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Trial Planning

An advanced look at trial practice. Includes how to create and use a master trial plan, run a trial team, set yourself up well for an appeal, and make sure your witnesses are ready.

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    General
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    Applied For
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  1. still frame from Creating a Master Trial Plan 13 min

    Creating a Master Trial Plan

    How to create a master document that will serve as the blueprint for your entire trial. Every task your team tackles will be more efficient and more effective because of this document—letting you move through trial in an orderly fashion.

  2. still frame from Running a Trial Team 15 min

    Running a Trial Team

    How to manage a trial team, lead its operations, and make sure that all trial materials are completed on time and consistently with team strategy. This course is valuable both for the person in charge of the team, as well as any other member. It includes how to effectively assign trial tasks, optimize (and not overdo) team meetings, make decisions efficiently, delegate effectively, and stay on top of trial deadlines.

  3. still frame from Prepping a Witness for Cross 13 min

    Prepping a Witness for Cross

    An advanced discussion on how to prepare your witness for cross examination. Teaches how to educate your witness on the tactics the other lawyer will use, and how they can defuse those tactics. Also covers how to approach mock cross, what to look for in your witness’s mock answers, and how to give effective feedback.

  4. still frame from Trying Your Case with an Eye Toward Appeal 12 min

    Trying Your Case with an Eye Toward Appeal

    A detailed discussion of how to position yourself well for appellate review. Includes how to present your evidence, respond to objections, exclude your opponent’s evidence, and preserve arguments at the end of trial.

  5. still frame from Prepping a Witness for Direct 12 min

    Prepping a Witness for Direct

    How to prepare your witness for their direct examination. Includes how to discuss their answers with them, prepare them on negative points, and instruct them on demeanor. Also covers strategy for an effective mock Q&A.