WHEN /
JUNE 19-21, 2019
WHERE /
Michigan State University College of Law
648 N. Shaw Lane
East Lansing, Michigan.
LODGING/
SpringHill Suites East Lansing University Area
Room Block Information
Bay Mills Trial Advocacy Training
Start Date: Saturday, June 15, 2019
End Date: Monday, June 24, 2019
Last Day to Book: Friday, May 24, 2019
(6/10 Update: there may still be rooms available and we are working with hotel to see if they will still honor the conference rates. So if you have not booked, please book ASAP.)
ABOUT THE EVENT /
An interactive training designed to improve the effective prosecution of cases involving illegal narcotics, violent crime and
to enhance tribal justice systems.
Featured trainers include Jeff Davis, Colette Routel, Gina Allery, Hon. Leo Brisbois, Hon. Ron Whitener and more
This training will be hands on learning and practical application for tribal prosecutors, defenders and judges.
MN CLE Credits (including Ethics) have been applied for.
AT A GLANCE SCHEDULE /
June 19
8:00am - 5:15pm
MSU Law Moot Court Room
8:00-8:30
Student Registration
8:30 – 9:00
Traditional Welcome, Opening Remarks and Faculty Introductions
9:00 – 9:30
Overview of the Case and Notable Challenges
9:30 – 10:45
Workshop 1: Case Analysis and Trial Preparation
Prosecution, Defense & Judicial Breakouts
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – Noon
Lecture: Charging Decisions, Probable Cause Challenge and Rulings - Using police report, witness interviews and tribal codes
Noon – 1:15
Lunch Sponsored by MSU Law
1:15 – 3:30
Workshop 2 – Charging Decisions, Probable Cause Challenge, Bail and Arraignment
Prosecution, Defense & Judicial Breakouts
3:30 – 3:45 Break
3:35 – 4:15
Lecture and Demonstration – Witness Preparation
4:15 – 5:15
Lecture and Demonstration – Opening Statement
5:30
Study Hall Reception at Beggars Banquet
EVENING ASSIGNMENT: Prepare opening statement using the case file.
June 20
8:00am - 6:00pm
MSU Law Moot Court Room
8:30 – 11:00 am
Workshop – Opening Statements (Videotaped)
11:00 - Noon
Lecture and Demonstration: Direct Examinations
Noon – 1:15
Lunch Sponsored by MSU Law
1:15 – 2:00
Demonstrations: Exhibits, Laying Foundations and Demonstrative Exhibits
2:00 – 2:15 Break
2:15 – 3:45
Workshop 3: Direct Examinations (Videotaped)
3:45 – 4:00 Break
4:00 – 5:00
Lecture and Demonstration: Cross Examination
5:00 – 6:00
Lecture: Trial with an Eye On Ethics
EVENING ASSIGNMENT: Prepare Cross Examination and Closing
June 21
8:00am - 5:15pm
MSU Law Moot Court Room
8:30 – 9:30
Lecture and Demonstration: Impeachment
9:30 – 11:00
Workshop 4: Student Cross Examination (Videotaped)
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – Noon
Lecture: Using Expert Witnesses at Trial
Noon – 1:15
Lunch Sponsored by MSU Law
1:15 – 2:00
Lecture and Demonstration: Closing Argument
2:00 – 2:15
Break and Evaluation
2:15 – 4:00
Workshop 5 – Student Closing Arguments
4:00
Closing
