Course Title: Winning Strategy for the Courtroom
Hours required: 24
Price: $99
Length course offered: 6 Weeks
Instructor: Michael Connelly [Bio]
Description:
Have you ever wondered what really goes on in court? It's not like you see on television. Is your lawyer handling your case correctly in and out of the courtroom? How would you know? Learn what it's all about and what it takes to win in civil court from an experienced attorney who has tried and won hundreds of cases.
You'll find out how the system really works, and what the common mistakes that often lead to defeat. You'll examine the fine points of how attorneys prepare for cross-examining witnesses and prepare legal arguments, as well as how they prepare legal briefs and memorandums. This is your opportunity to enter the challenging world of the trial lawyer-it's nothing like what you may have seen on television or in the movies!
Come with me from the initial client interview, to the discovery of evidence, to the actual trial of a hypothetical case. As we prepare the case you'll get many opportunities to become a legal assistant and help develop strategies for use both in and out of the courtroom. For example, how would you try to get the other side to settle an automobile accident case? Or what would you say to a judge if you were arguing a case?
Hopefully, you'll never need to hire an attorney, but just in case, why not be prepared to ask the right questions and make the right decisions. This course is a must for clients, potential clients, legal professionals, and even just those who are curious to know if TV lawyers can "really get away with that."
Goals:
Discover the winning techniques that are followed from the initial client interview, to the discovery of evidence, to the actual trial.
Grading System:
Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.
School Description:
No matter where you live, you will be able to take any of our comprehensive, convenient online courses offered in connection with a college or university near you. Click "Enroll Now" to find the partner school for the course you want to take.
Instructor Bio: Michael Connelly
Michael Connelly is a former practicing attorney who specialized in trial law. He has tried and won hundreds of cases in virtually all areas of the law including constitutional, personal injury, juvenile, divorce and child custody, contract disputes, and criminal law. He has tried cases in both state and federal courts, winning several landmark decisions during his years of practice. He's also an expert in the preparation of legal briefs and memorandums. Connelly retired from active practice in 2000 and is now a published author, freelance writer, and teacher.
