Delaware CLE - Trial Skills Courses
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Federal Court Fact Depositions: Strategy, Preparation, and Practice
This CLE course provides a practical overview of conducting and defending fact depositions in federal civil litigation under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The program focuses on the role of depositions in the discovery process, key procedural rules governing deposition practice (including Rules 26, 30, 32, and 45), and the strategic considerations attorneys must evaluate when preparing witnesses, taking testimony, or defending depositions. Participants will also review common o... More Info
$501General Credit -
From Screen to Courtroom: Practical Trial Lessons for Litigators from Film
This CLE program explores what litigators can learn from film, using carefully selected movie scenes to highlight practical lessons for trial practice. Through six films and seven core subject areas—plus an additional segment featuring notable omissions—participants will examine how cinematic depictions, while dramatized, often reflect real-world litigation dynamics and strategic considerations. The program invites attendees to revisit familiar movies with a more analytical lens, uncove... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
Strategic Pretrial Litigation in Criminal Defense
In criminal defense practice, pretrial litigation and motion practice are often more limited than in the civil arena. Nevertheless, there are critical pretrial opportunities that can be leveraged not only to address substantive legal issues and preserve arguments for appeal, but also to create strategic advantages for the defense. This CLE program explores a more nuanced and strategic approach to pretrial litigation in criminal cases. It emphasizes that success is not solely defined by... More Info
$501General Credit -
Francis Scott Key Bridge Allision Litigation Update: Jurisdiction & Limitation of Liability
This CLE program provides a timely and in-depth analysis of the litigation arising from the Francis Scott Key Bridge allision, one of the most significant maritime casualty events in recent history. Focusing on In re Grace Ocean Private Limited, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the course examines key jurisdictional issues and the evolving application of federal admiralty law in complex, multi-party litigation. Participants will explore the Limitation of... More Info
$501General Credit -
Modern Criminal Law Practice: Updates and Evidentiary Challenges
This CLE program provides a practitioner focused update on modern criminal law developments across four major jurisdictions: Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and California. Participants will explore the most significant statutory reforms of the last 2–3 years—including new criminal offenses, sentencing revision laws, expanded judicial discretion, updated bail frameworks, and evolving victims’ rights protections—alongside emerging evidentiary and search and seizure challenges shaped by digital t... More Info
$501General Credit -
Four + Ethics Challenges for Civil Litigators
This CLE course examines four of the most pressing and evolving ethical challenges confronting civil litigators today. Drawing on decades of trial experience, the faculty will analyze core ethical principles and apply them to high-risk situations that routinely arise in civil practice. The program will address ethical boundaries in preparing clients for testimony, including where effective advocacy ends and improper coaching begins. It will explore emerging professional responsibility i... More Info
$751.5Ethics Credits -
Your Client’s Story: Connecting with the Jury from Opening to Closing
This CLE program explores the strategic and persuasive craft of opening statements and closing arguments in jury trials. These critical advocacy moments provide counsel with the opportunity to introduce the client as a person, establish credibility, and frame the narrative that will guide the jury’s understanding of the evidence and the law. Effective openings and closings require more than polished rhetoric; they demand thoughtful alignment with trial strategy, case themes, and juror expectat... More Info
$501General Credit -
Cracking the Code: An Introduction to Federal Court Procedure
This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of procedural law and practice in the federal court system. Attendees will learn key topics including subject matter and personal jurisdiction, procedural and local rules, and the initiation of civil cases. The course also covers motion practice, equipping attorneys with the tools to effectively navigate filings, respond to procedural challenges, and avoid common pitfalls. Ideal for litigators who practice—or plan to practice—in federal... More Info
$501General Credit