Product Description

On Trial with Judge Kazanjian is an unparalleled learning opportunity for the attorney who is preparing for or currently engaged in trial practice. Judge Hélène Kazanjian of the Massachusetts Superior Court guides practitioners toward confident, practical mastery of trial technique and the law of trial evidence. 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, jury impanelment, arguments concerning directed verdicts, closing arguments, and the judge’s charge. As the program proceeds through active discussion in the judge’s lobby and clinical courtroom observation, enrollment is limited to ensure the greatest degree of individual participation.

Special Program Information

• Please note that this program is held at the Middlesex County Superior Court, Courtroom 710, 200 Tradecenter Drive, 2nd Floor, Woburn
• This limited-enrollment program is not included in the MCLE OnlinePass.

Program Schedule

Orientation, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

• Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Weekly Meetings, 8:30 am–10:30 am

• Tuesday, September 16, 2025
• Tuesday, September 23, 2025
• Tuesday, September 30, 2025
• Tuesday, October 7, 2025
• Tuesday, October 14, 2025
• Tuesday, October 21, 2025
• Tuesday, October 28, 2025
• Tuesday, November 4, 2025
• Tuesday, November 18, 2025
• Tuesday, December 2, 2025
• Tuesday, December 9, 2025

*Please note that weekly meeting times may occasionally shift to accommodate courthouse educational opportunities identified by the judge.*

Final Meeting, 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

• Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Agenda & Materials

• “Ask the Judge” Q&A Session
• Tuesday, September 9
• 4:00pm - 5:30pm

  Orientation

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, September 16
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  The Theory of Relevance

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, September 23
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Trial Preperation

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, September 30
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Trial Procedures

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, October 7
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Direct and Cross-Examination Techniques

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, October 14
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Impeachment

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, October 21
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Arguments at Trial

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, October 28
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Theory of Rule Against Hearsay

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, November 4
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Prior Statements of Witnesses

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, November 18
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Experts

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, December 2
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Privleges and Confidential Data

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, December 9
• 8:30am - 10:30am

  Presumption and Judicial Notice

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• Tuesday, December 16
• 4:30pm - 6:00pm

  Evidentiary Foundations

  Hon. Helene Kazanjian, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts Courtroom Advocacy

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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