The Eighth Judicial Circuit is pleased to present “Educate the Eighth: A Demonstration of Trial Skills” on Friday, April 24, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Courtroom 4A at the Alachua County Civil and Family and Justice Center.
The program includes a demonstration of trial skills presented by experienced litigators in a “show and tell” format using a mock case as a guide along with a presentation on ethics and professionalism. Members of the judiciary will be in attendance to provide comments and critique.
This course is expected to be approved for five (5) hours of CLE credit, including 1 hour of ethics. All are welcome to attend.
Topics to be covered include:
- Testimonial Evidence – Direct and Cross-Examination
- Using Real and Demonstrative Evidence
- Common Objections, Responses and How to Avoid Them
- Impeachment
- Hearsay
- Using and Properly Admitting Business Records
- Proper Admission of Text Messages
- Authentication and use of Social Media
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Questions and Answers with Members of the Judiciary
Educate the 8th was created by Judge Victor Hulslander to assist attorneys who may not regularly litigate with basic trial skills. It has become an annual event, typically held in the Spring.
