North Dakota CLE - Trial Skills Courses
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Your Client’s Story: Connecting with the Jury from Opening to Closing
This CLE program explores the strategic and persuasive craft of opening statements and closing arguments in jury trials. These critical advocacy moments provide counsel with the opportunity to introduce the client as a person, establish credibility, and frame the narrative that will guide the jury’s understanding of the evidence and the law. Effective openings and closings require more than polished rhetoric; they demand thoughtful alignment with trial strategy, case themes, and juror expectat... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandCD/DVD/USB, Online, iOS/Android App
Preparing Vulnerable Witnesses for Testimony
This client-focused CLE course equips attorneys with the essential skills to confidently prepare survivors of domestic violence—and other vulnerable or anxious witnesses—for high-stakes testimony. You’ll learn how to build trust, shape persuasive narratives, and ready clients for the intensity of cross-examination, all while enhancing your own courtroom strategy and presence. For attorneys seeking to become more effective, compassionate, and trial-ready advocates, this course is an ind... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandCD/DVD/USB, Online, iOS/Android App
Four + Ethics Challenges for Civil Litigators
This CLE course examines four of the most pressing and evolving ethical challenges confronting civil litigators today. Drawing on decades of trial experience, the faculty will analyze core ethical principles and apply them to high-risk situations that routinely arise in civil practice. The program will address ethical boundaries in preparing clients for testimony, including where effective advocacy ends and improper coaching begins. It will explore emerging professional responsibility i... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
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Modern Criminal Law Practice: Updates and Evidentiary Challenges
This CLE program provides a practitioner focused update on modern criminal law developments across four major jurisdictions: Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and California. Participants will explore the most significant statutory reforms of the last 2–3 years—including new criminal offenses, sentencing revision laws, expanded judicial discretion, updated bail frameworks, and evolving victims’ rights protections—alongside emerging evidentiary and search and seizure challenges shaped by digital t... More Info
$501General Credit -
On-DemandCD/DVD/USB, Online, iOS/Android App
False Claims Act: Civil & Criminal Strategies
This CLE course will address the motivation behind the government bringing False Claims Act cases. It will explore the framework to successfully defend a case and position it for a beneficial settlement. The program will also cover how to best keep a civil matter from becoming a criminal matter and will discuss the framework that has been successfully used to secure not guilty verdicts in a criminal false claims trial. More Info
$501General Credit -
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The Playbook for Winning Sport Liability Cases
Drawing from three decades and over 300 cases at the intersection of sports and entertainment law, this dynamic CLE presentation reveals the strategic blueprint for winning high-stakes sport liability cases. You'll gain insider access to battle-tested techniques for identifying and leveraging expert witnesses who can make or break your case, mastering the discovery process to uncover critical evidence, and strategically establishing or dismantling standards of care. Through riveting ca... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Small Cases, Big Skills: Mastering Litigation Under $25,000
Small Claims and Special Civil matters offer an ideal training ground for developing practical litigation skills. This CLE course examines how handling lower-stakes civil cases can sharpen core competencies that translate directly to larger, more complex litigation. Participants will focus on essential fundamentals—including pleadings, motion practice, evidentiary presentation, courtroom procedure, and client management—within the procedural framework of their jurisdiction. By mastering... More Info
$501General Credit -
Live WebinarMonday, May 4, 202611:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: So You Think You Want to Be a Criminal Defense Lawyer? A Practical Guide from First Meeting to Final Plea
This CLE program offers a practical, step-by-step overview of a criminal case from the defense perspective, beginning with the initial client interview and ending with plea negotiations and final deadlines. The course covers key stages including bail and first appearances, discovery, speedy trial issues, affirmative defenses, pre-trial motions, and scheduling orders, with an emphasis on real-world decision-making and case management. Designed for newer attorneys and those transitioning... More Info
$1002General Credits -
Live WebinarFriday, May 1, 202612:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury: A Lawyer’s Guide to Working Effectively with Medical Experts
This CLE program provides a practical roadmap for effectively engaging and working with medical expert witnesses across the lifecycle of a case. From early case evaluation through report preparation, depositions, and trial, attorneys will learn how to strategically collaborate with medical experts to build stronger, more persuasive cases. The course will address key considerations in selecting the right expert, structuring productive communications, and ensuring that expert opinions are... More Info
$501General Credit -
Live WebinarFriday, April 24, 20261:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: The Law of Self-Defense and Defense of Others: The Daniel Penny Prosecution
This CLE session provides an in-depth examination of the case People v. Daniel Penny, covering the legal, procedural, and strategic dimensions of one of the most high-profile recent criminal cases. Participants will explore the background of the defendant and the victim, the unfolding of the subway incident, and the role of viral media in shaping public perception and legal strategy. The course will also examine the defense’s approach to pre-trial planning, trial preparation, jury sele... More Info
$501General Credit