Presented by the Young Lawyers Section
About the Program
This program will explore the basics of federal practice. The presentation will focus on identifying the unique features of federal practice, which will be beneficial for both new and more experienced lawyers. Recent federal rule changes will also be highlighted as a springboard for those entering federal practice and a refresher for those with more experience.
You Will Learn
- How to handle a federal case from inception to resolution
- About the unique aspects of federal practice
- The similarities and differences between the superior court and district courts
- About rule changes in the district and how to stay informed of subsequent changes
Who Should Attend
All young lawyers who practice in the Federal Bar or are interested in joining the Federal Bar. This program will be especially timely for new attorneys who may have experience in state court and will soon be eligible for federal practice.
Cost
Member $75
Non-Member $150
Student Member $40
CLE Credit
CT: 2.0 CLE Credits (General)
NY: 2.0 CLE Credits (AOP)
The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for transitional and non-transitional CLE credits.
Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, or a fully interactive videoconference. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information about transitional and non-transitional courses, please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml. Financial hardship information is available upon request.
If the seminar is recorded, all member registrants will receive complimentary access to the recording approximately six weeks after the program. Please note that refunds will not be granted once course materials have been sent. Cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to event are non-refundable.
Closed captioning will be available during the seminar presentation for virtual attendees.
Contact
Member Service Center