The Dan Jewell Trial Institute offers a unique opportunity for attorneys to refine their trial advocacy skills. Throughout the event, participants are immersed in real trial scenarios, guided by experienced mentors, and presided over by Nebraska judges. This hands-on approach allows attendees to gain invaluable practical insights into the world of trial law.
The Dan Jewell Trial Institute is designed to help less experienced Nebraska lawyers enhance their legal skills necessary to try a lawsuit.
Attorney participants have an opportunity to:
- Examine and impanel a jury
- Deliver opening statements
- Call, examine and cross-examine witnesses
- Produce depositions
- Offer exhibits
- Review jury instructions and argue the case
Issues presented in the selected case, which involves a contested will, are (1) whether the decedent has testamentary capacity, and (2) whether the will offered was procured by undue influence. A Nebraska judge will preside over the trial. Each attorney participant is assigned a mentor who will critique the participant’s performance. Each trial will have two attorney participants representing the proponent and two attorney participants representing the opponent of the will, in this case.
