ODW19C11 – Anatomy of a Trial Binder

You will walk away with the confidence and skills needed to prepare a trial binder that your trial team will be impressed with, even if you've NEVER made one before! Paralegals with experience will learn some new tricks and tips.

Course Category: On-Demand Webinars

Course Level: Basic

CLE Credit: Substantive

CLE Hours: 1.5

Fees: $45 for Members and $65 for Non-members

Course Materials: Conference recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: In this on-demand webinar, the following is discussed:
  • The purpose and importance of the trial binder, what it is and why you need one
  • The various formats a trial binder can take and the pros and cons of each.
  • A step by step explanation of exactly what should be included and the critical information needed to transform a so-so trial binder into a case changing gold mine of information.
  • What you should and should NOT include in your paralegal trial toolbox.
You will walk away with the confidence and skills needed to prepare a trial binder that your trial team will be impressed with, even if you’ve NEVER made one before! Paralegals with trial experience will learn some new tricks and tips to add to their existing knowledge base.
You will also receive copies of personal trial preparation tools including: sample trial preparation/attendance related billing entries, trial binder index (simple and expanded versions), general and master trial preparation checklists, trial toolkit contents list, exhibit log, over forty potential jury questions, jury summary forms and seating charts, witnesses binder index, witness checklist, information sheet and subpoena letter and lots more.
Course Year: 2019

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Yes, these courses qualify for mandatory continuing legal education for: National Association of Legal Assistants, State Bar of California, Florida, North Carolina, and Louisiana State Paralegal Association.  For all others please check with the corresponding institutions.

After successfully completing this course a completion email will be sent stating that your certificate is now available. To view your certificate and transcript please visit nala.education. Click on the blue arrow in the top right and select transcript. From this menu, you can view or print certificates or your transcript.

Courses are priced for individual use and consumption and are not intended for rebroadcast and sharing.