2016 Trial Advocacy Institute Program SCHEDULE*
Oklahoma Bar Center - Sunday - Saturday July 31 - August 6, 2016
Sunday, July 31st
Introduction to Program
Monday, August 1st
Lectures
· Purpose of Trial/Trial Elements
· Introduction of Exhibits/Impeachment
· What the Judge Wants to Hear
· Developing Your Case/Motion Hearings
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Case Analysis
· Motion Practice
· Closing Arguments
Tuesday, August 2nd
Lectures
· Closing Arguments
· Direct Examination / Cross Examination
· Social Media Evidence
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Closing Arguments
· Direct and Cross Examination of the Parties
Wednesday, August 3rd
Lectures
· Rules of Evidence
· Psychological Evaluations in Oklahoma
· Deconstructing a Custody Evaluator’s Report
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Evidence: Introduction and Objections
· Direct and Cross Examination of a Mental Health Expert
Thursday, August 4th
Lectures
· Cross Examination of a Mental Health Expert
· Ethics
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Direct and Cross Examination of Mental Health Experts
· Direct and Cross Examination of Parties
· Opening Statements
Friday, August 5th
Lectures
· Business Valuation Basics
· Trial Objections
· Family Law Evidence Problems
· Pretrial Conference
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Opening Statements
· Evidence
Witness Preparation
Saturday, August 6th
Trial on the Merits
Feedback Session with Judges and Mentors
Institute Luncheon – Presentation of Certificates & Awards
Introduction to Program
Monday, August 1st
Lectures
· Purpose of Trial/Trial Elements
· Introduction of Exhibits/Impeachment
· What the Judge Wants to Hear
· Developing Your Case/Motion Hearings
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Case Analysis
· Motion Practice
· Closing Arguments
Tuesday, August 2nd
Lectures
· Closing Arguments
· Direct Examination / Cross Examination
· Social Media Evidence
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Closing Arguments
· Direct and Cross Examination of the Parties
Wednesday, August 3rd
Lectures
· Rules of Evidence
· Psychological Evaluations in Oklahoma
· Deconstructing a Custody Evaluator’s Report
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Evidence: Introduction and Objections
· Direct and Cross Examination of a Mental Health Expert
Thursday, August 4th
Lectures
· Cross Examination of a Mental Health Expert
· Ethics
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Direct and Cross Examination of Mental Health Experts
· Direct and Cross Examination of Parties
· Opening Statements
Friday, August 5th
Lectures
· Business Valuation Basics
· Trial Objections
· Family Law Evidence Problems
· Pretrial Conference
Exercises and Demonstrations
· Opening Statements
· Evidence
Witness Preparation
Saturday, August 6th
Trial on the Merits
Feedback Session with Judges and Mentors
Institute Luncheon – Presentation of Certificates & Awards