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3L+ New Associate Mastery

 

 

A good junior associate can do legal research and write memos.  A stellar junior associate communicates effectively, knows how to provide information in the manner expected by the supervising attorney, implements effective matter management procedures, and understands the larger business frameworks.

Join us at the New Associate Mastery webinar series starting to learn essential skills to thrive. Attorneys can also earn up to 9 hours of continuing legal education credits.
 
Each webinar is capped at 15 attendees, so reserve your spot today!
 
Attendees:
 
The New Associate Mastery webinar series is most beneficial for attorneys in their first two years of practice, recent graduates, and third-year law students. Second-year law students are also welcome.
 
Webinar 1 is suitable for all attendees. Webinars 2 and 3 are geared towards litigation associates or law students interested in litigation, but those with a transactional focus interested to gain exposure to litigation or earn CLE may also join us.
 

Dates:

Live Webinars 

   Part 1: Saturday, October 7, 2023 (10:30 am – 2 pm PST)

   Part 2: Saturday, November 4, 2023 (10:30 am – 2 pm PST)

   Part 3: Saturday, December 2, 2023 (10:30 am – 2 pm PST)

 

Topics & Agenda:

PART 1 – October 7, 2023

From Law School to Practice

  • Skills and habits of stellar junior attorneys
  • Excellent work product 
  • Mistakes to avoid as a junior associate
  • Adopting healthy habits to build a sustaining and fulfilling practice  

Beyond the Case Law

  • Understanding business frameworks and legal Strategy
  • Litigation and deal timelines and why they matter to you
  • Implementing effective matter management strategies

PART 2 – November 4, 2023

Nuts and Bolts of Pleadings and Motions

  • The basics of drafting and filing pleadings and motions
  • The important role of local rules
  • Calculating and confirming deadlines, and scheduling court hearings
  • Step-by-step guide to successful filings with the court
  • Your First Court Appearance

Written Discovery & Depositions

  • Drafting and responding to written discovery
  • Managing the discovery process
  • Assisting supervising attorneys in preparing for depositions
  • Deposition logistics

PART 3 – December 2, 2023

eDiscovery Primer

  • Mastering the basics of document collection, document review, and document production
  • Managing electronic discovery for junior associates
  • Ethical obligations and challenges of eDiscovery

Pre-Trial & Trial 

  • Overview of pre-trial submissions
  • Drafting and responding to pre-trial submissions
  • Managing the pre-trial phase
  • Preparing witnesses for trial
  • Junior associate’s role during trial

CLE Information:

Attorneys can also earn up to 9 hours of continuing legal education credits including 0.5 hours of ethics CLE. We have applied and received CLE accreditation in California and Texas the past few years, and currently have applications pending. Most states have reciprocal CLE relationships, so we will provide you with all the necessary documentation to help you apply and receive CLE with your state bar. Participants in the past have received CLE approval in all jurisdictions. 

Registration & Tuition:

Tuition includes the 3 live webinar(s) plus 6-month on-demand access to the training videos. 

Webinar 1 – $199

Webinar 2 – $199

Webinar 3 – $199

All Webinars (regular registration) – $ 449

All Webinars (early registration before July 1, 2023) = $349

All early registrants also receive plus a complimentary career coaching consultation, valued at $275.

You can register on Eventbrite HERE or on our website HERE.

***Group registration and discounts are available for law firms, corporate legal departments, non-profits, and law schools. Please contact us at info@practicepro.cc or 415-237-3703 for more information.***

 

 

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