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Ethics & Specialty CreditsLaw Practice ManagementLegal Research & WritingNY Specific3-part Training PathBridge the Gap: A Complete Free Series for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys
From tackling your first trial to battling imposter syndrome, your first couple of years in the legal profession are bound to be filled with ups and downs. Are you ready for it? Designed specifically for newly admitted New York attorneys, this insightful three-part series provides you with tips and tricks for successfully transitioning from law student to lawyer. Review key rules and decisions governing attorneys' professional obligations, refine your legal research and writing skills, come away with essential guidelines for avoiding malpractice and litigation, and demonstrate best practices for handling cybersecurity issues in legal practice. Satisfy your new attorney requirements and build your knowledge - register today!
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Legal Research & WritingNY SpecificPractical Skills for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys
You've passed your bar exam and have been admitted! Now you just need to get caught up on all the state, local, and firm-specific best practices; adopt effective client bedside manner; and seamlessly fit into your firm's culture. We've got you! This fast-paced practical skills guide will help you get the essentials down. From effective client management to legal research, drafting, and problem-solving, our experienced New York attorney faculty will offer their hard-won practical advice to get you up to speed. Register today! Tackle problems with confidence: learn how to work through challenges and act as part of the team. Build a solid foundation for each case you handle with legal research and reasoning tips from the pros. Learn the official and unspoken rules of communication with supervising attorneys, the court, and third parties. Build lasting attorney-client relationships with practical guidance on counseling clients. Learn how to navigate the murky waters of ADR and courtroom etiquette.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 13, 1:00 PM
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsTrying a Civil Case With Confidence
Does trial give you the litigation jitters? It doesn't have to! We'll show you how to cover all your bases during trial prep, freshen up your trial advocacy skills, and prepare you to avoid common traps for the unwary so you can enter the courtroom with more assuredness and less anxiety. Build the foundation for a successful trial - register today! Learn how to avoid common rookie mistakes. Tackle evidence issues early on so you have less to worry about in the heat of battle. Find out how to "pick" the right jury for the case. Discover the formula behind engaging and persuasive opening statements. Explore ways to stay in control of the witness during cross-examination. Review best practices for making and responding to trial objections. Get the confidence and insight you need to deliver the perfect closing pitch.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 15, 2:00 PM
Best SellerLitigation & AppealsA Beginner's Guide to Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses
Cross-examining an expert witness doesn't have to be daunting! Unlock the secrets to handling expert witness cross-examination in this beginner-friendly course. Discover crucial insights on research, impeachment, questioning tactics, and more. Take on your next expert witness with confidence - register today! Gain strategies for researching opposing experts and weakening their testimony. Explore the difference between constructive and destructive cross-examination. Unveil techniques for questioning, challenging expert credibility, and breaking down complex testimony. Discover the grounds for impeaching an expert and the most effective methods of doing so. Learn to anticipate and effectively respond to objections during cross-examination.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 1, 5:00 PM
Litigation & AppealsHow to Subpoena Social Media and Phone Records
Getting a social media company, email service provider, or phone carrier to produce records is no easy task. This program will reveal practical strategies for issuing subpoenas, overcoming SCA objections, and acquiring the information you need when a subpoena simply won't cut it. Learn how to get third-party electronic information for your case - register today! Learn how to get around the Stored Communications Act barrier to discovery. Fine tune your requests and anticipate your chances of success by exploring relevant case law. Get tips for subpoenaing records from different companies.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 19, 5:00 PM
Litigation & AppealsThe Countdown to Trial: What You Should be Doing and When
The clock is ticking - are you ready? This practical program will walk you through those critical days and hours leading up to trial with handy checklists, sample forms, and actionable insights to ensure you go into the courtroom ready to win. Avoid last-minute chaos and scrambling: build your confidence and organizational skills to ensure every detail is in place. Register today! Secure a head start so you're ready to hit the ground running when the clock really starts ticking. Stay on track with an actionable game plan for your final month. Get laser-focused and know what you need to be doing during the final prep push. Tie up loose ends and get in the right mindset in those precious last days and hours leading up to trial.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 13, 5:00 PM
Litigation & AppealsNJ SpecificNew Jersey Civil Trial Skills
Countless hours in building a solid case theme and supporting it with admissible evidence are about to crescendo in the all-or-nothing storytelling contest. Are you ready? In this online seminar, experienced trial attorneys will reveal their hard-won insights and show you how to deliver your side of the case to the decision-makers with clarity, persuasion, and force. Gain the edge with these tried-and-true trial skills - register today! Prepare a trial notebook that provides all the documents and info you need at a moment's notice. Learn how to flush out jurors' true biases and attitudes during voir dire. Discover the recipe for opening statements that resonate with jurors. Get practical pointers on introducing exhibits and responding to objections. Refine your direct and cross-examination skills with tips from veteran trial attorneys. Make the most of your last arguments before the jury head into deliberations.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 11, 1:00 PM
Best SellerCT SpecificLitigation & AppealsHow to Lay a Foundation to Get Your Evidence Introduced in Connecticut
You can't get your evidence admitted without establishing the proper evidentiary foundations. In this practical online seminar, faculty will teach you how to lay a foundation for different types of evidence and avoid being tripped up by objections opposing counsel will throw your way. Navigate the rules of evidence with confidence - register today! Pick up preparation pointers that will help you avoid troubles at trial. Learn how to authenticate social media posts, texts, emails, and other electronic evidence. Find out how to establish a proper foundation for medical records, business records, and more. See how to get your expert's testimony in - and keep theirs out. Hear how to best introduce physical evidence at trial. Convince the court that you've satisfied the fairness requirement for demonstrative evidence.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 4, 1:00 PM
Litigation & AppealsNew!Applying the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Navigating the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) can be daunting for new and experienced attorneys alike. This CLE course provides a practical guide to applying the FRCP in your first (or next) federal case. Gain a solid understanding of key rules and procedures, from initial pleadings to trial and post-trial motions. This course will equip you with the confidence and skills necessary to effectively represent your clients in federal court. Register today! Gain Confidence: Develop a strong foundation in federal procedure, reducing anxiety and increasing confidence in handling federal cases. Avoid Costly Mistakes: Learn common pitfalls and how to avoid them, protecting your clients and your reputation. Enhance Advocacy Skills: Master essential procedural tools to effectively advocate for your clients in federal court. Improve Efficiency: Streamline your workflow by understanding the critical deadlines and requirements of the FRCP.
Live Online + OnDemandJul 8, 5:00 PM
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.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 25, 2:00 PM
Litigation & AppealsHow Jurors Think: What Every Trial Attorney Needs to Know
Don't miss this opportunity for expert insights and innovative trial strategies! This comprehensive, full-day course allows you to step out of your own shoes to think like non-lawyers and analyze juror behavior and motivation from the jury box. Get practical advice on balancing reason and emotion in your trial presentation to appeal to jurors. Review major elements of a successful courtroom experience through the prism of the jurors' experience and improve each case's chances of success. Register today! Review key elements of a strong case theme and get tips for fully developing and presenting a cohesive story. Ask voir dire questions that get at the heart of jurors' attitudes, biases, and beliefs. Prepare your client and witnesses for the stand to help them connect with the jurors. Create and use visual demonstratives to enhance - not hinder - your case. Don't let difficult witnesses gain the upper hand: conduct a cross-examination that shows jurors you're in control. Find out which closing argument strategies work with jurors and which fall flat or even backfire.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 13, 2:00 PM
Law Practice ManagementNJ SpecificNew Jersey Trust and Business Accounting Guide for New Attorneys
You've joined the ranks of NJ attorneys! Now comes the avalanche of new cases, client questions, deadlines, and more. Just keeping track of all the legal tasks is plenty - now you also have to worry about safeguarding clients' monies. Let us simplify the business/administrative side of things with the essential guide to managing client and firm funds and financial records effectively. Get practical guidance on establishing and maintaining client trust accounts, reconciling bank statements, and handling trust account disbursements. Avoid simple mistakes that can lead to misappropriation claims. Register today! Gain a solid understanding of client trust account rules and regulations. Learn best practices for establishing, maintaining, and reconciling trust accounts. Develop effective strategies for tracking income and expenses. Minimize the risk of financial errors and inadvertent rules violations. Build a strong foundation for managing the financial aspects of your legal practice.
Live Online + OnDemandMay 16, 6:00 PM
Litigation & AppealsNew!Tackling Fraud Cases: A Legal Guide
Discover key strategies and insights needed to navigate civil fraud cases. This course provides a deep dive into the various types of civil fraud, from misrepresentation to nondisclosure, as well as emerging trends in fraud litigation. Learn how to build a strong case as a plaintiff attorney or craft effective defenses to mitigate damages and counter fraud allegations. Whether you're representing the plaintiff or the defense, this course equips you with practical tools and trial tactics to succeed in civil fraud litigation. Register today! Learn about the different types of fraud and emerging trends in fraud cases. Discover strategies for bringing a successful fraud claim. Explore how best to defend against claims of fraud.
Live Online + OnDemandJun 30, 5:00 PM
OnDemand Wisconsin CLE Courses
Access our On-Demand Wisconsin CLE Courses to fit your learning into your busy schedule. NBI’s online library features a wide variety of courses available anytime, anywhere. Perfect for legal professionals who need flexibility, our on-demand courses cover crucial legal topics and ensure you can earn your continuing education credits at your convenience.
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