Product Description

NOTE: The date of the Orientation Meeting has been moved from Wednesday, 9/4 to Tuesday, 9/3. The time of the Orientation (4:00–5:30 pm) remains the same, as do all other dates and times. 

On Trial with Judge Young is an unparalleled learning opportunity for the attorney who is preparing for or currently engaged in trial practice. Judge William G. Young of the U.S. District Court guides practitioners toward confident, practical mastery of trial technique and the law of trial evidence, both state and federal. Taking this course gives you a deep knowledge of the skills and experience required for trial practice—insight that can only come from an in-depth, expert examination of the actual trial process.

In addition to a careful discussion of trial technique and tips, each weekly meeting includes an hour-long observation of actual trials in progress. Participants have the opportunity to discuss and observe first-hand motion practice, impanelment of juries, arguments concerning directed verdicts, closing arguments, and the judge’s charge. Since the program proceeds through active discussion in chambers and clinical courtroom observation, enrollment is limited to ensure the greatest degree of individual participation.

Agenda & Materials

• Tuesday, September 3rd
• 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

  Orientation

  Reading: Haydock & Sonsteng 1-24

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, September 11th

  No Class - Trial in Springfield
• Wednesday, September 18th
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  The theory of relevance

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, September 25th
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Trial preparation

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, October 2nd
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Trial procedures

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, October 9th
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Direct and cross-examination techniques

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, October 16th
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Impeachment

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, October 23rd
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Arguments at trial

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, October 30th
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Theory of rule against hearsay

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, November 6th
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Prior statements of witnesses

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, November 13th

  No Class
• Wednesday, November 20th
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Experts

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, November 27th

  No Class
• Wednesday, December 4th
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Privileges and confidential data

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Wednesday, December 11th
• 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  Evidentiary foundations

  Hon. William G. Young, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  

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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