Voir Dire: A Lawyer's Guide to Jury Selection

Voir Dire: A Lawyer's Guide to Jury Selection

The State Bar of Georgia, YLD Criminal Law Committee and GPDC present Voir Dire: A Lawyer's Guide to Jury Selection.

Thursday, February 27, 2020, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

State Bar Building basement located at 104 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30303.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

Lunch will be provided. No reimbursement will be provided for any expenses, including travel, meals, and lodging.

This program is 6 CLE credits, including 5 trial hours. GPDC will submit your participation to the State Bar. The State Bar of Georgia's fee for CLE credits is $4.00 per CLE credit hour. CLE expenses are the responsibility of attendees.

Agenda

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Registration

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Welcome

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM How to conduct an effective voir dire: Who do you want on your jury, what can you ask, what should you ask and practical tips on organization and building rapport with jurors.

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM BREAK

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brainstorming: How to pick the people who will decide your client’s fate?

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM LUNCH - provided by the YLD Criminal Law Committee

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Challenges for Cause

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Batson and Reverse Batson Challenges

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM BREAK

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Voir Dire Demonstration

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM Ask the Expert