Diplomatic and tactful communication—both verbal and nonverbal—combined with a confident, poised demeanor are vital to success as a trial attorney. Every aspect of hearing and trial work requires a professional courtroom presence to strengthen your representation of your client. New attorneys entering the practice need to develop effective habits, while experienced practitioners require a continuous self-assessment to refine their abilities.
This program helps you discover your communication strengths and weaknesses, assess the intent of your message against the possible outcomes, enhance your communication style, maintain composure with interruptions, and influence outcomes through a calculated message. You learn to communicate more effectively through active listening and develop a method to create a powerful presence to achieve positive results.
MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.