**REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS CLOSED AS IT HAS REACHED CAPACITY.**
IN PERSON WORKSHOP
“An amazing array of judges and very experienced lawyers providing the benefits of their wisdom and knowledge.”
This intensely challenging course gets you “on your feet” under the rigorous scrutiny of judges and leading practitioners. Join the scores of divorce lawyers who have polished their courtroom efficacy in this Workshop’s supportive environment, learning trial advocacy from motion practice—to expert witness examination—to final argument. You won’t find another training experience quite like this one. In each class session, you perform as trial counsel in phases of an ongoing trial. Day 1 begins with admitting exhibits and demonstrative evidence. By Day 4, you’re examining actual real estate and psychological experts.
Throughout the week, you observe expert domestic relations practitioners demonstrate effective trial techniques. Between “courtroom” performances, the faculty lectures on family law trial topics. On the final day of this intensive experience, you’re the leading counsel in a full-blown divorce trial. All the skills you learned during the week are on display before a Probate and Family Court judge, who concludes the session with a frank, no-holds-barred critique of your trial performance and newly-found advocacy skills.
Open to lawyers only, this program gives you a newfound confidence in yourself.
Materials
The materials for this program include MCLE’s Massachusetts Courtroom Advocacy, as well as a faculty-prepared program book of Workshop materials, including case files and motions, and a handout of exercises and directions, distributed approximately one week prior to the Workshop so you have time to prepare.
Registration notes
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.