South Dakota CLE - Trial Skills Courses
This is a listing of Trial Skills CLE Courses for South Dakota. Please make your selection below of South Dakota 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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How to Win Big at Trial
Highlighting the key elements that go into a successful trial outcome, this CLE course, presented by two of America’s most experienced trial lawyers, will explain the whys and how tos that must be adhered to. The course will reveal tips and strategies for ensuring and avoiding specific things that can make or break any jury trial and include practical suggestions from real trials to sharpen and improve your skills. More Info
$812.5General Credits -
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pre-Plea and Pre-Sentence Criminal Mitigation Strategies
Mental illness is often considered a mitigating factor in criminal cases. This fascinating and informative CLE course will explore the mitigation strategies for clients suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder, one of the least understood yet critically important mental illnesses in criminal defense cases. Presented by attorney and forensic expert Dr. Mark Silver, the course will explain the criteria for the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, present nation-wide statistics and e... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Criminal Mitigation: Humanizing the Client Toward a Better Outcome
This riveting and timely CLE course discusses the impact of psychological analysis on factual analysis, and how criminal lawyers can utilize the humanizing process to gain better outcomes for their clients in criminal cases. Presented by attorney and forensic expert Dr. mark Silver, the course is designed for seasoned as well as starting attorneys, and offers insight into the various criteria and strategies to employ, particularly during the pre-sentence and pre-plea stage of representation, to... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Federal Criminal Practice 101
Under the bright glare of media attention and with the potential for stiff penalties and long-term incarceration, federal criminal trials are no place for newbies. It takes practice and experience, as well as intensive preparation and a solid strategy, to successfully navigate the process. Presented by Alex Spiro and Kayla Feld of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, this CLE course will examine: • The stages of the federal criminal trial • Jury selection strategies • Tips... More Info
$291General Credit -
Depositions To Win: Win Before You Begin
It is common to depose all parties to a litigation, particularly in personal injury and wrongful death suits. This CLE course will provide attorneys with the necessary skills to use adverse witnesses to help prove the plaintiff’s case while undermining the defense. The course will explain how to prepare for and conduct an effective deposition including issues of form and style. Different types of personal injury cases, handling various witness types and obstructive defense counsel will all be ad... More Info
$812.5General Credits -
Common Ethical Dilemmas in Civil Practice
Ethical codes of conduct for attorneys are quote strict and often pose challenging dilemmas, particularly when the clients are the ones causing them. This CLE course will review these codes and present potential dilemmas attorneys may face including perjury by a client, social media exposure and scams regarding settlement money entrusting to a firm. The course will provide tips and strategies for preventing and managing these and other potential dilemmas. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Preparing a Nursing Home Case for Trial
The complexity involved in nursing home cases may surprise you. This CLE course will explain how to successfully prepare in the weeks leading up to a trial including requirements for admitting evidence, using demonstratives, case organization and how to effectively implement technology. The course will present a variety of strategic and logistic concerns. More Info
$291General Credit -
Bringing Class Actions & Mass Claims to Resolution
Moderated by UWWM mediator and special magistrate Jeffrey M. Fleming, this CLE presentation explains how to maintain ethical standards and civil discourse during mediations, specifically those that arise from class and mass actions. The course will be presented by Rodney Max, a principal with Upchurch Watson White and Max Mediation Group, and UWWM mediator Steven Jaffe. More Info
$291General Credit -
Preparing & Presenting a Plaintiff for a Deposition
Witness depositions are fraught with potential pitfalls and preparation is critical. This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of tips and strategies for preparing and presenting a witness for deposition, particularly personal injury plaintiffs. Best practices for ensuring witness readiness for a successful outcome will be presented. More Info
$291General Credit -
Opening Arguments
The most important factor in any trial may be the opening statement. Framing all that is to come, trial success virtually depends on it. This CLE course will help maximize the effectiveness of your opening argument and teach you case framing techniques such as risks, rules, right way, what happened here, harms/losses, attacking defense and damages. Case studies will be provided. More Info
$291.25General Credits
