Family Law Trial Advocacy Workshop 2018
Five days—one trial—countless trial skills learned
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CLE Credits, earn up to:
30 substantive credits, 1 ethics credits CLE Credit Note - Print Brochure
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Product Description
Product Description
This intensely challenging, five-day course gets you "on your feet" under the rigorous scrutiny of judges and leading practitioners. Join the scores of divorce lawyers who have polished their courtroom effectiveness in this workshop’s supportive environment, learning trial advocacy from motion practice—to expert witness examination—to final argument. You won’t find another training experience quite like this one. In each class session, you perform as trial counsel in phases of an ongoing trial. Your week begins with admitting exhibits and demonstrative evidence. By Day 4, you’re examining actual real estate and psychological experts. Your recorded performances are fully critiqued, both in group settings and one-on-one, with faculty members.
Throughout the week, you observe expert domestic relations practitioners demonstrate effective trial techniques. Between "courtroom" performances the faculty lectures on family law trial topics. On the final day of this intensive workshop experience, you’re the leading counsel in a full-blown divorce trial. All the skills you learned during the week are on display before a Probate and Family Court judge, who concludes the session with a frank, no-holds-barred critique of your trial performance and newly-found advocacy skills.
Such a rite of passage for excellence in family law, the Greater Boston Family Law American Inn of Court has chosen this program to partner with—offering a full scholarship to one worthy applicant. Open to lawyers only, this program gives you a newfound confidence in yourself. Interested applicants should contact the Greater Boston Family Law American Inn of Court.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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12:00 - 12:05 pm
Welcome and Introduction
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12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Opening Statements: Lecture and Demonstration
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12:05 - 12:10 pm
Benefits of 501(c)(3) status, downsides of and alternatives to forming a new charity
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12:10 - 12:15 pm
Requirements for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3)
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1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
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12:15 - 12:20 pm
Organizations not required to apply for 501(c)(3) status
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12:20 - 12:30 pm
Form 1023-EZ vs. Form 1023
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12:30 - 12:40 pm
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2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (with 15 minute break)
Opening Statements: Exercises (12 minutes per each argument; 12 minutes total critique)
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12:40 - 12:50 pm
Completing and submitting the application
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4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m
Direct and Cross Examination: Lecture and Demonstration
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12:50 - 1:05 pm
Timing and process of IRS review and approval
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1:05 - 1:15 pm
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Tuesday, June 5
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1:15 - 1:25 pm
Determination letter: effective date and reliance
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9:00a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Direct and Cross Examination: Exercises (Direct Examination-12 minutes, Cross Examination-7 minutes, Critique-6 Minutes)
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1:30 - 1:40 pm
Obligations While the Application Is Pending
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1:40 - 1:45 pm
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10:30 a.m. - 10:45 am
Networking and Refreshment Break
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1:45 - 1:50 pm
Applying for Reinstatement of 501(c)(3) Status After Revocation
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10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Direct and Cross Examination: Exercises (Direct Examination-12 minutes, Cross Examination-7 minutes, Critique-6 Minutes)
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1:50 - 1:55 pm
Options if an Application Is Denied
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1:55 - 2:00 pm
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1:55 - 2:00 pm
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Visiting Faculty Critiquers:
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12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m
Direct and Cross Examination of Experts (Qualifications and Substance): Lecture and Demonstration
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1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Direct and Cross-Examination: Exercises Continued
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3:00 p.m - 3:15 p.m
Networking and Refreshment Break
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3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Direct and Cross-Examination: Exercises Continued
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4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
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4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Common Evidentiary Problems: Lecture
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Wednesday, June 6
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9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Financial Statements
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9:45 a.m. - 11:30 p.m
Direct and Cross Examination of Experts: Exercises (Qualifications)
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Visiting Faculty Critiquers:
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11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
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11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m
Closing Arguments: Lecture and Demonstration
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12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
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1:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m.
Direct and Cross Examination of Experts (Substance): Exercises
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3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
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3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Lawyer Relations
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Thursday, June 7
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9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Student/ Expert Conference
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Visiting Faculty Critiquers:
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10:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
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11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Direct and Cross Examination of Experts (Qualifications and Substance): Exercises (15 minutes total with critique)
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12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
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1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Direct and Cross Examination of Experts (Qualifications and Substance): Exercises (continued)
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4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Reception
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Friday, June 8
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9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Counsel and Witness Confer
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9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m
Trial Washington v. Washington
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Judges:
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Experts
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Probation Officers:
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GAL:
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1:00 p.m.
Program Concludes
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Please Note: Each team must bring one volunteer to act as its client on the day of the trial. Each team may call its client and its expert.
Please Note
MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
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