The Economics Institute for Judges is the LEC’s flagship program. It addressed fundamental economic concepts often found at the heart of legal disputes. Intensive classroom lectures and discussions gave judges a solid grounding in economics, finance, and statistics. The practical relevance of these disciplines was emphasized through the interactive analysis of numerous cases. Instructors were Scalia … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges”
This program is currently full, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please submit an application. The civil justice system in the United States is in a constant state of flux. Changes occur at both the state and federal levels, through both legislative and judicial actions. At the same time, judges face … Continue reading “20th Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues (Presently Full; Waitlist Available)”
The George Mason Law Review and the Law & Economics Center (LEC) will host the 30th Annual Antitrust Symposium on Friday February 19, 2027, at the George Mason University Arlington Campus. Judges and staff from state attorney general offices that work in antitrust are invited to apply for the Symposium alongside more than 100 practitioners, … Continue reading “30th Annual Antitrust Symposium”
This program is currently full, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please submit an application. The Advanced Law & Economics Institute for Judges builds on the concepts learned in our Economics Institutes for Judges. This course provides more in-depth coverage and includes advanced topics in areas such as accounting, finance, environmental economics, … Continue reading “Advanced Law & Economics Institute for Judges (Presently Full; Waitlist Available)”
The Economics Institute for Judges is the LEC’s flagship program. It addresses fundamental economic concepts often found at the heart of legal disputes. Intensive classroom lectures and discussions give judges a solid grounding in economics, finance, and statistics. The practical relevance of these disciplines is emphasized through the interactive analysis of numerous cases. Instructors are Scalia Law … Continue reading “Economic Institute for Judges”
This program will examine the economics of artificial intelligence, the law’s treatment of AI, AI’s influence on the law and legal system, including lawyering and courts, and the national security and geopolitical implications in the market for and potential weaponization of artificial intelligence. The program will equip judges to evaluate information about AI while also … Continue reading “Workshop for Judges on AI: Issues in Economics, Law & National Security”
This workshop provides a practical foundation in corporate finance and valuation. Designed for judges without prior training in finance, it uses clear language and accessible examples to explain the financial concepts that commonly arise in business litigation. The course introduces the time value of money, discounted cash-flow analysis, and the relationship between risk, expected return, … Continue reading “Workshop for Judges on the Law & Economics of Corporate Finance”
The 21st Meeting of the American College of Business Court Judges, presented by the Judicial Education Program of the Law & Economics Center will be held at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. The American College of Business Court Judges (ACBCJ) was founded in 2005 to provide substantive continuing professional education programs … Continue reading “21st Meeting of the American College of Business Court Judges”
