Critical Trial Skills for Legal Services Attorneys

November 12-14, 2009

Arlington, VA

Space is limited to 32 participants so register today!

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We would like to invite you to participate in a FREE, three day skills training workshop at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation training facility. This masters class is modeled on the National Institute for Trial Advocacy format, with emphasis on student performance, faculty critique, and video review.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Developing a Theme
• Introduction and Use of Exhibits
• Direct and Cross-Examination
• Impeachment
• Opening Statements
• Closing Argument

19.25 hours of MCLE credit have been requested in 60-minute states, and 23.1 hours of MCLE credit have been requested in 50-minute states.

Accreditation has been requested for this program from every state with mandatory continuing legal education requirements for attorneys. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of CLE. Certificates of Attendance will be available at the conclusion of the program for both attendees and faculty. Please call 312-988-6714 two to three weeks prior to the program for questions pertaining to the number of credit hours requested.

Attendance is required each day by all registrants.

The Seidman Residence Center
The Seidman Residence Center is located in the FDIC. To make a hotel reservation, please contact the William Seidman Center (FDIC) at (703) 516-4630 or 1-(877) 275-7853 by Monday, October 12, 2009 and refer to the ABA Section of Litigation Legal Services Training to ensure the discounted rate of $175 plus applicable taxes. After October 12th, the ABA discounted rate cannot be guaranteed and will be subject to availability.

Please refer to emails you received about this training program for parking and hotel information.

Courtroom attire.