Training Course Syllabus:

Civil Court Procedure and Strategy Boot Camp

Get a Comprehensive Review of the Civil Litigation Process

This two-day practical guide to civil litigation will walk you through the structure and strategy of a lawsuit from client intake and initial filing through settlement, trial and post-trial remedies. Take the time to ask your most pressing questions and find out what works and what doesn't in real-life situations. Get efficiency tips from seasoned litigators. Register today!

• Get two full days of civil litigation training for only $575, so you can navigate the court system with ease.
• Learn what they don't teach you in law school - hear real-life examples from experienced faculty.
• Gain a quick refresher on the structure and function of the various courts and learn how state civil procedure differs from federal.
• Get a head start on the case with detailed instructions on how to properly initiate action with a court.
• Avoid unnecessary and frustrating delays - learn to identify all the important case-related deadlines and plan your work around them.
• Follow proper discovery procedures to the letter to ensure thorough and admissible evidence supports your case.
• Make the best use of pretrial motions with precise timing and impeccable execution.
• Deliver a compelling opening statement for a favorable first impression.
• Learn when and how to object without alienating the judge or jury.
• Guide your witnesses in providing persuasive and compelling testimony.
• Diminish the influence of opposing testimony: know how to limit responses and highlight prior inconsistencies.
• Be persuasive: use easy, inexpensive technology to tell a compelling story.
• Review a number of scenarios that test the bounds of legal ethics and come up with acceptable solutions together.
• Avoid fatal missteps in filing notices of appeal and other documentation.

DAY 1

1. The Structure and Overview of the Court System
2. Commencing the Action
3. Responsive Pleadings -What to Use, When and How
4. Non-Complaint Claims and Third Party Practice
5. The Purpose, Procedure and Strategy of Discovery
6. Motions, Notices and Hearings
7. Maintaining an Ethical Practice
8. Settlements and Judgments before Trial

DAY 2

9. How to Select the Right Jury for Your Case
10. Opening Statements - Telling a Compelling Story
11. Skillful Use of Objections
12. Getting the Best Out of Witness Examination
13. Effective Use of Exhibits
14. Closing Statements and Final Jury Instructions
15. Post-Trial Tactics - Judgments, Appeals, Enforcement

Seminar Summary:

This two-day practical guide to civil litigation will walk you through the structure and strategy of a lawsuit from client intake and initial filing through settlement, trial and post-trial remedies. (see full course description)

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