Voir Dire Wins Trials
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About
This Course
Jury selection is one of the attorney's most critical and challenging tasks. The process of voir dire can genuinely make or break a case. Research consistently shows that by the time voir dire and opening statements are completed, 80% of jurors have already formed an opinion about the case. This underscores the importance of a well-executed voir dire in securing a favorable outcome.
This program is designed for attorneys of all experience levels who want to refine their jury selection techniques. It will cover the legal principles surrounding voir dire and the latest insights and strategies for conducting effective questioning.
Whether you're a seasoned attorney or just starting, this course will provide valuable tools to help you enhance your voir dire skills and achieve better trial results.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the law of jury selection.
- Prepare for voir dire.
- Utilize the internet in voir dire.
- Assess how to approach a jury and avoid the “monsters” that will gum a jury.
- Recognize how to prevent the “stereotype” jury selection.
- Evaluate how to engage in voir dire when the Court limits time effectively.
Production Date: 8/21/2025 | Closed captioning (CC) available
About the Presenters
Eric Dixon, Esq.
Eric D. Dixon, Attorney and Counselor at Law, P.A.
Practice Area: Trial (+ 4 other areas)
Eric Dixon has practiced law in state and federal courts in courts throughout New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado for almost forty years. He received his bachelor’s degree in History receiving the Board of Governors Medal for Highest G.P.A. among graduating History Majors along with the President’s medal for his academic and campus activities. He is a graduate of St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. He has spoken frequently at continuing legal education programs on trial practice. He has served as a special United States Attorney in New Mexico in the largest in-land narcotics seizures at the time. He has ...
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