Nebraska CLE - Civil Rights Courses
Nebraska CLE
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Injustice on Trial: The Scottsboro Boys and the Struggle Against Jim Crow
During the economic despair of the 1930s, when countless Americans crisscrossed the country on freight trains searching for work, nine young Black men were pulled into one of the most notorious miscarriages of justice in U.S. history. Accused of a crime that never happened, the “Scottsboro Boys” were swept into a legal system steeped in racial prejudice and fear. Their case, born in the Jim Crow South, would capture international attention and eventually reshape American law. This CLE c... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Putting It All Together: Practice in Integrated Domestic Violence Parts of the Unified Court System
This CLE program provides attorneys with a hands-on introduction to litigating matters in Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Parts, where related criminal, family, and matrimonial cases are consolidated before a single judge. Participants will examine how the IDV model operates in practice, including court organization, applicable procedural rules, and the unique jurisdictional and ethical issues that arise in these forums. The course also explores key practice areas such as orders of pr... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Law of Self-Defense and Defense of Others: The Daniel Penny Prosecution
This CLE program offers a practical analysis of People v. Daniel Penny, focusing on how high-profile criminal cases are investigated, litigated, and perceived in a media-driven environment. Using the subway incident as a case study, the course examines key factual developments, charging decisions, and the influence of widespread public attention on both prosecution and defense strategy. Participants will explore critical components of trial practice, including pre-trial motion strategy,... More Info
$291General Credit -
Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement: Navigating Legal, Social, and Political Challenges
This CLE program examines the complex legal and institutional landscape surrounding civilian oversight of law enforcement. It will explore the structure, authority, and limitations of oversight bodies, with particular attention to the statutory, constitutional, and contractual frameworks that govern their operations. Participants will gain insight into the legal protections afforded to officers, including due process considerations and collective bargaining constraints, and how those protectio... More Info
$291General Credit
