Felony deenders have not had an opportunity to hone their core trial skills and due to ongoing closures of courts, more experienced attorneys need refreshers on critical trial skills. This training will focus on developing a theory of the case, how to impeach witnesses, opening and closing, and voir dire.
January-June 2022: This interactive training program featured both pre-recorded and live web-based training. Registered participants were be provided access to a library of on-demand video content focusing on developing case theories and themes, crafting opening and closing statements, the nuts and bolts of voir dire, and critical direct and cross-examination skills.
The live web-based training featured 4 interactive skill development sessions. Working with a national faculty of experienced trainers and defense attorneys, participants will work in small groups using case hypotheticals to hone their skills.
March 25, 2022, 10 am -12 pm PT/1 pm - 3 pm ET (Case Theme and Closing Argument)
April 1, 2022 ,10 am -12 pm PT/1pm - 3 pm ET (Cross Examination of Lay Witnesses)
April 8, 2022, 10 am -12 pm PT/1pm - 3 pm ET (Cross Examination of Law Enforcement)
April 22, 2022, 10 am -12 pm PT/1pm - 3 pm ET (Opening Statements)
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