The North Carolina Judicial College provides education and training for judicial officials, including judges, magistrates, and clerks of court. It includes training for new officials, continuing education seminars, and online offerings such as webinars and self-study modules. Much of the work of the Judicial College is done in partnership with, and is supported by, the Administrative Office of the Courts.

The Judicial College is part of the UNC School of Government, and many School of Government faculty members coordinate and teach in its educational programs. For more information about the Judicial College, explore the links on this page, or contact Shea Denning, Director of the Judicial College, or Cindy Lee, Associate Director of Curriculum and Administration.

Faculty Coordinators

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Professor of Public Law and Government; Director, North Carolina Judicial College
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Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government
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Teaching Assistant Professor
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Professor of Public Law and Government
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Adjunct and Former Albert Coates Professor
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Albert and Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished Term Associate Professor of Public Law and Government
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Albert Coates Professor of Public Law and Government
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Robert W. Bradshaw Jr. Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and Government; Associate Dean for Graduate Studies; Director, UNC MPA Program
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Associate Director, North Carolina Judicial College Curriculum and Administration
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Professor of Public Law and Government
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Albert Coates Professor of Public Law and Government
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William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Government; Director, Criminal Justice Innovation Lab
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Albert and Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished Term Associate Professor of Public Law and Government
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Professor of Public Law and Government
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Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government
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Professor of Public Law and Government; Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs