Judicial Studies Summer Institute (JSSI)

The Judicial Studies Summer Institute (JSSI), hosted by the Judicial Studies Graduate Degree Program at the University of Nevada, Reno, is a 1-2 week institute where judges can study, network and attend events with other judges and faculty. There will be optional entertainment and rejuvenation activities before, during and after the institute. Judges can take up to 4 courses (12 credits) in those 2 weeks (with preparation before and assignments after).

These are academic courses developed specifically for judges, taught by Ph.D. level instructors (most also with a J.D.) who have hands-on experience with the legal system. Reno is beautiful in June, with lots of festivals, performing arts, the National Finals Rodeo, outdoor activities, Triple-A baseball, the National Bowling Stadium, Lake Tahoe, and, of course, casinos, concerts, and world-class spas and restaurants.

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If you bring a colleague, you'll receive a $500 credit toward your tuition and your colleague will attend tuition-free. If the colleague completes the courses and enrolls in the Master of Judicial Studies program, they will also receive a $500 credit toward the course tuition.

Limit $500 credit toward one course; however, all judges can take up to 4 courses. Tuition is expected to be approximately $1200 per course. Judges must pay their own travel and accommodations.