Rhode Island MCLE - Trial Skills Courses

This is a listing of Trial Skills CLE Courses for Rhode Island. Please make your selection below of Rhode Island 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.

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    Batson v. Kentucky and the Continuing Challenge of Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection

    All white juries continue to be the norm, even in locations with diverse populations. The reasons offered for striking people of color are often trivial and generally fall into the category of “approved race-neutral reasons” which are routinely approved by judges. With this is a growing recognition that Batson has failed to prevent discrimination in jury selection. Some states have adopted other approaches to combat discrimination in selection. This CLE course will review the challenge... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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    COVID-19 and Due Process

    The COVID pandemic has presented its own challenges to due process issues in litigation. This CLE course will explain these issues with regards to jury selection, witness testimony, public access to courts, speedy trials, remote/video testimony, and best health practices in court and in the office. The course is designed to be modular and can be expanded or condensed in conjunction with other courses. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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    Writing and Editing Tips

    This practical CLE course on legal writing designed to produce immediate improvements in quality will cover issues such as readability, clarity and credibility. The course will offer strategies on making good choices regarding language, formatting, sequence and analysis and will also offer tips to greatly improve the editing process and its results. More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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    Panning for Gold: Making Preliminary Hearings Count

    Whether to learn more about a prosecution case, test legal theories for the defense or lock in a witness’s story, preliminary and other pre-trial evidentiary hearings provide excellent opportunities. Considering the goals of each hearing is important, even when they are not decided in our favor, as well as that of each witness and each topic uncovered. Understanding the goals can help determine the strategy and tactics to be used at the hearing, in particular the choice of questioning techniqu... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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    Legal Writing: Striving for Clarity

    Clarity is a key element in legal writing. This CLE course, entitled Striving for Clarity and presented by Judge Bob Bacharach, will include discussions of psycholinguistics, oratory, and advocacy to help enhance the clarity of legal writing. The course will address issues such as creating context before details, simplicity of language, linking information in sentences and conveying information in manageable portions. The course will break down legal writing and show how to maximize it... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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    Immigration Court Practice, Litigation, and Procedure

    After 20 years in the field, having worked through 4 different presidential administrations, veteran of immigration law, deportation and removal defense litigation Rahul Manchanda of famed Wall Street law firm Manchanda Law Office PLLC is one of few individuals with the skills and knowledge to guide you through this legal area. In this CLE course he will take you inside the super sub-specialty of Immigration and Deportation defense litigation and trial in situations when opposing coun... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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    The Ethics of Criminal Trial Practice

    Criminal cases are daunting endeavors that are filled with complications. Yet beyond factual analysis and legal considerations are the ethical issues that may arise. This CLE course will explain the ethical responsibilities that every trial litigator may face. The course will present the various ethical considerations that are likely to come up before and during the trial process and these issues should be addressed and handled. More Info

    $65
    1.5Ethics Credits
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    A Musical Playlist for Successful Motion Writing

    Writing a motion need not be a chore. In fact, when done in the right frame of mind, it can even be enjoyable. This CLE course will take you through a musical playlist that corresponds to tips, strategies and rules for persuasive motions that are as inspiring for the listener as they are for the writer who is drafting. The course will explain specific standards for any type of motion as well as strategies to employ for your Notice of Motion and Affirmation and Memorandum of Law. The co... More Info

    $29
    1General Credit
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    How to Try Section 1983 Lawsuits Against Police for Fabrication of Evidence in Reports, Affidavits, and Testimony

    The rise in police brutality has come hand-in-hand with a rise in police lying. This rise has impacted criminal proceedings, hides misconduct and drastically reduces the public’s respect and support for law enforcement. Even worse, few officers are called to account, even when police reports are falsified, essentially created a court-reinforced criminality. Under the 42 USC § 1983 for fabrication of evidence, wherein lawyers may sue police and municipalities for false arrest, loss of employmen... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits
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    Jury Selection In Civil Cases: What You Need To Know

    Jury selection is a critical aspect of a trial’s success and opening remarks form their first impression of the facts of the case. Jury selection must be thought-out and strategic. This CLE course, presented by Jeffrey M. Kimmel, one of New York’s leading civil trial attorneys, will explain the key factors in a well-executed jury selection and how it can impact your outcome. The course will review various methodologies regarding jury selection including creating an “ideal juror” frame... More Info

    $55
    1.5General Credits
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