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Objections Unlocked Part II: Real-World Practice and Execution
Audience
Members Only

Topic(s)
Skills, Trial Advocacy

CLE Status
Eligible

Original Production
03/04/2026

Duration
1 hr 25 mins

Cost
Members
Included in Membership

Course Description

This course provides attorneys with practical skills and strategies for effectively managing objections during trials. Participants will explore common objections encountered in real-world scenarios, focusing on the nuances of making and responding to objections during various stages of a trial, including opening statements, witness examinations, and closing arguments. The course will emphasize the importance of pre-trial preparation, including the use of motions in limine and understanding jurisdiction-specific rules. Through interactive discussions and hypothetical scenarios, attendees will gain confidence in their ability to navigate objections and enhance their courtroom advocacy skills.

Course Objectives
  • Identify common objections in trial settings.
  • Articulate appropriate objections during witness examination.
  • Differentiate between leading, argumentative, and badgering questions.
  • Apply strategies for pre-trial preparation regarding objections.
  • Utilize case law and jurisdictional rules to support objections.
Presenter(s)
Rebecca Sommers, Patrick Schulte, Jeffrey Fisher

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