Program information is available from the Ask CNM Contact Center at (505) 224-3000 or go to cnm.edu.
Program Description
Students study the operation of New Mexico municipal, magistrate, metropolitan, district and appellate courts, as well as federal and tribal courts, ethics of court staff and other general coursework. The classes are taught in conjunction with the Judicial Education Center.
Current New Mexico State Court employees could be eligible for payment of Judicial Studies courses by the Judicial Education Center. Contact Chair of Judicial Studies for details.
Career and Educational Opportunities
The Certificate of Completion in Judicial Studies has been recognized by the Administrative Office of the Courts as being equal to one year of experience for job hiring or advancement purposes. Types of jobs include court clerk/judicial specialist, court administrator and other court-related positions.
The Certificate of Achievement in Judicial Studies Fundamentals will allow the employee to show competency in core subjects.
Exit competencies (see Program Exit Competencies) for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.
For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On section, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.
Special Notes
The Certificate of Achievement in Judicial Studies Fundamentals also applies toward the Certificate of Completion in Judicial Studies.
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