Virgin Islands CLE - Trial Skills Courses
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Virgin Islands CLE
Accreditation Info
United Institute for Continuing Legal Education offers CLE courses accredited in many states throughout the country. Attorneys licensed in the Virgin Islands may earn 20 credit hours with us. To view our full accreditation details please .
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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 -
Mastering Discovery: Avoiding Common Pitfalls Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly Rules 26–37, are crafted to ensure equitable and effective litigation by facilitating discovery that reveals evidence supporting or challenging parties’ claims and defenses. Regrettably, many lawyers hinder this goal by routinely issuing a flood of objections to discovery requests, often coupled with unclear disclaimers like “subject to and without waiving the foregoing objections.” This CLE session delves into pivotal case law shaping... More Info
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Selective Ethics in Litigation from the Plaintiff's Perspective
Attorneys handling litigated matters must navigate a complex web of ethical rules while vigorously representing their clients. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive examination of the ethical limitations and responsibilities that shape legal advocacy, ensuring that counsel remains within professional and regulatory boundaries. Our panel of experts will share their perspectives on best practices for ethical decision-making, offering practical strategies to help attorneys avoid uni... More Info
$651.5Ethics Credits -
Identifying Winning Social Security Cases and Preparing for Hearings
With Social Security disability claims often taking years to reach a hearing, attorneys must be able to identify the most promising cases early in the process. Equally important is ensuring that clients are fully prepared to make the most of their limited time before an administrative law judge. This CLE course explores effective methods for evaluating potential clients, recognizing key factors that increase the likelihood of success, and developing a structured approach to case prepara... More Info
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Artificial Intelligence as Evidence: Discoverability, Use, Admissibility of Algorithmic & Digital Evidence
Discussions about artificial intelligence in the legal field often focus on its potential to streamline workflows and boost efficiency. However, AI can also be a critical factor in litigation—not as a tool, but as evidence. This CLE program examines how artificial intelligence fits into the evidentiary landscape of a trial. The course breaks down the legal definitions of AI and the kinds of materials that may qualify as AI-generated evidence. Attendees will learn how to identify AI in t... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Federal Torts Claims Act: Personal Injury Lawsuit from Intake through Trial
A client contacts you after slipping and falling at a TSA checkpoint, resulting in a knee injury that required surgery. How do you proceed? This CLE course will guide you through every stage of handling a slip and fall lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), from client intake to trial, in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit. The presenter will help you identify which cases to accept and which to decline, emphasizing the many potential challenges inhere... More Info
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DUI Defense: Mastering Strategies From The Experts
This CLE course provides an in-depth exploration of the legal challenges arising when a potential client is arrested and charged with a DUI. The course will cover key aspects the prosecution must establish in their case, as well as common and uncommon DUI defenses. It will also address broader issues related to constitutional rights, such as the right to remain silent, and delve into matters involving driver's licenses and the Department of Motor Vehicles. While the course primaril... More Info
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Cross-Examination of Experts in Tort Cases: The Basics Plus
This CLE course offers an in-depth exploration of the core strategies for cross-examining defense experts in tort cases, with a focus on personal injury and insurance bad faith litigation. Participants will learn to identify key research sources for uncovering effective cross-examination opportunities, prepare experts during depositions for impactful cross-examinations, and develop techniques to highlight critical points that undermine expert testimony. Designed for practitione... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Wiretaps 101: Defending Your Client in Wiretap Cases
Are you new to wiretaps or unfamiliar with how they work in legal cases? This CLE course provides a comprehensive introduction to wiretaps and equips you with the tools to effectively defend your client when a wiretap is involved. Explore the history of wiretaps and the evolution of modern caselaw to gain a deeper understanding of how to challenge their use in court. From the Government’s application process to law enforcement’s execution of a wiretap, this course covers the essential... More Info
$552General Credits -
Clarity Above All Things: Writing Briefs That Can Actually Be Understood
This CLE course is designed to help attorneys master the art of clear and effective brief writing. Emphasizing readability and precision, the program focuses on techniques to craft briefs that are not only persuasive but also accessible to diverse audiences, including judges, clients, and colleagues. Participants will learn strategies to eliminate ambiguity, structure arguments logically, and communicate complex ideas with simplicity and clarity. Whether you're an experienced a... More Info
$291General Credit
