Litigation & Appeals CLE Courses
NBI offers a complete library of Litigation & Appeals CLE courses addressing key legal issues, developments, and leading practices for attorneys in all stages of their practice.
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsComplete Rules of Evidence Guide: With Real-World Examples
You don't have to be a seasoned trial lawyer to understand the concepts of getting testimony or exhibits into evidence. This practical guide demystifies the rules and provides real-world language and examples to help you build your mastery over the rules. Whether you're an aspiring trial lawyer or just want to blow the dust off your trial skills, this program is for you - register today! Learn how to prove that evidence is genuine and admissible. Anticipate the various admission hurdles for lay and expert witness testimony. Strengthen your grasp over the rule against hearsay and its myriad exceptions. Obtain the upper hand with superior motion in limine drafting skills. Adapt your approach to presenting evidence based on what you're introducing and where you are. Make technology work for you, not against you in the courtroom. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed Content Advisory Committee Member James Susag.
Recorded March 06, 2025.OnDemand6 hours
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsThe Complete Civil Trial Attorney
Maximize your chance of trial victory! This program will reveal critical strategies every trial attorney needs to know. From trial preparation to closing arguments, our seasoned faculty will give you the insights you need to battle your way to that desired verdict. Register today! Don't be left unprepared: review everything you should be doing before trial, and when. Get ahead of the evidence game: discover how to get yours admitted while missing no opportunity to keep theirs out. Discover how to effectively flush out potential jurors' true feelings and opinions during voir dire. Learn how to present the best - and worst - parts of the case to judge and jury. Find creative ways to reinforce witness credibility during direct examination. Gain a firm hold on difficult witnesses during cross-examination with tips from seasoned trial attorneys.
Recorded February 28, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 46 minutes
Litigation & AppealsMemo and Brief Writing Insights You Didn't Learn in Law School
The ability to write a memo or brief is one thing - the ability to write a memo or brief your audience wants to read is another thing entirely. Our seasoned faculty will take you beyond the basics to reveal real-world legal writing strategies you should start using (and mistakes you should stop making). Refine your legal writing skills - register today! Learn how to write a brief with phrases and concepts that judges will want to steal from. Discover how to use and cite cases the right way. Reveal common legal writing mistakes you may not realize you're making.
Recorded February 21, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
True CrimeCrimes of the Century CLE: The Nuremberg Trials
With World War 2 coming to a close, the leaders of the victorious nations had a tough decision: how to deal with the war crimes of the Nazi regime? WWII was particularly hideous due to the Nazis' large-scale efforts to extinguish an entire race of people. Many proposals for the reckoning came forth, ranging from shooting the Nazi leaders on sight to a full-scale trial with due process strictures. The victorious nations settled on a trial that fell someplace in between. In this course, we will weigh the authority of the nations in even conducting such a trial, the law applied, the due process concerns, and the final verdicts. In the end, you will have to judge for yourself - was justice served? This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded March 18, 2025.OnDemand2 hours 1 minute
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsHow to Introduce Exhibits Into Evidence
Introducing exhibits can be intimidating - but it doesn't have to be. This program will make evidence admission simple by showing you the steps you must take, language you should use, and how to lay a proper evidentiary foundation. Learn the mechanics of getting exhibits smoothly into evidence - register today! Walk through each step you must take to get an exhibit admitted into evidence. Learn how to prove to the court that an exhibit is authentic. Anticipate common objections and arguments made by opposing counsel.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 8, 5:00 PM
Best SellerTrue CrimeJustice Served? Reexamining 6 High-Profile True Crime Cases
Delve into riveting stories and famous TV trials that have captivated the world, from legal quandaries in the Menendez Brothers' case to the controversial trials of the West Memphis Three and Casey Anthony. Explore the legal complexities and moral dilemmas surrounding each case, as we challenge conventional narratives and ask: has justice truly been served? Register today! Delve into the details of the West Memphis Three, a case that has sparked debates on legal fairness and due process. Gain insight into the issue of coerced confessions and their impact on criminal justice outcomes. Explore the tactical decisions and courtroom drama that characterized the Casey Anthony trial and its aftermath. Understand the implications of legal and moral decisions made in the Menendez Brothers' case. Find out how truth is pursued and challenged in the courtroom setting, particularly in cases with conflicting evidence. Investigate the allegations of injustice surrounding Steven Avery's conviction and subsequent legal battles.
Coming Soon! OnDemand recording will be available on April 14, 2025.OnDemand6 hours
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsUnmasking the Jury: Uncovering Hidden Biases and Persuading Potential Jurors
What impacts do demographics have on juror biases? How can you tell when a juror is concealing their true attitudes and beliefs, and how do you expose them? In this course, go beyond the basics and learn how to craft probing questions that reveal what jurors really think. Tilt jury composition and dynamics in your favor to enhance trial outcomes - register today! Learn how to work with and around cognitive biases. Uncover subtle yet powerful techniques to influence juror perceptions during voir dire. Expose implicit bias with creative questions and techniques. Discover how to navigate sensitive issues, juror emotions, and misinformation in jury selection.
Coming Soon! OnDemand recording will be available on April 11, 2025.OnDemand3 hours
Litigation & Appeals4.5510 AI Prompts Every Civil Litigator Needs to Know
AI is changing the legal market, and traditional litigation tasks aren’t immune. Though reports of lawyers being replaced by AI are premature, AI can ease the burden of time-consuming drafting, doc review, and other legal chores. This quick guide gives you actionable prompts you can implement to improve your productivity and provide you with more time to devote clients. Register today! Get top tips for crafting effective prompts for AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard, allowing you to streamline the drafting of legal documents. Obtain critical prompts for summarizing court filings and opinions so you can enhance your research skills and analytical precision. Employ creative trial prep prompts that streamline workflows and quickly get results. SPECIAL BONUS: Use prompts for creating engaging content for legal blogs, newsletters and other critical client outreach tools.
Recorded April 29, 2024.OnDemand1 hour 1 minute
True Crime4.71Crimes of the Century CLE: Lincoln Conspiracy
The Lincoln conspiracy trials were held when the smoke from the Civil War was still hanging in the air. This nation, fresh from the wounds of war and desperately hanging onto a fragile peace, was confronted with a crisis that could thrust the country back into bloodshed - the assassination of its president. It needed justice and it needed it immediately. But what happens when a nation's desire for swift justice collides with the defendant's due process rights? What will win out? And will justice be served? This class delves into those issues and exposes the interplay between public peace and individual due process rights. Register today! This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded November 19, 2024.OnDemand1 hour
Generative AIChatGPT and Generative AI for the Modern Litigator
If you want to maintain a competitive edge in litigation, adopting AI is no longer luxury - it's a necessity. This program will show you practical uses and pitfalls of AI in litigation practice. Unlock greater efficiency and identify new opportunities in everything from legal writing to evidence. Harness the power of AI in your practice - register today! Get practical guidance for using AI in legal research and case law analysis. Refine your legal writing with AI and avoid key pitfalls. Learn how to leverage AI in discovery to save time and reduce costs. Find out how you can use AI to predict outcomes and help shape your litigation strategy. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 7, 6:00 PM
Litigation & AppealsE-Discovery 2.0: Mastering the Latest Tools and Trends
AI-assisted tools are disrupting e-discovery production and analysis. Are you making the best use of the new free and vendor-curated resources? Are there now solutions to the complex problems you've faced in your past cases? This legal briefing tackles tough e-discovery issues and offers pro hacks for improving outcomes. Register today! Learn how to tackle the problems everchanging data formats and storage locations present. Identify preservation red flags and prevent data loss. Automate tasks, improve search accuracy, and glean new insights with AI-powered tools. *Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Recorded March 17, 2025.OnDemand1 hour 1 minute
Litigation & AppealsEvidence for Trial Lawyers: Motions, Introducing Evidence, and Objections
When it comes to evidence, knowledge of the rules does not translate to real-world ability. You need to know their practical applications and the words you should use to get the rulings you seek. This unique course is designed to magnify your learning through hypotheticals, real-world examples, role-plays, sample motions, and pointers from seasoned trial attorneys. Don't sit through another boring reading of the rules of evidence: learn how to actually put them into practice. Register today! Run through hypothetical examples of evidence introduction and objections - will it be admitted? Get behind-the-scenes insight into judicial decision-making about evidence. Learn how to use motions in limine effectively. Benefit from the combined insights of seasoned trial lawyers as they tackle tough evidence issues. Review the ethical boundaries you must never cross when using evidence to advocate for your clients. This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member Robert Kasieta.
Recorded January 22, 2025.OnDemand5 hours 49 minutes
Ethics & Specialty CreditsThe Lawyer's Duty: Ethical Considerations in Settlement Decisions
Settlement decisions can be a hotbed of ethical issues. Personal interests may cloud your judgment or lead to biased advice. Advocacy can cross the line into manipulation. Clients may have regrets and feel ill-informed. Avoid these and other griefs: join our faculty for an exploration of ethical issues and solutions in legal settlements. Provide honest assessments, ensure informed consent, and maintain fairness throughout the process - register today! Avoid misleading assessments that can erode trust and lead clients astray. Ensure clients clearly understand settlement terms, risks, and alternatives. Identify and manage conflicts that may affect the settlement process.
Recorded March 18, 2025.OnDemand 57 minutes
True Crime4.61Crimes of the Century CLE: Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Journalist H.L. Mencken called the Hauptmann trial "the greatest story since the Resurrection." Around 10pm one evening, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., was kidnapped from the New Jersey estate of his world-famous father and American hero Charles Lindbergh. This crime shocked the nation. From J. Edgar Hoover to Al Capone, the entire nation offered to help find the missing child. If you think you know how this story ends, you don't. As if this were a script written for Hollywood, you will likely not see the end coming. From Cemetery John to Principal John, this is a story on the importance of due process despite the pressures to convict and on the dangers of inherent biases in court. Learn from others' past trial mistakes - register today! This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Recorded September 24, 2024.OnDemand1 hour 8 minutes
True CrimeCrimes of the Century CLE: Menendez Brothers Murder Trial
On August 20, 1989, two brothers brutally shot their father and mother with a shotgun. It took several blasts. The last shot was done after the mother was trying to crawl away and after the boys had to re-load their weapon. What could cause two sons to brutally murder their own parents in such a heinous way? The tale of the Menendez brothers' killings is a tale that involves taped confessions to a psychologist, a hung jury, a re-trial, and the lapse of thirty years. In the end, the prosecutor will ask the court to re-sentence the brothers so they can go free. What would cause a prosecutor to have such a change of heart? This program is being designed in conjunction with attorney Joel Oster, Comedian of Law and True Crime Podcaster.
Live Online + OnDemandApr 15, 6:00 PM
