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Courtroom Skills for Pro Bono Attorneys - A Free Seminar

Friday September 21
2012

  • By: Practising Law Institute
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Time Zone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
  • CLE Credit
  • Location:
    PLI California Center
    685 Market Street
    San Francisco/Webinar, CA
  • Contact:
    Leonard McKenzie
    Practising Law Institute
    212-824-5826
  • Website: www.pli.edu

Why you should attend

Attend this training for an overview of trial skills helpful to attorneys handling Pro Bono litigation matters particularly in an Unlawful Detainer context. Unlawful Detainers as summary proceedings provide unique challenges in trial preparation and representation. This three hour training is designed for practitioners at all experience levels. The panelists are experienced litigators in Pro Bono cases and eviction defense. This training provides useful tools for trial preparation and representation.

What you will learn

• Development of theory and theme of your case and how to translate that into a persuasive story at trial
• Tips on trial preparation, witness preparation, jury selection and pre-trial motions
• Direct and Cross examination, presentation of exhibits
• Effective use of objections and other evidence issues
• Persuasive closing arguments

Who should attend

Practitioners interested in building litigation skills to effectively represent low income clients in Pro Bono matters,particularly trial preparation courtroom skills.

PLEASE NOTE:

PLI is also offering a Live Webcast of the Program. This means that you can view this program from your office or even at home on your computer. We can also set up a Group Cast which would enable a number of attorneys from your office to view the program at once.

  • CLE Credit Comments: CLE-NY Credits Credit Status: Approved Transitional: Yes Total Credits: 3.50 Skills: 3.50 CLE-CA Credits Credit Status: Approved Total Credits: 3.00 General: 3.00 PLI's live programs are approved in all states that require mandatory continuing legal education for attorneys. Please visit our website for additional State CLE information
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