NDAA's Trial Advocacy Academy - 101 Series - Direct Examination (On-Demand)

On-Demand Webinar: NDAA's Trial Advocacy Academy - 101 Series - Witness Preparation

75-minute presentation 

Direct examination is a critical skill for prosecutors. A prosecutor’s ability to listen to a witness’s answers is equally as important as the questions that are asked. A well-organized direct examination will establish the facts of the case, the elements of the crimes, the prosecution’s case theory, and will address unfavorable facts.

This webinar will help participants learn how to organize and structure questions, handle objections, control and redirect witnesses, and will provide other strategies to enhance courtroom performance.  

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Eligibility: 

NDAA’s mission to serve and support prosecutors and their staff. In consideration of this commitment, NDAA requires that all those in attendance of our programs currently work in or work closely with prosecution: NDAA invites prosecutors, lawyers and paralegals in local, state, tribal, federal and military government attorneys’ offices. If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact training@ndaajustice.org.

Continuing Legal Education:

This course was originally recorded on June 5, 2025

This course has been approved for CLE credit in Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. All other attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact their state bar for more information. At the conclusion of the course and after completion of the electronic evaluation survey, all attendees will receive a uniform continuing education certificate that they may use to report their continuing education hours to their state bar or reporting agency. Questions regarding CLE can be directed to cle@ndaajustice.org

Questions? 

Please contact training@ndaajustice.org.