NDAA's Trial Advocacy Academy - 101 Series - Opening Statements (On-Demand)

On-Demand Webinar: NDAA's Trial Advocacy Academy - 101 Series - Opening Statements

75-minute presentation 

There is evidence that a juror’s initial impression of a case is consistent with their ultimate verdict, making the opening statement a critical part of the trial process. The opening statement is an opportunity to preview the evidence for the jury by telling a story that sets the stage for a guilty verdict. 

In this webinar you will learn the power of storytelling, effective theme development, and the importance of identifying universal values.  The presentation will help you to establish the structure of a good opening statement and provide techniques for effective and persuasive delivery, all to prepare you to craft and deliver a winning opening statement no matter what type of case you are trying.

Whether you have tried one case or 50, this is a webinar that you will not want to miss!

Cost:

Members: $100

Non-members: $125

If you would like to become a member, please join here!

Eligibility: 

NDAA’s mission to serve and support prosecutors and their staff. In consideration of this commitment, NDAA requires that all those in attendance of our programs currently work in or work closely with prosecution: NDAA invites prosecutors, lawyers and paralegals in local, state, tribal, federal and military government attorneys’ offices. If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact training@ndaajustice.org.

Questions? 

Please contact training@ndaajustice.org.

This course was originally recorded on October 29, 2024.

Continuing Legal Education Credits: This course has been approved for credit in Illinois, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia; pending in Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio.

All other attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact their state bar for more information.

At some point during this presentation, a CLE verification poll will be launched; please make note of the verification code. You will be asked to provide the code prior to receiving the CLE Uniform Certificate of Attendance. We will save the results if state bar associations need proof of participation. 

Upon completion of your on-demand course, you will be able to access a CLE Uniform Certificate of Attendance for the recording. If your state accepts self-study credits, you can submit this certificate directly to your state bar. NDAA does not accredit recorded content or report on-demand CLE for this webinar outside of the states listed. 

Attendees must self-submit this course for approval in their home state. All attorneys are responsible for any fees associated with CLE filing. Attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact their state bar associations for more information. General questions or additional information regarding CLE credit can be directed to cle@ndaajustice.org.