1. The Institute of Advanced Judicial Studies was established in 1984 in memory of the late Justice Yoel Sussman, former president of the Supreme Court of Israel. In its activities, the Institute stresses the need for an efficient judicial system, and organizes training courses in order to increase the efficiency of the judges' work, including their administrative tasks. In addition to training by subject, special training courses are held for courts empowered with special jurisdiction, such as Family Courts and Labor Courts. The Institute operates from offices located on the premises of the Supreme Court and is granted total independence. About Us2008 ProgramStaffContact Us About US More

2. At its inception, the Institute organized a few training courses a year for acting judges. The number of courses has increased over the years, and at present stands at about fifty courses per annum. The training courses are open to all judges and every course is attended by 25-40 participants. Once every year, the Institute holds training courses for new judges. The goals of the training courses are to discuss issues and questions that arise at the outset of a judge's tenure, and to acquaint the judges with the various public entities that are in constant contact with the courts such as the Israeli Police Force, the Prison Service, the Probation Services and the Public Defender's Office. Every year, the Institute holds Special Evaluation Courses for lawyers who are candidates for judicial nomination. The aim of the courses is to assist with the admission process and to single out candidates who are interested in becoming Judges. The Institute conducts courses for lawyers who are candidates for the position of Court Registrar and for Court Registrars who are candidates for the position of judges. More

3. From time to time, the Institute invites lecturers from abroad to speak on substantive issues and on subjects relating to the efficiency of the judicial system. The Institute is in contact with schools for judges and with training institutes around the world, and conducts exchange programs with various judicial institutes. The Institute is a founding member of the International Organization for Judicial Training (IOJT). The Institute ’ s director, Dr. Shlomo Levin, serves as elected President of the IOJT, since 2002. Foreign Relations

4. Programs About Us2008 ProgramStaff Contact Us The 2008 program consists of 43 courses and seminars, including a mediation workshop. full 2008 program full 2008 program The Institute offers annual advanced courses on subjects as ‘ the law of evidence ’, ‘ labor law ’, ‘ criminal procedure ’ and ‘ mediation ’. These courses are specially targeted at: New Judges; Labor Court Judges; Administrative Court Judges; Presidents and Vice Presidents; Juvenile Court Judges; Family Court Judges; attorneys who are candidates for the Judiciary.

5.  The Institute is directed by Dr. Shlomo Levin, who served as Deputy President of the Supreme Court until his retirement in February 2003.  The Director is assisted by a Board of Directors: Justice Eliezer Rivlin, Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Israel Justice Asher Grunis, the Supreme Court of Israel Judge Bilha Gillor, President of the Haifa District Court Judge Zvi Zylbertal, Jerusalem District Court Judge Yigal Mersel, Registrar of the Supreme Court  Judge (ret.) Haim Porat, Former Deputy President of the Tel-Aviv District Court serves as the Deputy Director of the Institute. Staff of the Institute About Us2008 ProgramStaff Contact Us

6. Mailing Address: The Institute of Advanced Judicial Studies The Supreme Court of Israel, Sha'arei Mishpat Street Jerusalem 91950, Israel Tel: +972-(2)-675-9652 Fax:+972-(2)-675-9605 E-mail: ahuva@supreme.court.gov.ilahuva@supreme.court.gov.il About Us2008 ProgramStaff Contact Us