Delaware CLE - Trial Skills Courses

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Federal Court Fact Depositions: Strategy, Preparation, and Practice

This CLE program offers a practice-focused examination of fact depositions in federal civil litigation and the procedural framework established by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Designed for litigators at all experience levels, the course addresses the strategic use of depositions during discovery, including how attorneys can effectively prepare witnesses, develop testimony objectives, and protect the record during examination. The program reviews the practical application of Rul... More Info

$29

1General Credit
From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film

This CLE program takes a practical, skills-oriented approach to trial advocacy by analyzing selected film scenes that depict litigation in action. Drawing from a curated set of movies, the session uses dramatized portrayals to surface real-world lessons on strategy, courtroom dynamics, and professional judgment. Participants will explore multiple subject areas through these examples, assessing what the films get right—and where they diverge from actual practice. Designed to be both inst... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Strategic Pretrial Litigation in Criminal Defense

Pretrial practice in criminal cases is often narrower in scope than in civil litigation, but it remains a critical component of an effective defense strategy. When used deliberately, pretrial motions can do far more than resolve discrete legal issues—they can shape the trajectory of a case from its earliest stages. This CLE program examines how criminal defense attorneys can approach pretrial litigation with greater strategic intent. It highlights the value of motion practice beyond sim... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Francis Scott Key Bridge Allision Litigation Update: Jurisdiction & Limitation of Liability

This CLE program provides a substantive update on the ongoing Francis Scott Key Bridge allision litigation, In re Petition of Grace Ocean Private Limited, et al., Civ. No. 24-0941-JKB (D. Md.), pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The presentation examines the procedural posture of the case and analyzes key issues arising under the federal Limitation of Liability Act, 46 U.S.C. §§ 30501–30530. Particular attention will be given to the historical purp... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Modern Criminal Law Practice: Updates and Evidentiary Challenges

This CLE program offers a comparative, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction examination of how recent criminal law reforms are reshaping practice in Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and California. The course focuses on legislative and judicial developments that materially affect how cases are charged, litigated, and resolved, including changes to substantive offenses, sentencing and resentencing authority, bail and pretrial release standards, probation and diversion programs, and victims’ rights statut... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Four + Ethics Challenges for Civil Litigators

Ethical issues in civil litigation most often arise not from intentional misconduct, but from routine strategic decisions made under time pressure. This CLE program examines four critical ethics challenges—and a fifth, overarching obligation—that regularly confront civil litigators in today’s practice. The course reviews foundational principles of professional responsibility and applies them to common litigation scenarios, including the ethical limits of client witness preparation. It a... More Info

$65

1.5Ethics Credits
Your Client’s Story: Connecting with the Jury from Opening to Closing

This CLE program examines the strategic role of opening statements and closing arguments in jury trials. These moments provide counsel with a critical opportunity to humanize the client, frame the facts, and reinforce a compelling theory of the case. Given the unique dynamics of every trial, lawyers often struggle to find consistency and confidence in crafting effective openings and closings. This course will outline practical principles and proven techniques to help attorneys present... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Cracking the Code: An Introduction to Federal Court Procedure

This CLE program offers a practical introduction to navigating civil litigation in the federal courts, with a focus on the procedural frameworks that govern cases from filing through motion practice. Participants will examine the foundations of federal jurisdiction, including subject matter and personal jurisdiction, along with an overview of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant local rules. The course addresses how federal cases are commenced, managed, and challenged, and p... More Info

$29

1General Credit