Shouldn’t the last thing a jury hears before they deliberate be compelling, accurate, and easily understood? That is the goal of model jury instructions, but what do you do when a model does not exist? This program equips you with the tips and tools you need to craft instructions tailored to your particular case. Whether you need instructions for a novel issue or to fit unique facts, you learn techniques and tactics to get the winning language before the jury.
What are the requirements for civil jury instructions? How and when do you properly present your instructions to the judge? How do you translate complex legal issues to plain English? These issues and many more are discussed in this 90-minute program that will be helpful to all trial attorneys.
Don’t risk losing the case you’ve been living with for years on improper or misunderstood instructions. This program is necessary to get ready for your next trial!
What are the requirements for civil jury instructions? How and when do you properly present your instructions to the judge? How do you translate complex legal issues to plain English? These issues and many more are discussed in this 90-minute program that will be helpful to all trial attorneys.
Don’t risk losing the case you’ve been living with for years on improper or misunderstood instructions. This program is necessary to get ready for your next trial!
Course Content
3:30pm - 3:35pm - Welcome and IntroductionVincent N. DePalo, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP, Boston
3:35pm - 4:00pm - Requirements for Civil Jury Intructions
Emily Burke-Rodriguez, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP, Boston
Vincent N. DePalo, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP, Boston
4:00pm - 4:25pm - Presenting Jury Instructions and Objection Procedures
Panel
4:25pm - 4:50pm - Research and Drafting Jury Instructions
Panel
4:50pm - 5:00pm - 'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Speaker(s)
ChairVincent N. DePalo, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP, Boston
Faculty
Emily Burke-Rodriguez, Esq.,
Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP, Boston
