Hello everyone and welcome to the L3 “Advanced Investigations II” module! As we already introduced in “Advanced Investigations I”, these two modules will get deeper into Investigation theory and provide you with a useful way to guide your investigation process, so you can collect enough relevant information to make your decision. During this module we’ll […]
Now that you have taken and passed the required Investigations courses, it’s time to reflect! Self-Evaluation is a skill that is easy to start and difficult to master. The key to self-growth on your way to Level 3 is, to be honest with yourself about where your strengths and weaknesses are, and how you intend to […]
The Magic Infraction Procedure Guide describes the penalties and remedies for problems that happen at tournaments. Sometimes, the rulings from the IPG seem unintuitive or complex, and most judges wonder at some point in their career why we have policy at all. In this module, we will discuss the philosophy behind the IPG and go […]
What is a mentor? Merriam-Webster defines Mentor in a very simple way: a mentor is a trusted counselor and guide, and this definition is kind of self-explanatory. A Mentor is the person you look for when you need advice, or help achieving a certain goal, and the word trusted in the definition is key; most […]
Penalty and policy philosophy is one of the most complex qualities to master, as it requires both an heavy knowledge of the documents and a solid dose of critical thinking. In this module, we will see how you can guide your mentees on this path. We will cover: When to explain philosophy How to teach […]
Draft calling is when someone, usually a judge, helps to structure a draft by announcing instructions to players, for example how much time they have for each pick, and enforcing that time limit. You might have heard it on a Grand Prix Day 2 or other competitive or professional draft. Why call a draft? The […]
As an L3 or a Team Lead in Training Position (TLTP) holder operating at a GP, you are allowed to perform backups without double checking them with someone else. This Judge Academy module will focus on best practices and reflexes to have when a judge reaches out seeking approval for their backup. That being said, […]
Congratulations on becoming a judge! But now what? Well, as a Judge you are working events and if you are progressing towards L2 you are going to start working with other judges, and that is our main focus in this module. This can happen at your local shop – maybe for a prerelease, an FNM, […]
A deviation is a ruling that is consciously different from the document’s prescribed remedy to a given situation. These happen very rarely, and only occur in significant and exceptional circumstances or in situations that have no applicable philosophy for guidance. This module will help you understand: When and why deviations may occur How to recognize […]
Now that you have taken and passed the required Penalty and Policy Philosophy courses, it’s time to reflect! Self-Evaluation is a skill that is easy to start and difficult to master. The key to self-growth on your way to Level 3 is, to be honest with yourself about where your strengths and weaknesses are, and how […]
