Virginia MCLE - Trial Skills Courses
Virginia MCLE
Accreditation Info
Courses purchased through the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved Virginia State Bar MCLE Accredited Sponsor. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Anatomy of a Slip and Fall Case from Start to Finish
A winter storm brings unimaginable havoc, most of which is felt in the immediate inconveniences. But a recent major winter storm has had long-lasting consequences in the shape of ongoing litigation over slip and fall injuries. This CLE course will offer a hypothetical slip and fall case from the perspectives of three involved parties, plaintiff’s attorney, defense attorney, and meteorologist expert. The course will take you step-by-step through the chronology of meteorological events w... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Appealing to the Board of Immigration Appeals
Immigration Law seems to be changing on a constant basis and winning a case in immigration court has never been more of a challenge. This CLE course will offer strategies in how to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and present motions to the board as well as standards of review and writing tips. The course will explain the importance of creating a proper record for appeal, lodging an appeal correctly and composing effective appellate briefs to the BIA. The course will pr... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Are they Listening? Electronic Surveillance: The Basics of Wiretap Defense
It’s not all paranoia – law enforcement is often listening to your client’s communications and those communications will find their way in the case against your client. This CLE course will explain the statute covering federal electronic surveillance, which is required in order to understand how they are used in both state and federal electronic surveillance prosecutions. The course provides a basic understanding of the federal statute as well as ways to attack electronic surveillance... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Attorney Ethics, Civility and Professionalism
The obligations on attorneys, as defined by the professional code of ethics and rules of conduct, often do not help attorneys deal with day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients. Often, even though we know the rules, our actions and behaviors are guided by our feelings in a moment instead of the rules. This CLE course will discuss how reframing concepts and emotional regulation can aide attorneys in developing habits that will lead to professional, ethical conduct. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Batson v. Kentucky and the Continuing Challenge of Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection
All white juries continue to be the norm, even in locations with diverse populations. The reasons offered for striking people of color are often trivial and generally fall into the category of “approved race-neutral reasons” which are routinely approved by judges. With this is a growing recognition that Batson has failed to prevent discrimination in jury selection. Some states have adopted other approaches to combat discrimination in selection. This CLE course will review the challenge... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Beyond Storytelling: Using a Story Lens to Improve Fact Investigation, Case Theory, Evidentiary Arguments & Preservation
Storytelling is the powerful persuasive advocacy tool in a trial lawyer’s arsenal. Stories help us to understand events, solve problems and connect to one another. We connect to stories and can communicate through them in a way that is ingrained in all of us. Storytelling can and should be used at every stage of representation and should not get lost in the details of testimony. This CLE course will explain the methodology of storytelling and how it can be used to investigate case fact... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Beyond Westlaw and Lexis: Effective Internet Search Techniques for Attorneys
This CLE course covers a wide range of topics, including compliance, business strategy, informal dispute resolution, best practices, and more. It also provides insights into preparing formal legal advice and court documents, such as memos, pleadings, motions, and briefs. Participants will also gain valuable knowledge in trial preparation, which involves examining business and individual backgrounds, related litigation, expert witness matters (prior cases, publications, research on fact... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Breathalyzer Tests: To Blow or Not To Blow, That is The Question
Refusing a breathalyzer test seems incriminating, but might be within a client’s rights. This CLE course will address Test Refusals – To Blow or Not to Blow, a program designed to systematically assist lawyers in handling phone calls from individuals under arrest for DWI. The course will not only explain how to answer the question, but also how to do so in a way that doesn’t incriminate the client. The course will also explain how to represent someone who is accused of refusing to subm... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Challenging the Impermissible Use of Race in Jury Selection
The issue of the impermissible use of race when exercising preemptory challenges was perfectly highlighted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019 ruling in the case of Curtis Flowers. This CLE course will offer criminal defense attorneys with tools and strategies they can utilize to combat this type of unethical tactic. More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
COVID-19 and Due Process
The COVID pandemic has presented its own challenges to due process issues in litigation. This CLE course will explain these issues with regards to jury selection, witness testimony, public access to courts, speedy trials, remote/video testimony, and best health practices in court and in the office. The course is designed to be modular and can be expanded or condensed in conjunction with other courses. More Info
$291General Credit