Effective Trial Advocacy: A Primer
Friday, September 18, 2026 | 9am-12pm
Format: In-Person
New York City Bar
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY, 10036
Description:
This program will provide an introduction and overview of the basics of trial practice to newer attorneys and more experienced attorneys seeking a refresher. Attendees will receive practical knowledge they can apply in their own future trials. Panelists will walk attendees through the trial process, explaining the nuts and bolts of each stage, while discussing strategies and techniques and providing practical examples.
Topics to be covered will include:
· Opening Statement
· Direct Examination
· Introducing Evidence
· Objections
· Cross Examination
· Closing Argument
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Program Fee:
$199 for Members | $299 for Nonmembers
This program is free to Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in 2024-2026), In-House Counsel, Judges, or Attorneys in Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors.
CLE Credit:
New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.3 General
California: 3.0 General
Pennsylvania: 2.5 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
For New York Newly Admitted Attorneys: Skills credits completed after December 31, 2025, must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference. City Bar Webinar programs are not considered a fully interactive videoconference. Please see the CLE Format Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys for additional information.
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
Program Chair: Yasuhiro Saito, Saito Law Group PLLC
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