California MCLE - Trial Skills Courses
This is a listing of Trial Skills CLE Courses for California. Please make your selection below of California CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
California MCLE
Accreditation Info
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education is a CLE provider accredited by the California State Bar, Provider #15390. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Effective Appellate Advocacy
Effective Appellate Advocates require the flexibility to navigate the ever-changing rules of the appellate courts, as well as the ability to think strategically and communicate effectively. This CLE course will explain how an Appellate Advocate must actually function as a partner in handling attorneys and will provide tips for assessing potential appeals, writing appeals and arguing before the appellate courts. More Info
$291General Credit -
Be Prepared! A Survey of Trial Preparation for Lawyers
Designed for novice attorneys, in particular those approaching their first trial, this CLE course will provide everything you need to do including ethical obligations, stages of preparation and trial notebook. Strategies, comprehensive files and notes and how to organize it all will be explained so that your first foray into the courtroom will be successful. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
I Don’t Have Time to Manage My Time: Secrets to Enhanced Work Performance
No matter how much we might wish for more, there are only so many hours in a day. And regardless of how organized we may be, there is a limit to what can get done in a specific amount of time. Moreover, sometimes in an effort to manage time, we often fall into the trap of wasting more time that we are utilizing. This CLE course will provide innovative techniques to master how you use your time. By creating time management goals that modify your behavior and the way you use your time. The... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Complex Homicide Prosecution: A Case Study of the Trial of Ted Bundy’s Last Murder
This CLE course will delve into the criminal activity of murderer Ted Bundy following his jail break in Colorado leading to his arrest in Florida. The course will explain the investigation of his last murder and offer a comprehensive account of how the prosecution built and delivered the case at trial. Lawyer performances will be critiqued with an eye toward better handling of high-profile murder cases. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Aggressive Presentation of Medical Evidence, and Other Trial Tips from a Veteran Defense Lawyer
Many in the legal field believe that jurors are swayed by emotions, bias and personal preference. This hour-long CLE course will make the case that what most influences jurors is the evidence. The course will use that as the basis for a presentation on why medical professionals should testify about critical chart entries bearing on liability, damages and proximate causes as well as the benefit of medical evidence obtained from the original author versus an expert. The course will explain the r... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Killer Depositions: Tactics, Tips, & Techniques That Can Make or Break Your Case
Fact dependent cases rely on depositions, both of your client and your opponent. This CLE course will offer a brief guide into how to properly and effectively plan for depositions including the psychological and strategic issues that come into play. Critical portions of the CPLR and Uniform Rules designed to guide attorneys though conflicts will also be presented. More Info
$552.5General Credits -
Pre-Trial Motions: 4th and 5th Amendment Violations
Criminal Defense lawyers rely on pre-trial motions for the success of their cases. This CLE course will present the most common mistakes that can be made through the violation of the 4th and 5th amendments regarding pre-trial motions. The course will provide familiarity with the issues that will make you a more effective criminal defense attorney. More Info
$551.75General Credits -
Medical Malpractice: Pick Your Cases Carefully
Case selection and early review of potential medical malpractice cases are critical aspects to your success. Medical malpractice cases, as one of the few requiring a certificate of merit prior to filing, they are frequently discussed regarding tort reform, particularly given that the settlements from these cases are often related to the severity of injury. This CLE course will discuss the importance of early review and the prevention of frivolous cases and improve your chances of success. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Basic Motion Writing
Writing a civil motion requires a specific set of knowledge and skills. This one hour CLE course will provide the basics for writing civil motions for filing in the New York State Supreme Court. The course will review how to draft and produce a NYSCEF-ready motion which includes Notice of Motion, Attorney Affirmation and Memorandum of Law. The course will also explain how to plan and organize the process of writing to ensure high-quality motions that will succeed in providing the best results... More Info
$291General Credit -
How to Prepare for High Profile Cases
High profile cases include the added pressure of intense media attention. This CLE course will explain how to effectively handle a high profile case and make the extra attention work to your advantage. Understanding what will pique the interest of local, national and international media as well as parameters to avoid breach of ethics in implementing these strategies will be addressed. More Info
$291General Credit
