Thursday, January 25, 2024
8:15 AM to 4:15 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Courtyard by Marriott
4 Sebethe Drive,
Cromwell
Agenda
Presented by the CT Bar Institute
About the Program
Foundations of Civil Trial:
Join us for day one of the Civil Trial Bootcamp where you will dive deep into the intricacies of civil trial proceedings with our intensive workshop tailored for burgeoning trial lawyers. This program is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the trial process from the initial stages of pre-trial preparation to the final closing arguments.
Day two will be held on February 22, 2024, which will be a full day of opening and closing practice with feedback provided by skilled attorneys and current and retired judges. You will need to register separately for day two.
You Will Learn
- About pre-trial preparation – the groundwork necessary for a successful trial
- About jury selection – the art and strategy of choosing the jury you want
- About trial motions – the specifics of Motions in Limine, Motions to preclude, and more
- About trial management conferences – grasp the significance and procedure of this pivotal meeting
- About the mechanics of trial – a step-by-step walkthrough of the trial process, from opening statements to witness examinations to closing arguments
Who Should Attend
Attorneys beginning trial practice, and attorneys interested in honing their trial skills.
Cost
(Includes: breakfast, lunch, and electronic materials)
Young Lawyers Section Member: $189
Member $230
Student Member $125
Non-Member $399
Financial hardship information is available upon request.
CLE Credit
CT: 6.0 CLE Credits (General)
NY: 7.0 CLE Credits (Skills)
The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys 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, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml.
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.
Contact
Member Service Center