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2024 Constitutional Scholars Contest

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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Cross and Closing CLE

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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