 Advancing the Registration Form |
2008 Melburne D. "Mac" McLendon Trial Academy December 4-6, 2008 Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA  |
Advancing the Registration Form |
2008 Melburne D. "Mac" McLendon Trial Academy December 4-6, 2008 Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA |
| Thursday, December 4 8:00 am Registration 8:30-9:30 am Introduction: What is a trial all about? •Setting the trial theme •Identifying important facts and issues •Designing and implementing trial strategy 9:30-11:00 am Voire Dire/Jury Selection •Plaintiff’s voire dire •Defendant’s voire dire •Selection of jury •Discussion of strategy and proper consideration in selecting a jury 11:00-12:00 Opening Statement: Faculty Discussion and Demonstration •Discussion of important considerations in preparing and delivering an opening statement 12:00-1:00 pm -- Lunch 1:00-1:45 pm Discussion and Example of Evidentiary Principles •How to get documentary and other tangible evidence admitted •How to use demonstrative evidence •Rules on proper impeachment 1:45-3:00 pm Faculty Demonstrations and Discussions •Proper direct and cross examination of parties and fact witnesses 3:00-3:15 pm -- Break 3:15-5:30 pm Break-out Sessions •Student demonstrations on the direct and cross examination of parties and fact witnesses•Student performance of opening statement (optional) 5:30-6:00 pm Optional Question/Answer Session and Performance Time This is an opportunity for students to ask questions and to obtain extra instruction, including giving individual openings and conducting direct and cross examinations. 7:00-7:30 pm -- Cocktail Reception 7:30-9:30 pm -- Group Dinner |
Friday, December
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