Rule 7.9 Standards of Accreditation

For a training course to count toward judicial education requirements, it has to meet certain quality standards. The course needs real substance, either intellectual or practical, and it should mainly focus on topics that relate to judicial duties or the practice of law. This can include things like judicial ethics or how to manage a courtroom or caseload.

The people teaching the course also need to know what they're talking about. They should have real experience, either through hands-on practice or academic study, in the subjects they're teaching. This makes sure judges are learning from people who actually understand the material.

Finally, courses are encouraged to hand out good written materials that cover what's being taught. This isn't strictly required, but it's recommended because it gives judges something to reference later on.