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Seminar On The Oral Advocacy Of Motions *Change of Venue*

Friday, September 8, 2017

*Change of Venue*
The United States District Court for the District of Vermont is sponsoring a seminar on the oral advocacy of motions on November 27, 2017 from 1 - 4:30 pm at the Hilton Burlington Hotel.  The program will involve the argument of three motions: civil, criminal, and bankruptcy, before panels of federal and state court judges. After presenting argument, the oral advocates will explain their strategy to participants and the judicial panel will evaluate the oral advocacy, each in an interactive forum.  The program will provide guidance regarding how to present complex arguments in a limited time frame, offer suggestions regarding how to organize oral argument for maximum effectiveness, and identify common pitfalls to avoid.
 
The seminar is free and 3.5 general CLE credits will be awarded for attendance.  Please refer to the attached notice for complete information. 
 
Notice (pdf)