The Personal Injury Paralegal at Trial

This seminar, presented by Cari Sheehan of Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, will go through different tips and tricks for a successful trial experience (from the paralegal's point of view) for your next personal injury matter. Learn about the different types of evidence that can be used at trial and what you will need to authenticate each type to put into evidence. Learn about courtroom set-up and items that can make your job a lot easier during the stress of a trial. If you are a trial paralegal, this is the seminar for you. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss a paralegal's role on a litigation team

2. Review various types of evidence and authentication procedures

3. Organize the trial notebook

4. Identify tips and tricks for client and witness testimony preparation

5. Analyze Fed. Rule 6 and calendaring dates and deadlines

6. Outline courtroom procedures and trial day