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NDNY-FCBA 2024 Constitutional  Scholars  Program

NDNY-FCBA 2024 Constitutional Scholars Program

The Constitutional Scholars Program is a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, community outreach program of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (“NDNY”). Video Performances are due by midnight on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. No entries will be accepted after midnight.

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CLE: PRO BONO TRAINING 2024: TRYING A CIVIL RIGHTS CASE

CLE: PRO BONO TRAINING 2024: TRYING A CIVIL RIGHTS CASE

Mark your calendars for our 2024 Program which will give you all the tools you need to confidently handle a Pro Bono prisoner case in Federal Court. In addition to skills training, this full-day program will include credit hours in DEI, Ethics, and Cybersecurity.

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Cross Examinations & Closing Statements in Federal Court  – July 19, 2023

Cross Examinations & Closing Statements in Federal Court – July 19, 2023

This CLE will present an overview of the “Do’s and Don’ts” of cross-examination, including the boundaries of cross-examination and how to properly impeach a witness. The panel will also discuss what limitations are placed on closing arguments by existing case law and how to apply the jury instructions to the facts of your case in closing arguments.

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FCBA Annual Dinner Event – November 30, 2023

FCBA Annual Dinner Event – November 30, 2023

Mark your calendars for the FCBA Annual Meeting and Dinner Event! November 30, 2023     .  .  .  Date: November 30, 2023  Location: Syracuse Marriott Downtown 100 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13202 Tentative Schedule of Events: 3:00 pm Continuing Legal...

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Constitutional  Scholars  Program

Constitutional Scholars Program

The Constitutional Scholars Program is a non-profit, non-partisan, educational, community outreach program of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (“NDNY”). Video Performances are due by midnight on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. No entries will be accepted after midnight.

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NDNY Local Rules Update CLE – March 3, 2023

NDNY Local Rules: Updates, Amendments, and What Practitioners Need to Know  Friday, March 3, 2023 - 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Presenters: * Hon. Brenda K. Sannes (U.S. District Judge, NDNY) * Michael Langan, Esq. (Career Law Clerk to Hon. Glenn T. Suddaby) * Lori Welch...

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