5110 Advanced Techniques of Direct and Cross-Examination

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You will receive 1.75 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.

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Course Description

Through lecture, demonstration and discussion, pre-eminent trial attorneys and trial practice professors provide keen insight into effective and ineffective techniques for direct and cross-examination. Learn the elements of a good direct examination, the importance of credibility, and how to control a witness on cross-examination without antagonizing the jury, and watch as three trial attorneys demonstrate these and other skills in mock examinations. This course was derived from an ABA Section of Litigation program.

Course Outline

Advanced Techniques of Direct and Cross-Examination
    I. Introduction and Overview
    II. Direct Examination Lecture (James McElhaney)
        A. What Makes a Good Direct Examination?
        B. A Good Witness
        C. Be Disarming
        D. Speak for the Jury
        E. Audible and Visible Organization
        F. Final Ingredients
    III. Direct Examination Demonstration (Gerald Ivey)
        A. Background Information
        B. Relationship With Mr. Goodings
        C. Handwritten Note
        D. Tiny Tots Account
        E. Complaint to Management
    IV. Direct Examination Critique
        A. Written Questions
        B. Use of Visuals
        C. Sequence of Material
        D. The Right Start
        E. Problem With the Note
        F. Question Format
    V. Cross-Examination Lecture
        A. Importance of Credibility
        B. The Wrong Approach
        C. Cross-Examination Styles
            1. Asking Questions
            2. Leading Questions
            3. Simple Statements
        D. Controlling the Witness
    VI. Cross-Examination Demonstration 1 (Cris Arguedas)
        A. Compensation
        B. Previous Job
        C. Husband’s Promotion
        D. New Job and Romance
    VII. Cross-Examination Demonstration 2 (James Brosnahan)
        A. Relationship and Note
        B. Capek Situation
    VIII. Cross-Examination Critique and Discussion
        A. Effectiveness
        B. Attacking Credibility
        C. No Questions
        D. Getting the Witness to Answer
        E. Primacy and Recency
        F. Preparation
        G. Judge Aspen’s Comments
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Language	English
Course Length	1.80 hours
Duration of Access	for 3 months from day of enrollment
Continuing Education Credits	1.75
Instructor	Cristina C. Arguedas, Marvin E. Aspen, James J. Brosnahan, Gerald F. Ivey, Terence F. MacCarthy, James W. McElhaney, Susan Potter Norton, Kathy L. Nusslock, Stephen A. Saltzburg, Paul Mark Sandler
Vendor	Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.)
Course Certification	CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available
Prerequisites/Audience	intended for attorneys and law students
Requirements/Materials Included	computer with Internet access

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