Michigan CLE - Trial Skills Courses
This is a listing of Trial Skills CLE Courses for Michigan. Please make your selection below of Michigan 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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"So, Do I Have to Go to Jail?” Ethical Considerations for Prosecutors and Defense Counsel at Sentencing
One of the most consequential questions in any criminal case is simple: “So, do I have to go to jail?” For defense counsel, this question often comes from a client confronting the possibility of incarceration. For prosecutors, it reflects the gravity of decisions surrounding sentencing recommendations and the exercise of discretion. This program examines the ethical considerations and professional responsibilities that arise when attorneys address the prospect of incarceration. The cour... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
25 is the New 18: Protecting Emerging Adult Clients
The Maryland Office of the Public Defender has initiated a pilot project to develop a specialized unit for the purpose of representing “emerging adult” clients. This innovative project focuses on 18-25 year olds who tend to be over-represented in our prisons and criminal legal system despite indications from scientific research which presents them as more capable of growth and change, less culpable and still maturing neurologically. More recent research indicates that the emerging-adult prison... More Info
$291General Credit -
35 Tips for Attorney Professionalism
The mandates for attorneys as dictated by the Model Rules explain the responsibilities and prohibitions that all practitioners must adopt and abide by. And while they explain the ethical requirements of attorneys, they don’t necessarily explain how that compliance should occur and their impact on the daily practice of law. Designed a presented by a 40+ veteran practitioner who has experience in private practice and non-profit service and in-house counsel as a litigator, arbitrator and mediator,... More Info
$652Total Credits1 Ethics -
A Basic Overview of Tennessee Workers' Compensation Law
Offering a comprehensive overview of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act, this informative CLE course will help attorneys navigate the many complexities of filing a worker’s compensation claim in the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Tennessee Court of Workers’ Compensation. The course will present information relevant to applicable affirmative defenses as well as how to determine the eventual outcome of a case that is brought before the Tennessee Court of Workers’... More Info
$552General Credits -
A Beginners Guide to Motion Practice
This comprehensive CLE course is designed for new attorneys as an introduction to Civil and Special Civil motion practice. The course will primarily focus on the three most common types of motions including: 1) Summary Judgment Motions 2) Various Discovery Motions 3) Motions to dismiss/Post judgment motions. The course will explain the process for implementing a motion practice strategy and its usefulness in providing the attorney with the direction and purpose o... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Lawyers Guide to Dealing with the Media
This CLE course empowers trial lawyers with essential skills to engage effectively with the media, protect their clients’ interests, and uphold professional ethics. Attendees will learn to craft clear, persuasive messages, handle press interactions, and respond confidently to challenging questions in high-profile cases. Key topics include media law, courtroom publicity, and the influence of media coverage on jury perception and case outcomes. Through case studies, simulated interviews,... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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
$291General Credit -
A Primer on Civil Trial Preparation
Trial preparation can feel like a high-wire act—especially when you’re balancing every aspect of the process yourself. For solo and small firm attorneys, there’s rarely a team behind the scenes. Instead, you're responsible for the heavy lifting: coordinating discovery, crafting motions, managing witnesses, preparing clients, and ultimately presenting the case in court. This CLE program is designed to help you bring order to the chaos. Through a practical, real-world lens, we’ll explore... More Info
$291General Credit -
A Trial Attorney's Strategy on How to Convince a Jury
While there are never any guarantees when it comes to juries, there are techniques available to trial attorneys looking for a favorable outcome. This CLE course will explain the various approaches and strategies as well as specific wording that can be used to help you win your case. Cross examination techniques that guide witnesses to inadvertently assist your case as well as tips for appealing to jury sentiment through emotional direction in closing arguments will be addressed. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Ace Your Case: Trial Preparation and Strategy
Preparation for a successful civil trial requires advanced thought and planning. This CLE course will take you through a step-by-step from mapping out the trial strategy to the closing statements. The course will address how to plan the proving of your case, anticipating and refuting counter-actions and the organization of physical evidence. How to prep witnesses to get your proof into evidence, pre-trial motions, particularly motions in limine and how to anticipate evidentiary issues,... More Info
$291.25General Credits
