Fred Lane's ISBA Trial Technique Institute

54 MCLE hours for the entire course! (27 MCLE hours per semester)
Sessions are audio-video taped so that you can see and hear improvements in your voice, manner and trial technique.
Learn and practice new trial techniques for both plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys.
Counts towards admission to the Federal Trial Bar – U.S. Court , Northern District of IL

Fall Semester begins February 7!

The Course

The course consists of either one or two semesters of 27 hours of MCLE credit each or 54 hours of MCLE credit for both. The course runs approximately four months per semester (Fall Semester: September through January; Spring Semester: February through June). You may start with the semester of your choice and register for a single semester or both semesters; however, it is recommended that you attend both semesters. Breaks for holiday consideration do exist. Each class meets one evening per week on Tuesdays from 5:15 P.M. until 6:45 P.M. at the Illinois State Bar Association - Chicago Regional Office, 20 South Clark Street - Suite 900. (map and directions).

"After the first class, I was hooked. I should have taken this course many years ago."
~ James E. Keps, 2007 graduate of Fred Lane's Trial Technique Institute

The Structure

Each session is audio-video taped so you may see and hear the improvements in YOUR voice, manner and trial technique.

This is not a lecture course; rather, it is a “learn-by-doing” method only that covers all phases of trials. You will learn and practice the new trial techniques. It is recommended that you attend both semesters for the most comprehensive training on trial techniques.

Spring Semester topics include:

The psychological formulae for proof of facts for both plaintiff and defendant attorneys
Introducing x-rays, books of account, customs, lost instruments, carbon copies, depositions, telephone conversations, and experiments
Demonstrative evidence, refreshing memory, objections, offers of proof, hypothetical questions, medical proof, direct and cross-examination of experts, cardinal principals of cross-examination, and impeachment of witness
All other subjects you confront between the opening statement and closing argument

"I'm grateful to Fred Lane for teaching me the fundamentals of trial technique."
~ Thomas Mauet, nationally recognized author and lecturer

Fall Semester topics include:

An overview of the principles of argument and persuasion
Jury Selection
Making winning Opening Statements/Closing Arguments to the jury in various type of cases, such as:
- Personal Injury Case (Motor vehicle malpractice, product liability, attractive nuisance, federal employers’ liability, wrongful death, suits against municipalities, dram shops, airline cases, etc)
- Contract Cases (Goods, wares and merchandise, breach of contract, real estate broker’s commission, and life insurance)
- Special Actions: (Will contests, assault and battery, slander, malicious prosecution, false arrest and imprisonment)

Class Dates - Fall Semester

Date	Location
January 10	Suite 900
January 17	Suite 900
January 24	Suite 900

The Instructor

Fred Lane of Lane and Lane is a former Assistant State’s Attorney, has had over 40 years of litigation experience. Mr. Lane is a lecturer and author: author of Lane's Goldstein Trial Technique (3 vols.): editor of Medical Trial Technique Quarterly: author of Lane Medical Litigation Guide (4 vols.): author of Lane’s Goldstein Litigation Forms (3 vol.). Mr. Lane is also past president of the following organizations and associations: Illinois Trial Lawyers Association: Diplomat and Past President of the American Board of Trial Advocates IL; Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Past President of the Illinois State Bar Association: and Past President of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers.

Class Dates - Spring Semester

February 7
February 14
February 21
February 28
March 6
March 13
March 20
April 3
April 10
April 17
April 24
May 1
May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29
June 5
June 12

Co-Directors and Faculty Members: Fred Lane and Scott Lane

Guest Faculty:

Robert A. Clifford – Clifford Law Offices;
Joseph A. Power – Power, Rogers & Smith;
Kevin T. Martin – Swanson, Martin & Bell;
Justice Michael J. Gallagher – IL Appellate Court;
Philip H. Corboy – Corboy & Demetrio;
Pamela L. Gellen – Lowis & Gellen; and,
Andrew Kopon, Jr. – Kopon Airdo, LLC.

The Cost

Full Program (2 semesters)

$875 for members of the Illinois State Bar Association
$1,500 for non-members

One Semester Only

$500 for members of the Illinois State Bar Association
$850 for non-members

You are invited to attend the first session free!

Register

Contact Joyce Williams at (312) 726-8775 or the ISBA CLE Department in Springfield at (800) 678-4009 for more information.

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