Maryland CLE - Trial Skills Courses
This is a listing of Trial Skills CLE Courses for Maryland. Please make your selection below of Maryland 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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Civil Appellate Practice
An adverse judgment can stymie even the most seasoned civil attorney. Through an application of California law as it relates to basic, broad principles that apply across state lines, this essential CLE course offers valuable guidance and best practices of navigating the challenging civil appellate process. Included in this course is a review of appealable issues, case analysis by the Appellate Court and determining proper client representation. More Info
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Class Actions: A Primer with Tips
The incidence of class action lawsuits is continually on the rise. Class counsel Susan Chana Lask presents this primer on filing class action cases. Lask offers a detailed, step-by-step approach to filing, qualifications, impact and certification and will also deal with defense against class actions and FRCP 23. More Info
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Criminal Defense Appeals
Presented from the perspective of a criminal defense attorney, this comprehensive CLE course will focus on appeals to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeal. Utilizing a practical approach, the course will dramatically increase an attorney’s chance of success by offering tips and strategies for framing issues, the use of key phrases, presenting procedural history and statements of fact as well as other key elements. The course will also address the importance of oral arguments an... More Info
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Criminal Defense of #MeToo Cases
The #MeToo era has resulted in more and more public sex crimes trials. This CLE course, presented by sex crimes defense attorneys and former federal prosecutors will discuss the nuances of sex crimes trial defense. The course will touch on unique criminal defense issues that should be considered during the investigative, pre-trial, trial and post-trial phases of a sex crimes case. The course will address strategies for using experts, how to address confessions and inculpatory s... More Info
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Criminal Defense Strategies: How Former Prosecutors Use Mitigation Information to Defend the Accused
Criminal defense clients provide particular challenges for attorneys. How to humanize them, mitigate incriminating information and help negotiate and advocate for clients requires specific knowledge and skill. This CLE course will explain how mitigating factors and information presented at court can impact sentencing and the various strategies that can be used throughout the trial and sentencing phases. More Info
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Criminal Law Considerations for Military and Veteran Clients
This CLE course will explain how criminal law attorneys address calls from active military service members and veterans. The course will address issues such as dual civilian/military investigations, jurisdictional considerations, involved personnel, the impact of military or veteran status , military pretrial confinement and more. More Info
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Criminal Procedure for the General Practitioner: What you Need to Know when your Client’s Son Gets Arrested
What’s the best way to advise a client who has been arrested or has had a family member arrested? For novice attorneys or those with little experience in criminal law, you may feel ill-equipped to properly guide your client in such a circumstance. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of most common criminal offenses a client might be presented with including DUI and drug offenses. The course will explain how to conduct a client interview, discovery materials, suppression issues, c... More Info
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Cross Examination Skills and Practice
Cross examinations may be different dependent upon the specifics of a case, the style of the attorney and the personality of the person under examination. Yet, there are specific guidelines which inform all cross-examinations and which any practicing attorney should know. This CLE course, presented by expert defense attorney Saad Siddiqui, will guide you through each step of a successful cross-examination and will offer an overview on how to select the witnesses for cross-examination and design... More Info
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Cross Examination Techniques
Drawing on years of experience, including his involvement in the Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs case, Benjamin Brafman presents this compelling CLE course on successful cross-examination techniques. While a well-prepared cross is obviously preferable to a spontaneous one, true success lies in following specific guidelines. Mr. Brafman goes through each step of the preparation process and systemically explains the basis for determining how to build a strong and compelling cross examination. More Info
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Crossing State and International Lines for Discovery and Enforcement of Judgments
Crossing jurisdictional boundaries for the purpose of discovery during litigation as well as the enforcement of judgements that may therefore arise, has existed since the rise of modern commerce. This CLE course will present a historical overview of the development of the crossing of jurisdictional boundaries as it has evolved in the Western world in order to prepare attorneys to diplomatically navigate their cases today. The course will also offer practical resources for pract... More Info
$291General Credit
