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Annual Course Catalog 2018-2019

Naval Justice School

Newport Naval Station, Rhode Island

NJS Course Catalog 2018-2019

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About Naval Justice School

Background

Since the establishment of the Naval Justice School (NJS) in 1946 at Port

Hueneme, California NJS has annually trained thousands of Department of

Defense (DoD) personnel in all aspects of military law. In 1950, NJS moved to

its present location in Newport, R.I. NJS currently provides accession-level and

long-term legal training for all Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard lawyers,

enlisted legal professionals, active and reserve. In addition, NJS provides

training for civilian personnel, sea service commanders, legal officers, senior

enlisted and others in the administration of military law.

Mission

The mission of NJS is to:

Train all Sea Service (Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard) judge

advocates, and enlisted and civilian legal professionals to deliver

quality legal services, promote justice, and enhance Sea Service fleet

readiness.

Train Sea Service leaders and legal support personnel to perform their

command and staff duties in accordance with United States and inter-

national laws.


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Advanced Operational Law

Advanced Staff Judge Advocate

Basic Trial Advocacy

Classified Information Litigation

Coalition Operational Law

Courtroom Communications

Defending Sexual Assault Cases

Defense Counsel Orientation

Ethics Counselor Certification Course

Ethics Counselor Course

Executive Leader Course

Information Operations Law Training (IOLT)

Intermediate Leader Course

Joint Appellate Advocacy Training

Joint Military Judge Advocate Training

Judge Advocate Career Training

Law of Naval Operations (LONO)

Legal Clerk Course

Legal Officer Course

Legal Services Administrative Board Recorder Course

Legal Services Court Reporter Course (USMC)

Legal Services Military Justice Course (USMC)

Mid-Level Legalman Phase 1 (Distance Learning)

Mid-Level Legalman Phase 2

Military Law Training Symposium

Navy and Marine Corps Trial Judiciary Sexual Assault Training

Navy and Marine Court of Criminal Appeals Annual Training

Paralegal Litigation Support Course

Professional Development Officer Course

Prosecuting Special Victim Cases

Senior Counsel Manager’s Course

Senior Leader Legal Course (SLLC)

Senior Legalman Leadership

Sexual Assault Policy for the SJA

Special Victims Capability Course (SVCC)

Staff Judge Advocate

NJS RESIDENT COURSES


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Advanced Operational Law

Newport, RI

Course Description

This advanced course provides practical training regarding existing

operation and execute orders. It is taught in conjunction with the

Naval War College. Material will be presented in lecture and

seminar-type discussions. Topics of instruction include targeting,

cyber warfare and use of autonomous and semi-autonomous

weapons systems. Although principles of law of armed conflict and

targeting are discussed, this course is not a substitute for Joint

Targeting School Collateral Damage Estimation.

This course is for mid-career and senior judge advocates with

experience in operational law and a working knowledge of the

basic principles of law of the sea and the law of armed conflict. This

course is recommended for judge advocates assigned to

operational or strategic level commands requiring expertise in law

of armed conflict policy recommendations and/or targeting

analysis.

Course Convene Date Graduation Date QSF Due Date

16-Sep-2019 19-Sep-2019 8-Jul-2019

NSL 001


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Advanced Staff Judge Advocate

Washington, DC

Course Description

This advanced level course provides instruction on current legal issues

advising flag and general officers. Among the key topics reviewed in this

course are government ethics and standards of conduct, professional

responsibility, officer misconduct, investigations, information access, DON IG

investigations, claims, civilian employee supervision, fiscal law, environmental

law, operational law, the Victim Witness Assistance Program, and the Sexual

Assault Prevention and Response Program. The course includes panel

discussions and break-out sessions based on specific areas of practice.

Facilitators include current or former senior SJAs from SECNAV, OPNAV,

Component Commands, Fleet Commands, Type Commands, CNIC/

Regions, Headquarters Marine Corps, PERS, IG, and major Navy or Marine

Corps installations and operational commands. For Navy judge advocates,

this course provides initial ethics counselor certification and is mandatory for

all first time flag officer staff judge advocates.

This course is open to Sea Service judge advocates, who are presently

serving in or have orders to a billet in which they will serve as a designated

Ethics Counselor for a flag or general officer.


29-Apr-2019 3-May-2019 18-Feb-2019

19-Aug-2019 23-Aug-2019 10-Jun-2019

CIV 001


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Basic Trial Advocacy

Newport, RI

Course Description

This beginner trial advocacy course focuses primarily on courtroom

advocacy via student participation and competitive skills based

drills. Topics will include direct examination, cross examination,

opening statements, closing arguments, evidentiary foundations,

effectively using evidence at trial, vicarious trauma, working with

experts, and preparing a sentencing case. A mock scenario and

practical exercises are used to maximize participation and

enhance advocacy skills.


15-Apr-2019 19-Apr-2019 4-Feb-2019

29-Jul-2019 2-Aug-2019 20-May-2019

MIL 001


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Classified Information Litigation

Washington, DC

Course Description

This intermediate course is designed to provide students with an

overview on litigation of cases involving classified information,

including National Security cases. Topics will include:

(1) General classified information security;

(2) Personnel security clearance eligibility, including access for military attorneys, civilian attorneys, and accused;

(3) Coordinating with Original Classification Authorities;

(4) Preparing the courtroom for classified sessions;

(5) Classification review process and declassifying evidentiary documents;

(6) MRE 505 procedures and application; and

(7) Charging under both the UCMJ and Federal Code. Guest speakers include members of the intelligence community, military judges, and attorneys with experience in cases involving classified information. SECRET level security clearance is required to attend this course.


15-Jul-2019 16-Jul-2019 6-May-2019

MIL 002


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Coalition Operational Law

Newport, RI

Course Description

This intermediate course provides in-depth instruction in areas of

law relevant to the judge advocate serving on a joint or combined

joint staff. Topics include the law of armed conflict (LOAC), law of

the sea, rules of engagement (ROE), rules for the use of force (RUF),

joint operational planning, operational fiscal law, humanitarian

assistance and foreign disaster relief operations, homeland security

and homeland defense, environmental law, intelligence law,

information operations, and jurisdiction over civilians accompany-

ing the force. The course will consist of substantive lectures and

interactive group problem-solving exercises. A key component of

this course is that it will involve substantial classroom and small-

group interaction with international students attending the

International Law of Military Operations (ILOMO) Course at the

Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS).


3-Jun-2019 14-Jun-2019 25-Mar-2019

NSL 002


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Courtroom Communications

Newport, RI

Course Description

This advanced course provides experienced litigators training in trial

advocacy techniques to enhance their ability to prepare and

present cases in both prosecution and defense. Mr. Joshua Karton,

co-creator and former director of the Applied Theater Techniques

Workshop™, utilizes film, theater, and storytelling methods to focus

communications and transform courtroom presentations into

persuasive arguments. Mr. Karton has trained over 8,000 attorneys

nationwide and served as curriculum developer and faculty

member of the American Association for Justice National College

for Advocacy, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College, multiple

National Institute of Trial Advocacy colleges, Army and Navy JAG

Corps, ABA, and numerous state trial lawyer association programs.


10-Jun-2019 14-Jun-2019 1-Apr-2019

NSL 003


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Defending Sexual Assault Cases

San Diego, CA

Course Description

This course is an intermediate trial advocacy course on providing

an effective defense in cases involving sexual assault and other

sexual offenses. The course will be conducted by instructors, both

civilian and military, with substantial experience in the field of

criminal defense. It also includes nationally known speakers,

including experienced litigators and subject matter experts in

various fields of science. The course incorporates trial advocacy

exercises including mock opening statements, closing arguments,

cross-examinations, and courtroom skills based exercises. Teams of

experienced civilian and military defense counsel will provide

feedback to students during practical exercises, and actors are

utilized to play the role of witnesses, creating a more realistic

training environment.


26-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 18-Jun-2019

MIL 004


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Defense Counsel Orientation

Newport, RI / San Diego, CA

Course Description

This course teaches new defense counsel how to effectively

prepare, manage, and litigate cases from the investigation stage

through to sentencing, with a focus on the practical aspects of

defense practice. The course includes lectures and breakout

sessions on case management, handling sexual assault cases,

negotiating with convening authorities, interviewing the alleged

victim and witnesses, employing defense expert consultants and

witnesses, high-visibility cases, client control, creating and

preserving appellate issues, and leveraging multi-service military

justice resources. Additional instruction will be provided on changes

to the law pursuant to the Military Justice Act of 2016. Lecture

format and practical exercises are utilized.

Course Convene Date Graduation Date QSF Due Date Location

11-Mar-2019 14-Mar-2019 31-Dec-2018 San Diego, CA

12-Aug-2019 16-Aug-2019 3-Jun-2019 Newport. RI

MIL 005


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Ethics Counselor Certification Course

Washington, DC

Course Description

This intermediate/advanced course will provide training for first-time

Ethics Counselors or personnel who need a refresher before

assuming an Ethics Counselor billet on topics including managing

an effective command ethics program, assessing your command

ethics program, gifts, travel and transportation rules, post-

government employment, review of financial disclosure reports,

and use of government resources. This course will combine lectures

with practical exercises to deliver the course material. For Navy

judge advocates, this course provides initial ethics counselor

certification.


17-Jul-2019 19-Jul-2019 8-May-2019

CIV 002


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Ethics Counselor Short Course (DOD SOCO)

Washington, DC

Course Description

This course is a short course conducted by the Department of

Defense Standards of Conduct Office (DoD SOCO). DoD SOCO will

utilize subject matter presentations and outlines in the Ethics

Counselor Desk book to include ethics counselor fundamentals,

running an effective ethics program, ethics program reviews,

financial disclosure, conflicts of interest, gifts, and use of

government resources.


21-May-2019 23-May-2019 12-Mar-2019

CIV 003


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Navy Executive Leader Course (NLEC)

Newport, RI

Invitation Only

Course Description

This course is a required course for all Navy O-6 select judge

advocates. Held at the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC),

this two-day course will focus on leadership and self-awareness for

judge advocates reaching positions of senior leadership in the

Navy JAG Corps.


26-Jul-2019 27-Jul-2019 Invitation

LDR 001


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Information Operations Law Training

Fort Meade, MD

Course Description

This intermediate course provides joint training in areas of

information operations, including military information support

operations (MISO), military deception (MILDEC), intelligence

support, and cyberspace operations. Instructors are experienced

attorneys and operators. The material is presented through lectures

and panel discussions.


9-Sep-2019 10-Sep-2019 1-Jul-2019

NSL 004


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Intermediate Leader Course

Newport, RI

Invitation Only

Course Description

This five-day course is mandatory training for Navy judge advo-

cates selected for promotion to O-4. This course is held at Navy

Leadership and Ethics Center (NLEC) and supplemented by NJS

and will focus on developing skills for mid-level leaders. The course is

largely discussion and scenario based.


4-Mar-2019 8-Mar-2019 Invitation

LDR 002


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Joint Appellate Advocacy Training

Washington, DC

Course Description

This course is a three-day joint training course that annually gathers appellate

counsel from all services in order to develop cross-organizational synergy,

build a “one-team” approach to complex litigation, and provide counsel of

all experience levels with organized and interactive training on the “nuts and

bolts” of appellate litigation, as well as current and prospective complex

appellate issues. The course is comprised of lectures and collaborative panel

discussions led by practitioners and jurists from across all services, the civilian

appellate community and judiciary, and academia.


9-Sep-2019 11-Sep-2019 1-Jul-2019

LDR 003


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Joint Military Judge Advocate Training

Tampa, FL

Invitation Only

Course Description

This course is a joint CLE training for military judges of all services. This

course is designed to increase the professionalism of the trial

judiciary, consistency in rulings, and expertise in presiding over

complex motions practice and trials. The joint training environment

among all trial judiciaries allows for consolidation of training

resources, economies of scale, and sharing of expertise and best

practices. Hosting duties rotate on an annual basis between the

Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.


5-Feb-2019 7-Feb-2019 Invitation

LDR 004


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Judge Advocate Career Training

(JACT)

Newport, RI

Course Description

This intermediate/advanced course provides an overview and

update of key legal issues typically encountered by Naval Reserve

Judge Advocates. The week-long course will cover five general

areas: military justice, administrative law, ethics, legal assistance,

and command support. Topics will include reserve jurisdiction,

Article 32 procedures, search and seizure, SAPR, Victims’ Legal

Counsel procedures and issues, admin boards, BOIs, JAGMANs,

ethics counselor certification, legal assistance, notary powers, wills,

POAs, end of life planning, childcare/custody, USERRA, SCRA,

medical board procedures, fiscal and contracting fundamentals,

cyber law, PII, FOIA, and Privacy Act.


15-Oct-2018 19-Oct-2018 6-Aug-2018

3-Jun-2019 7-Jun-2019 25-Mar-2019

15-Jul-2019 12-Jul-2019 29-Apr-2019

RES 001


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Law of Naval Operations (LONO)

San Diego, CA / Norfolk, VA

Course Description

This intermediate course provides in-depth instruction in areas of

law relevant to the judge advocate providing operational law

advice relative to the maritime and amphibious domains. Topics

include the law of the sea, the law of armed conflict, and rules of

engagement. Additionally, the course will provide practical

instruction in other areas of law that often arise in a deployed

setting, such as foreign criminal jurisdiction, fiscal law, and

humanitarian assistance/disaster relief.


18-Mar-2019 21-Mar-2019 01-Feb-2018 San Diego, CA

15-Apr-2019 19-Apr-2019 4-Feb-2019 Norfolk, VA

DET 001


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Legal Clerk Course Norfolk, VA/San Diego, CA/Groton, CT/Japan

Course Description

This course prepares non-legal professional military personnel

assigned duties as legal clerks to perform administrative support

functions in the areas of military criminal law, military justice

procedures, and administrative law. During this course, students will

gain and demonstrate proficiency in identification of common

command legal issues, preparation of legal forms and reports,

service record entries, non-judicial punishment, and court-martial

procedures through lecture, reading assignments, and practical

exercises.

Course Convene Date Graduation Date Location QSF Due Date

15-Oct-2018 26-Oct-2018 Norfolk, VA 1-Sep-2018

3-Dec-2018 14-Dec-2018 Groton, CT 15-Oct-2018

29-Jan-2019 8-Feb-2019 Norfolk, VA 14-Dec-2018

25-Feb-2019 8-Mar-2019 Norfolk, VA 10-Jan-2019

18-Mar-2019 29-Mar-2019 Norfolk, VA 02-Feb-2019

8-Apr-2019 19-Apr-2019 Norfolk, VA 5-Mar-2019

29-Apr-2019 10-May-2019 Norfolk, VA 26-Mar-2019

15-Jul-2019 26-Jul-2019 Norfolk, VA 01-Jun-2019

12-Aug-2019 23-Aug-2019 Norfolk, VA 01-Jul-2019

15-Oct-2018 26-Oct-2018 San Diego, CA 1-Sep-2018

3-Dec-2018 14-Dec-2018 San Diego, CA 15-Oc-2018

28-Jan-2019 8-Feb-2019 Japan 14-Dec-2018

25-Feb-2019 8-Mar-2019 San Diego, CA 15-Jan-2019

1-Apr-2019 12-Apr-2019 San Diego, CA 01-Mar-2019

6-May-2019 17-May-2019 San Diego, CA 02-Apr-2019

8-Jul-2019 19-Jul-2019 San Diego, CA 4-Jun-2019

12-Aug-2019 23-Aug-2019 San Diego, CA 9-Jul-2019

16-Sep-2019 27-Sep-2019 San Diego, CA 13-Aug-2019

DET 002


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Legal Officer Course Norfolk, VA/San Diego, CA/Japan

Course Description

This course prepares non-lawyer Legal Officers to assist the

command with criminal law, military justice procedure, and

evidence. The course also provides basic training in civil law topics

such as administrative separations, standards of conduct, and

administrative investigations. Students will gain and demonstrate

proficiency in drafting pleadings, preparing a report of investigation,

and acting as a recorder for an administrative separation board.

The information is presented through lectures, practical exercises,

and examinations.

Course Convene Date Graduation Date Location QSF Due Date

16-Oct-2018 26-Oct-2018 Norfolk, VA 1-Sep-2018

4-Dec-2018 14-Dec-2018 Norfolk, VA 15-Oct-2018

29-Jan-2019 8-Feb-2019 Norfolk, VA 14-Dec-2018

26-Feb-2019 8-Mar-2019 Norfolk, VA 10-Jan-2019

19-Mar-2019 29-Mar-2019 Norfolk, VA 02-Feb-2019

9-Apr-2019 19-Apr-2019 Norfolk, VA 5-Mar-2019

30-Apr-2019 10-May-2019 Norfolk, VA 26-Mar-2019

16-Jul-2019 26-Jul-2019 Norfolk, VA 01-Jun-2019

13-Aug-2019 23-Aug-2019 Norfolk, VA 01-Jul-2019

16-Oct-2018 26-Oct-2018 San Diego, CA 1-Sep-2018

4-Dec-2018 14-Dec-2018 San Diego, CA 15-Oc-2018

29-Jan-2019 8-Feb-2019 Japan 14-Dec-2018

26-Feb-2019 8-Mar-2019 San Diego, CA 15-Jan-2019

2-Apr-2019 12-Apr-2019 San Diego, CA 01-Mar-2019

7-May-2019 17-May-2019 San Diego, CA 02-Apr-2019

9-Jul-2019 19-Jul-2019 San Diego, CA 4-Jun-2019

13-Aug-2019 23-Aug-2019 San Diego, CA 9-Jul-2019

17-Sep-2019 27-Sep-2019 San Diego, CA 13-Aug-2019

DET 003


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Legal Services Administrative Board

Recorder Course (USMC)

Newport, RI

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge necessary

for conducting an administrative separation board to Legal

Services Specialist SNCOs and Legal Administrative Officers,

Warrant Officers and Chief Warrant Officer-2.


8-Jul-2019 19-Jul-2019 29-Apr-2019

MCE 001


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Legal Services Court Reporter Course

(USMC)

Newport, RI

Course Description

To provide training to Legal Services Specialists (PMOS 4421) in the

use of court reporting hardware, software, and references in order

to be awarded the NMOS 4422, Legal Services Court Reporter.


02-Jan-2019 4-Apr-2019 24-Oct-2018

30-Apr-2019 1-Aug-2019 19-Feb-2019

13-Aug-2019 14-Nov-2019 4-Jun-2019

MCE 002


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Legal Services Military Justice Course

(USMC)

Newport, RI

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide Legal Services Specialist

NCOs with the knowledge necessary to supervise the enlisted staff

at a military justice shop giving support to prosecuting attorneys.


22-Apr-2019 26-Apr-2019 11-Feb-2019

MCE 003


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Mid-Level Legalman Phase 1

Distance Learning (Navy Only)

Course Description

This required course prepares Navy paralegals to be more effective

in a mid-level leadership position by providing advanced

substantive legal training and professional development. This self-

paced and on-demand five-week course (requiring approximately

4-6 hours per week) focuses on increasing the skill and professional

efficiency of military paralegals.


24-Sep-2018 26-Oct-2018 16-Jul-2018

23-Sep-2019 25-Oct-2019 15-Jul-2019

MLL 001


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Mid-Level Legalman Phase 2 (Navy)

Newport, RI / Norfolk, VA

Course Description

This course is the second in a two-part course designed to increase

the knowledge and skills needed to be a Leading Petty Officer. This

course prepares Navy Enlisted paralegals to be more effective in a

mid-level leadership position by providing professional development

and advanced substantive training. Specific areas of instruction

include preparation of awards and evaluations, legal briefing,

integration, legal assistance, ethics and standards of conduct, NJP,

processing Freedom of Information Act requests, victim rights and

resources, and conducting recorder duties for administrative

separation board proceedings. This course includes lecture,

discussion, and practical exercises to increase student skill level.


04-Feb-2019 8-Feb-2019 26-Nov-2018 Newport, RI

17-Jun-2019 21-Jun-2019 8-Apr-2019 Norfolk, VA

MLL 002


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Military Law Training Symposium (MLTS)

Washington, DC/Chicago, IL

(Navy Reserve Only)

Course Description

MLTS East will be held at Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. Indoc for

new members of the Navy Reserve will be on 22 Mar 2019, with the

MLTS being held 23-24 Mar 2019.

MLTS West will be held at Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare.


22-Mar-2019 24-Mar-2019 15-Jan-2019 Washington, DC

6-Apr-2019 07-Apr-2019 01-Mar-2019 Chicago, IL

RES 002


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Navy and Marine Corps Trial Judiciary

Sexual Assault (NMJCT SA) Training

Washington, DC

Course Description

This course is a CLE training for military judges in the Navy-Marine

Corps Trial Judiciary. This course is designed to increase the professionalism of

the trial judiciary, consistency in rulings, and greater in-depth understanding

of the complexities involved in sexual assault litigation. New statutory

requirements in this field have significantly changed practice in this

area and require additional judiciary focus. For FY19, the training

would be the first in-person training opportunity for the trial judiciary

after the significant reforms of Military Justice Act of 2016 take

effect.


16-Sep-2019 19-Sep-2019 08-Jul-2019

MIL 006


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Navy and Marine Court of Criminal

Appeals (NMCCA) Annual Training

Washington, DC

Course Description

This course is an annual training event hosted at the Washington

Navy Yard as a way to provide specialized training to appellate

judges, both active and reserve. This course is held in conjunction

with the Fulton Conference, a joint service training event for all

judges and clerks of the service criminal courts of appeal.


25-Sep-2019 27-Sep-2019 17-Jul-2019

MIL 007


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Paralegal Litigation Support Course

Newport, RI

Course Description

This beginner/intermediate course is designed for entry-level

paralegals assigned to litigation support billets and will focus on the

paralegal role in litigation from case preparation through post-trial

processing. Using a combination of online and classroom

instruction, the course is designed to strengthen understanding and

build experience in the process of case preparation, trial strategy,

and trial execution. The foundation of the course is a core fact

pattern for students to learn and work with during the online

prerequisite and to apply during the in residence classroom

training.


03-Dec-2018 06-Dec-2018 24-Sep-2018

03-Jun-2019 06-Jun-2019 25-Mar-2019

MIL 008


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Professional Development Officer Course

Washington, DC

CNLSC Invitation Only

Course Description

This course provides first year Professional Development Officers

(PDO) with the information and skills needed to successfully begin

their unique assignments. The course is a combination of subject

matter expert instruction and small group discussion.


25-Feb-2019 1-Mar-2019 Invitation Only

LDR 006


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Prosecuting Special Victim Cases

Washington, DC

Course Description

This course is an intermediate/advanced trial advocacy course

focused on various aspects of prosecuting cases with special

victims. Substantive lectures include topics such as child forensic

interviews, preparing victims for court, building and corroborating

special victim cases, medical and legal aspects of strangulation,

psychology in assessing risk and lethality in special victim cases, and

an overview of recent legal and policy changes in special victim

cases. The course will incorporate advanced trial advocacy

practical exercises including examinations of witnesses to expose

students to the best practices and techniques for prosecuting a

special victim case. Feedback will be provided by teams of

experienced civilian and military prosecutors. This is an SVIP

certifiable course.


05-Aug-2019 9-Aug-2019 27-May-2019

MIL 009


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Senior Counsel Manager’s Course

Norfolk, VA

Navy TCAP/DCAP Invitation Only

Course Description

This course focuses on preparing senior trial and defense counsel

for a supervisory role. Topics include judiciary viewpoints on leader-

ship and litigation, case and office management, understanding

leadership styles, working with commanders, professional

responsibility, handling complex cases, development of case

strategy, delivering effective training, and mentoring junior counsel.

Each session is designed to provide substantive and practical

training for a joint trial and defense audience. Various civilian and

military experts will provide instruction and valuable performance

feedback. Additional instruction will be provided on changes to the

law pursuant to the Military Justice Act of 2016.


5-Feb-2019 9-Feb-2019 27-Nov-2018

MIL 010


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Senior Leaders Legal Course (SLLC)

Newport, RI

Course Description

The Senior Leader Legal Course is a two and half day course

designed to prepare Navy and Marine Corps O-5 and O-6

commanding officers, executive officers, and senior enlisted

leaders/advisors for the legal issues they will likely face as a command

triad/team. Previously, the SLLC was called the Senior Officer Course

(SOC). NJS has integrated the SOC with the Senior Enlisted Legal

Course (SELC) into the SLLC. The SELC will no longer be offered.

Senior enlisted should register for the SLLC for their legal training

when detailed to a SEL/SEA billet. The topics covered include:

Investigations, search and seizure, inspections, non-punitive

measures, non-judicial punishment, administrative separations,

officer misconduct, crime reporting, military justice, sexual

harassment, sexual assault, ethics, civilian personnel, political

activity, overseas legal issues, gifts, fundraising, and legal

assistance.

Course Convene Date Graduation Date

10-Oct-2018 12-Oct-2018

14-Nov-2018 16-Nov-2018

27-Nov-2018 29-Nov-2018

23-Jan-2019 25-Jan-2019

11-Feb-2019 13-Feb-2019

20-Feb-2019 22-Feb-2019

12-Mar-2019 14-Mar-2019

2-Apr-2019 4-Apr-2019

23-Apr-2019 25-Apr-2019

30-Apr-2019 2-May-2019

21-May-2019 23-May-2019

18-Jun-2019 20-Jun-2019

25-Jun-2019 27-Jun-2019

23-Jul-2019 25-Jul-2019

13-Aug-2019 15-Aug-2019

4-Sep-2019 6-Sep-2019

24-Sep-2019 26-Sep-2019

SLLC 001


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Norfolk, VA

Course Description




leaders/advisors for the legal issues they will likely face as a

command triad/team. Previously, the SLLC was called the Senior

Officer Course (SOC). NJS has integrated the SOC with the Senior

Enlisted Legal Course (SELC) into the SLLC. The SELC will no longer

be offered. Senior enlisted should register for the SLLC for their legal

training when detailed to a SEL/SEA billet. The topics covered

include: investigations, search and seizure, inspections, non-punitive





assistance.


06-Nov-2018 08-Nov-2018

08-Jan-2019 10-Jan-2019

15-Jan-2019 17-Jan-2019

04-Jun-2019 06-Jun-2019

18-Jun-2019 20-Jun-2019

09-Jul-2019 11-Jul-2019

10-Sep-2019 12-Sep-2019

SLLC 002


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San Diego, CA

Course Description















assistance.


10-Oct-2018 12-Oct-2018

06-Nov-2018 08-Nov-2019

15-Jan-2019 17-Jan-2019

19-Mar-2019 21-May-2019

29-May-2019 31-May-2019

25-Jun-2019 27-Jun-2019

30-Jul-2019 01-Aug-2019

SLLC 003


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Mobile Training Team

Course Description















assistance.

SLLC 004

If you are interested in setting up an

MTT for your base/unit please contact

the NJS Registrar at:

COMM: (401) 841-3800 ext. 131

DSN: 841-3800 ext. 131


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Senior Legalman Leadership

Newport, RI OJAG Command Master Chief Recommendation Only

Course Description

This course is designed for senior enlisted paralegals and combines

instruction on naval tradition, leadership traits, and leadership

philosophy with an overview of community-specific programs and

responsibilities for Chief Petty Officers. The course includes lecture,

small group discussion, and a practical exercise.


4-Mar-2019 8-Mar-2019 3-Jan-2019

LDR 007


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Sexual Assault Policy for the SJA

Washington, DC

Course Description

This intermediate/advanced staff judge advocate (SJA) course

provides instruction and facilitates discussion regarding current

legal issues involving sexual assault policy and dispositions facing

SJAs advising GCMCAs, SA-IDAs, and other convening authorities

that frequently convene courts-martial or regularly address issues

related to sexual assault. Among the key topics reviewed will be

post-trial review, appellate issues and UCI, the Military Justice Act of

2016, and legislative/policy requirements for commanders,

convening authorities, and their SJA. The course will also include

instruction and discussion from SAPR stakeholders, including VLCP,

Fleet SAPROs, CNIC SARC program managers, FAP, and NCIS.


26-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 17-Jun-2019

MIL 011


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Special Victims Capability Course (SVCC)

Washington, DC

Course Description

The Special Victim’s Capability Course is a multi-disciplinary course

for Judge Advocates, Legalman, Paralegals, Sexual Assault Victim

Advocates, Domestic Violence Victim Advocates, and Sexual

Assault Response Coordinators who comprise the Navy's Special

Victim Capability. The course will cover a full spectrum of issues to

improve and enhance victim care, victim support, prosecution

support, and to provide a more comprehensive and standardized

response to allegations of child abuse, serious domestic violence,

and sexual assault offenses. The focus of the training will be to gain

a better understanding of the dynamics of these crimes, working

with victims, and collaboration of effort within the military justice

system.


16-Sep-2019 18-Sep-2019 08-Jul-2019

MIL 012


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Staff Judge Advocate

Norfolk, VA/San Diego, CA

Course Description

This beginner/intermediate level course provides an intensive

review of key legal issues in core staff judge advocate/

independent duty Legalman practice areas. Topics include

administrative investigations, administrative and personnel law,

administrative separation processing, government ethics

and standards of conduct, professional responsibility, Freedom of

Information Act/Privacy Act, fiscal law, civilian personnel law,

inspector general investigations, installation issues, and relations

with civil authorities. The course also includes review of military

justice associated with the SJA practice, including evidentiary

issues, post-trial processing, the Victim and Witness Assistance

Program (VWAP), and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Program. The course does not focus on operational law. For Navy

judge advocates, this course provides initial ethics counselor

certification.


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