Litigation Training
Civil Pre-Trial Practice (MSBA CLE)
University of Baltimore, Learning Commons 1415 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United StatesVolunteer lawyers and staff attorneys of legal services programs can attend this MSBA CLE course for free or a reduced-fee. Click for details.
Litigation Skills Lunch & Learn: Witnesses & Exhibits in Maryland’s District Courts
Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP 1 South Street, 20th Floor, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis event includes a 50-minute training segment; 50 minutes of hypotheticals or role-playing exercise; and a 50-minute open Q/A session. A light lunch is served. Participation is open to attorneys who have already accepted a pro bono commitment through a PBRC training within the past 12 months OR who commit to answer at least three legal questions for low-income Marylanders, using the https://Maryland.FreeLegalAnswers.org website. (Instructions will be provided.)
Litigation Skills Lunch & Learn: Avoiding Grievances & Other Pitfalls
Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP 1 South Street, 20th Floor, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis event includes a 50-minute training segment; 50 minutes of hypotheticals or role-playing exercise; and a 50-minute open Q/A session. A light lunch is served. Participation is open to attorneys who have already accepted a pro bono commitment through a PBRC training within the past 12 months OR who commit to answer at least three legal questions for low-income Marylanders, using the https://Maryland.FreeLegalAnswers.org website. (Instructions will be provided.)
Litigation Skills Lunch & Learn: Prep & Direct a Witness
Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP 1 South Street, 20th Floor, Baltimore, MD, United StatesThis event includes a 50-minute training segment; 50 minutes of hypotheticals or role-playing exercise; and a 50-minute open Q/A session. A light lunch is served. Participation is open to attorneys who have already accepted a pro bono commitment through a PBRC training within the past 12 months OR who commit to answer at least three legal questions for low-income Marylanders, using the https://Maryland.FreeLegalAnswers.org website. (Instructions will be provided.)
Litigation Skills Lunch & Learn: Developing & Using a Trial Notebook – LIVE WEBINAR
MD, United StatesThis event includes a 50-minute training segment; 50 minutes of hypotheticals or role-playing exercise; and a 50-minute open Q/A session. A light lunch is served. Participation is open to attorneys who have already accepted a pro bono commitment through a PBRC training within the past 12 months OR who commit to answer at least three legal questions for low-income Marylanders, using the https://Maryland.FreeLegalAnswers.org website. (Instructions will be provided.)
Litigation Skills Series – Practical protections for remote clients: Coercion, Confidentiality and Capacity
Live Webinar MDThis training will explore nuances of fulfilling a lawyer’s ethical duties when that lawyer is communicating by telephone or video conference. We will discuss risks that may arise, and practical ideas to mitigate those risks. The training consists of 50 minutes of instruction, 50 minutes of scenarios, and 50 minutes of open Q/A.
Preparing Demonstrative Evidence: Persuasion, Use of Technology and Ethical Boundaries (MSBA)
Live Webinar MDMaryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and PBRC offer 3 free and 3 discounted slots for select MSBA Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses to volunteer and legal services provider staff attorneys. Click for more details.
Litigation Skills Series: Top Ten Tips for Pro Bono Practice in District Court
Live Webinar MDIn the first hour, attendees will learn ten key practice tips for pro bono service in Maryland’s District Courts. In the second hour, small groups will explore the attorney’s role in managing the court, managing the client, and managing the outcome. During the final hour, we’ll open the floor for any and all practice questions attendees may have.
The Daubert Decision: Where Do We Go From Here? (MAJ CLE)
Live Webinar MDAttorneys who have already accepted a pro bono commitment through a PBRC training within the past 12 months OR who commit to answer at least 3 legal questions for low-income Marylanders, using the https://Maryland.FreeLegalAnswers.org website within 1 year of registration, can attend MAJ CLEs at the member price.
Maryland Court Procedure and Top Ten Questions in the Self-Help Center
Live Webinar MDWe'll discuss the most frequent procedural issues that pro se litigants face when representing themselves in Maryland’s state courts. Learn best practices for providing brief advice on a variety of common issues, and for making effective referrals to legal service providers in the community.
Litigation Skills Series: Expert Testimony on a Shoestring
Live Webinar MDEach meeting typically runs from noon to 3 pm on a Friday, and includes three components: a 50-minute skills training; a 50-minute exercise; and a 50-minute mentoring roundtable, where attendees can bring up litigation questions they’re currently facing (whether related to the presentation topic or not), and get input from the group.
Litigation Skills Series: Basics of Taking and Defending a Deposition
Live Webinar MDThis training includes three components: a 50-minute skills training; a 50-minute exercise; and a 50-minute mentoring roundtable, where attendees can bring up litigation questions they’re currently facing (whether related to the presentation topic or not), and get input from the group. The skills segment will be recorded for continued use.