - 4/4/2012

    The Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College is offering its first online course specifically for the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Education Program Continuing Education Series: The GAL Interview Online Edition. The course is a redesigned version of the live course The GAL Interview.

  • Ohio Court Personnel Associations Announce Conference Dates for 2012 - 1/9/2012

    As the new year kicks off, court personnel can look forward to many educational and networking opportunities in 2012 as Ohio court personnel associations announce their conference dates for the year.

  • New Judges Learn Rules of the Bench at Orientation - 12/16/2011

    Presiding over a courtroom takes great skill, which is why 47 new judges attended a weeklong orientation on Dec. 12-16 sponsored by the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College.

  • New Registration Procedures for 2012 Judicial College Courses - 11/29/2011

    There are new notification and registration procedures beginning January 2012 for the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College course offerings.

  • Evaluation Cites Effectiveness of Judicial College Education - 9/6/2011

    Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College courses are effective at contributing to changes in knowledge, attitudes and skills, a new study has found.

  • GAL Pre-Service Course Dates Start Aug. 24 - 8/1/2011

    The Ohio Judicial College has announced the upcoming availability of a course that is required for those wishing to serve as guardians ad litem in their local courts.

  • New Technology Improves Judicial College Webinars - 7/25/2011

    The Ohio Judicial College will use a new Web-based platform for the first time on Sept. 2 to offer a distance learning program for continuing legal education credit. Ohio Judges and magistrates will be able to participate in the “Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Update” at one of 16 county sites throughout the state.

  • Judicial College Hosts Magistrate Courses at Annual Event - 7/20/2011

    The Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College will deliver its annual three days of instruction for magistrates from across the state this week.

  • NCSC Webinar Helps Court Personnel Navigate Certification Opportunities - 6/14/2011

    The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has developed three major certification opportunities to meet the continuing education needs of Ohio court personnel who are not judges and is offering a free webinar next week for people interested in learning how to pursue certification.

  • Applications Open for 2012 Court Management Training Program - 6/10/2011

    Ohio court personnel interested in obtaining the Certified Court Manager credential have until July 8 to submit an application to be considered for the three-year program beginning in the spring of 2012, according to the Supreme Court of Ohio.

  • New Judges Attend Judicial College Orientation - 4/15/2011

    About 40 new Ohio judges attended the second week-long orientation session offered by the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College.

  • New Online Science Courses for Judges and Magistrates Now Available - 4/14/2011

    The Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College new online education site, Judicial eCademy, is now accepting registration for six new national courses for judges and magistrates to study science and technology issues that arise in court proceedings.

  • Supreme Court Launches New Online Judicial Education Site - 4/12/2011

    For the first time, anyone interested in education and training from the Supreme of Ohio Judicial College can browse courses, access material, register and take selected courses entirely online, all without leaving home or office.

  • New Magistrates to Attend Judicial College Orientation - 3/22/2011

    A three-day orientation session this week will prepare Ohio’s newest magistrates to navigate the transition from bar to bench.

  • Appellate Judges Meet for Annual Winter Session - 2/24/2011

    Appellate judges from the 12 district courts of appeals across Ohio attended a specially designed judicial ethics course today as part of the Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association annual winter meeting.

  • Judicial College Releases 2011 Course Calendar - 12/17/2010

    With 2011 about two weeks away, the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College announced a full schedule of courses for next year to help the state’s judicial system partners meet their educational requirements.

  • New Judges to Attend Judicial College Orientation - 12/10/2010

    A week-long orientation session next week will prepare Ohio’s newest judges for the rigors of serving on the bench. Forty new judges from across the state are scheduled to attend, including sitting judges elected to a new bench.

  • Judicial College Offers Judicial Ethics/New Media Course - 11/23/2010

    A Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College video teleconference on Dec. 17 will help judges navigate the world of new media while complying with rules that regulate the judicial and extrajudicial activities of judges. The seminar also will include a judicial ethics update.

  • Judicial College Offers Course on Foreclosures Impacting Tenants - 10/8/2010

    A 2009 law that protects tenants when a property owner falls into foreclosure will be the focus of a Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College course on Oct. 29.

  • Magistrates to Meet at Annual Fall Conference - 9/29/2010

    This week’s annual fall conference of the Ohio Association of Magistrates (OAM) will include continuing legal education sessions, legal issue lectures, and an examination of judicial intervention and public perception of justice using a collection of video clips.

  • Judicial College Offers Course for Juvenile Detention Officers - 8/26/2010

    Juvenile detention officers will learn about the dynamics of bullying, how to de-escalate conflicts, and trauma focused services at a Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College course later this month.

Below are upcoming educational sessions offered by the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College, including in-person courses and online courses. Credentialed users can log in to the Judicial eCademy to register.

  • May 2012

    • Civil Procedure by the Numbers, Part III - Friday, May 18, 2012 - Dublin
    • Ohio GAL Education Program, Child Protective Services - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - Columbus
    • Ohio GAL Education Program, Child Protective Services - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - Columbus
  • June 2012

    • Judicial Candidates Seminar Video Replay - Friday, June 01, 2012 - Columbus
    • Domestic Relations Judges Association Meeting - Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - Aurora
    • Probate Judges Association Meeting - Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - Aurora
    • Juvenile Judges Association Meeting - Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - Aurora
    • Computer Lab: Personal Technology - COURSE CANCELLED - Friday, June 08, 2012 - Cleveland/Beachwood
    • Ohio Guardian ad Litem Education Program: Divorce: The Impact on Children: What GALs Need to Know - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - Akron
    • Ohio Guardian ad Litem Education Program: Divorce: The Impact on Children: What GALs Need to Know - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - Akron
    • Planning and Project Management - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - Columbus
    • Planning and Project Management - Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Columbus
    • Debtor-Creditor Issues in Municipal Courts - Friday, June 15, 2012 - Columbus
    • Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association (OCAJA) Summer Conference - Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Newark
    • Guardian ad Litem, Pre-Service Course - Thursday, June 21, 2012 - Mansfield
    • Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association (OCPJA) Summer Conference - Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - Sandusky
    • ADR: Basic Mediation & Uniform Mediation Act Training - Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - Stow
    • 2012 Juvenile Court Clerks Conference - Thursday, June 28, 2012 - Dublin
    • ADR: Truancy Mediation Training - Friday, June 29, 2012 - Columbus
  • July 2012

    • Guardian ad Litem, Pre-Service Course - Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - Columbus
    • Juvenile Course - 2012 Magistrate Practice - Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - Beachwood/ Cleveland
    • Legal Issues in a Digital Age - 2012 Magistrate Practice - Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - Beachwood/ Cleveland
    • Judicial Decision Writing & The Supreme Court Writing Manual - 2012 Magistrate Practice - Thursday, July 12, 2012 - Beachwood/ Cleveland
    • Law, Life, and Literature Discussion - 2012 Magistrate Practice - Thursday, July 12, 2012 - Beachwood/ Cleveland
    • Business Entities in Municipal & County Courts - 2012 Magistrate Practice - Friday, July 13, 2012 - Beachwood/ Cleveland
    • Domestic Relations Course - 2012 Magistrate Practice - Friday, July 13, 2012 - Beachwood/ Cleveland
    • Probate Court Course - 2012 Magistrate Practice - Friday, July 13, 2012 - Beachwood/ Cleveland
    • Ohio Guardian ad Litem Education Program, Report Writing - Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - Toledo
    • Presentence Investigation Report Writing - Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - Worthington
    • Ohio Guardian ad Litem Education Program, Report Writing - Thursday, July 26, 2012 - Toledo
    • Search and Seizure Part 1, Classroom - Thursday, July 26, 2012 - Worthington
  • August 2012

    • Guardian ad Litem, Pre-Service Course - Tuesday, August 07, 2012 - Dayton
    • Judicial Candidates Seminar Video Replay - Thursday, August 16, 2012 - Columbus
    • Special Populations & Search and Seizure Part 2 - PO Academy - Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - London
    • Ohio Guardian ad Litem Education Program, Substance Use & the GAL's Role - Thursday, August 30, 2012 - Boardman
    • Ohio Guardian ad Litem Education Program, Substance Use & the GAL's Role - Friday, August 31, 2012 - Boardman
  • September 2012

    • Guardian ad Litem, Pre-Service Course - Thursday, September 06, 2012 -
    • Guardian ad Litem Education Program: Children's Safety in Domestic Violence - A.M. SESSION - Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - Columbus
    • Guardian ad Litem Education Program: Children's Safety in Domestic Violence - P.M. SESSION - Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - Columbus
    • Substance Abuse & Drug Testing: What POs Need to Know - Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - Columbus
    • Street Smart on Drugs - Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - Columbus
  • October 2012

    • CMP Class of 2012: Managing Human Resources - Wednesday, October 03, 2012 - Columbus
    • Guardian ad Litem, Pre-Service Course - Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - Boardman
  • November 2012

    • Basic Defensive Tactics - PO Safety - Thursday, November 01, 2012 - London
    • Advanced Defensive Tactics - PO Safety - Friday, November 02, 2012 - London
    • Guardian ad Litem, Pre-Service Course - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - Columbus