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Turn Complex Case Preparation Into a Smooth Process
Ever wish there was an effortless way to keep trial documents organized and easily accessible? In this strategic guide, our experienced faculty explores best practices for creating and managing trial notebooks that make case prep less stressful and more efficient. Review the function of a trial notebook in supporting case presentation, compare the purposes of a counsel's working binder and a paralegal notebook, and discuss the dos and don'ts of preparing an electronic trial notebook. Find out how top paralegals stay organized and ahead - register today!
- Identify the components necessary for a solid trial notebook.
- Examine best practices for organizing case documents.
- Determine how to use trial notebooks effectively at trial.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Differentiating Paralegal Notebook vs. Counsel's Working Binder
- Key Sections to Include in the Trial Notebook
- Best Practices in Trial Notebook Organization (and Top Errors to Avoid)
- Electronic Trial Notebooks: What You Need to Know
- Using the Trial Notebook at Trial: Legal Best Practices
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| NALA |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| NFPA |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
1 Total | 05-21-2028 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
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1 Total | 05-21-2027 |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 1: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 1.0 non-substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Video Download - NALA - 1: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 1.0 hours, including 1.0 non-substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 1: This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 1: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 1.0 hours, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 1: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 1.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 1.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Video Download - NFPA - 1: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 1: This course qualifies for 1.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 1 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 1: Approved for 1.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Select Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Agenda
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Trial Notebooks: Practical Paralegal Insights
- Differentiating Paralegal Notebook vs. Counsel's Working Binder
- Key Sections to Include in the Trial Notebook
- Best Practices in Trial Notebook Organization (and Top Errors to Avoid)
- Electronic Trial Notebooks: What You Need to Know
- Using the Trial Notebook at Trial: Legal Best Practices
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course is designed to offer attendees tips and tricks for preparing useful trial notebooks. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Technicians
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Robert A. Kezelis
is a sole practitioner in Palos Heights, Illinois, where he practices in the areas of civil litigation, family law and complex litigation. He is a former adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School. In 1991, Mr. Kezelis was the first American professor invited to teach in Lithuania after the collapse of the Soviet Union. He has spoken for various professional groups on topics related to his areas of practice. Mr. Kezelis earned his B.A. degree from Northwestern University and his J.D. degree from John Marshall Law School. He is a member of the Chicago (member, Professional Responsibility, Civil Practice and Judicial Evaluation committees), Illinois State and Lithuanian American (former president) bar associations, as well as a former member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.
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