Trial Ready: Essential Strategies for Associates Preparing for Their First Case

Throughout this two-hour presentation we will equip junior attorneys with the fundamental skills needed to successfully prepare for trial. This session will cover both procedural and substantive steps, including preparing witnesses, crafting persuasive arguments, and ensuring all necessary trial preparations are completed. Participants will gain insight into drafting and presenting compelling opening and closing statements, as well as handling pretrial motions effectively. Whether you're gearing up for your first courtroom appearance or looking to refine your trial preparation techniques, this program provides practical strategies to build confidence and advocacy skills in litigation.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

• Preparing witnesses for trial
• Preparing arguments for trial
• Pretrial motions
• Preparing and presenting opening and closing arguments

Date / Time: May 9, 2025 

• 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Eastern
• 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Central
• 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Mountain
• 10:00 am – 12:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available