LESA received rave reviews of the Running Your First Trial seminar that we held a few weeks ago. Since we had this sold-out seminar recorded, you can find out what all the excitement was about for yourself with our seminar on demand!
Given the format of this program, viewing the recordings of the seminar presenters will be much more valuable than simply reading their print materials. You’ll benefit from seeing:
- Mona Duckett QC’s interactive demonstration of how to prepare an examination of a witness in chief and cross,
- The recorded Q & A sections of the presentations, which offer additional insight and information not necessarily addressed in the print materials, and
- Videos of a mock case (Michel v Canless Housing Corporation) that presenters used to anchor their discussions and demonstrate the practical application of the points made.
This seminar on demand includes videos and materials that address the following topics:
- Overview of the mechanics of trial, rules of evidence, and the concept of theme and theory,
- Pre-trial processes necessary to prepare for trial,
- How to organize your evidence using a proof table and how to best introduce evidence at trial,
- What to include in and when to make opening statements,
- How to examine a witness in chief and cross-examination, and
- Strategy for using experts.
There is plenty of useful information and practical tips to be gained from these materials, and it may be hard to nail down what is the most useful part of this resource. Here’s a sample of what live seminar attendees found beneficial about this program.
The linking of the information contained in the materials to the practice of the presenters was very valuable as it grounded the material to concrete stories. … The printed materials are really excellent and well organized. The videos were fantastic for a visual and experiential learner like me.”
“Interaction between the panel and audience; video examples”
“Hearing the various perspectives, ranging from personal injury defense counsel, medical plaintiff counsel, to criminal defense counsel, and the bench really gave me a better idea of what is involved in preparing and running a trial”
“Practical information from experienced lawyers that I can begin using today”
“Very practical tips. Mona’s whiteboard exercise was particularly helpful”
If you’re a civil litigator wanting to brush up on your trial skills, this is the perfect resource to provide you with information on a range of topics. Although it was targeted to new lawyers, we received feedback that there’s something to gain regardless of your level of experience. Attendees told us that it was both “a great program to help new lawyers” and “a good refresher on how to run a trial.”
Visit our website to purchase Running Your First Trial or to discover other seminars on demand.
