Course Descriptions
Listed below are approximate CLE hours for each seminar. Please note that CLE requirements vary from state to state. If you have specific questions about CLE for your state, please contact your State Bar or OLE's CLE Coordinator Annemarie Sullivan at annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
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The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Education
is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
(NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National
Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final
authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Questions regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National
Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417.
Telephone 615-880-4200. The CPE credits earned will be equivalent
to the CLE hours shown.
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This course is designed to provide additional training to CATS users on topics in the judicial process that are not fully covered in CATS basic or intermediate training (e.g., money judgments; restoration requests, etc.). Attendees will be asked to provide specific issues and/or questions before class for discussion and resolution. Attendees will also have an opportunity to run CATS reports with an emphasis on analyzing data to clean up discrepancies captured on the system. Contract employees may be nominated. Prerequisite: Must have at least six months experience in asset forfeiture and must have attended a basic CATS training class.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
November 14, 2007 |
Friday,
November 16, 2007 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-210 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
Basic CATS |
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This seminar is designed for attorneys who have significant experience in litigating employment discrimination cases. This course examines current issues and significant case law update in the context of preparing and presenting a defense to employment discrimination actions, to include refining advocacy skills in liability and damages analysis, strategic case planning, discovery, dispositive motions (with a strong focus on developing a successful summary judgment practice), and settlement. Topics include: prima facie (Title VII) claims and defenses, retaliation, hostile work environment, Rehabilitation Act.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
April 9, 2008 |
Friday,
April 11, 2008 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-118 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This seminar is designed for principal legal and administrative FOIA officers or their designees. It provides advanced instruction on selected substantive and procedural topics under the FOIA, including up-to-date policy guidance. It also serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and strategies useful in dealing with problems that commonly arise in administering the Act. The seminar includes such topics as case law update, selected procedural issues, FOIA from the non-government perspective, administrative and litigation considerations, and current policy issues. Registration is limited to 45 attendees who should have attended the 3-day Basic program, FOIA for Attorneys and Access Professionals/Privacy Act. Expenses related to participation in FOIA courses conducted outside of Columbia, South Carolina will NOT be paid by the Office of Legal Education.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
January 23, 2008 |
Wednesday,
January 23, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-172 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
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Wednesday,
June 11, 2008 |
Wednesday,
June 11, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-173 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This seminar is designed for Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and Federal Investigative Agents with extensive experience in money laundering/asset forfeiture cases, who are actively involved in the investigation and prosecution of money laundering/asset forfeiture cases. This is an annual conference designed to provide the latest developments in the law, new agency initiatives, the banking and FinCen perspectives, and international money laundering. AUSAs are encouraged to nominate an investigating agent who will be involved in future investigations to attend this seminar. All agent nominees must complete their own nomination forms to be submitted to the Office of Legal Education (OLE).
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
September 24, 2008 |
Friday,
September 26, 2008 |
Janet Whipple - (803) 705-5105 E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov |
08-503 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This seminar is designed to be an annual update on recent case law, statutes, and procedures affecting asset forfeiture. Paralegals, legal assistants, and the equivalent, who are primarily assigned to the asset forfeiture unit, and who have been working on asset forfeiture matters for a minimum of 3 years, are encouraged to attend this seminar annually. This course will include an in-depth criminal forfeiture procedure update, civil forfeiture procedure update, and discussion of developing issues. Contract support staff may be nominated.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
May 6, 2008 |
Thursday,
May 8, 2008 |
Janet Whipple - (803) 705-5105 E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov |
08-505 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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The goal of this skills seminar is to strengthen brief writing and oral argument proficiencies. The seminar will consist of class lectures, brief-writing workshops and exercises which will focus on specific parts of an appellate brief, oral arguments, and videotape reviews and critiques of oral arguments. During the course, the attendee will also be required to participate in a mock oral argument before a circuit judge. Note: There is no pre-course writing requirement.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Monday,
March 3, 2008 |
Friday,
March 7, 2008 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-044 |
CANCELLED |
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Monday,
August 11, 2008 |
Friday,
August 15, 2008 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-231 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Monday,
August 11, 2008 |
Friday,
August 15, 2008 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-047 |
CANCELLED |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This three and one-half-day course is designed for paralegal specialists who work in the appellate area in a United States Attorney's office or the Department of Justice. Paralegals from other federal agencies who can demonstrate significant appellate job responsibilities are also eligible. This course will focus on legal skills unique to paralegals involved in the appellate area and will include lectures, workshops, and panel discussions on the following topics: overview of the appellate process and the role of the paralegal, appeals management within the office, procedure and motion practice, discussion of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, overview of brief writing, using computer technology in appeals, and prisoner litigation.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
July 22, 2008 |
Friday,
July 25, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-027 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys' offices and DOJ divisions; others on a case by case basis |
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This is the annual meeting of the Asset Forfeiture Chiefs and Experts from the United States Attorneys' offices, the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, and the seizing agencies, during which current issues will be discussed at an advanced level.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
February 26, 2008 |
Thursday,
February 28, 2008 |
Janet Whipple - (803) 705-5105 E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov |
08-501 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This is a basic course designed for Assistant United States Attorneys, DOJ attorneys, and agency counsel who are new to the practice of bankruptcy which will provide an overview of the Bankruptcy Code and practice. Lectures will focus on chapters 7, 11, 13. Other topics to be addressed will include the interaction and relationship with creditor agencies such as the Department of Education and the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Trustee Program and the role of the bankruptcy trustee, automatic stay issues, adversary proceedings, claims, off-set, jurisdiction, discharge and dischargeability, tax issues, criminal referrals, and dealing with cases under both the old (pre-BAPCPA) and the new (post-BAPCPA) law. Additional areas of discussion will include electronic case filing and technology issues. If space permits, attendance by experienced paralegals will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that while CLE credits will be available, this seminar will not contain an ethics session and as such attendees will not be able to claim CLE ethics credit.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
November 14, 2007 |
Friday,
November 16, 2007 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-180 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This seminar is an intensive advocacy skills program designed for new federal prosecutors with little or no trial experience and who will be responsible for the trial of criminal cases. This seminar utilizes lectures, skills exercises, critiques, and trial strategy sessions. Classroom and video critiquing is utilized. Substantial preparation is required in advance of and throughout the training. The seminar culminates in the students' participation in a jury trial. Modern use and preparation of evidence in the high-tech courtroom is also emphasized with practical, hands-on application for the participants.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
October 30, 2007 |
Thursday,
November 8, 2007 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-008 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
January 8, 2008 |
Thursday,
January 17, 2008 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-009 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
March 4, 2008 |
Thursday,
March 13, 2008 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-228 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
April 8, 2008 |
Thursday,
April 17, 2008 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-010 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
June 17, 2008 |
Thursday,
June 26, 2008 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-011 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Wednesday,
July 23, 2008 |
Thursday,
July 24, 2008 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-3015 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
August 19, 2008 |
Thursday,
August 28, 2008 |
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 705-5122 E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov |
08-229 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This seminar is presented jointly with the National District Attorneys Association and the National Association of Attorneys General. The course is designed for criminal prosecutors in federal, state, and local jurisdictions, and will focus on international aspects of the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases including: the location and apprehension of fugitives abroad; extradition and methods for obtaining custody of international fugitives for trial in the United States; locating and obtaining documents, records, and items of physical evidence located outside the jurisdiction of the United States; locating and deposing witnesses in foreign jurisdictions; the role of the Department of Justice and the Office of International Affairs; the role of INTERPOL; the role of the United States Marshals Service; bilateral treaties and agreements on extradition, mutual legal assistance, and prisoner transfer; utilization of multi-lateral treaties; consular notification and access; and a basic overview of some critical national security issues.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
August 20, 2008 |
Friday,
August 22, 2008 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-065 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This seminar is aimed at prosecutors and agents interested in a basic introduction to criminal prosecutions under the currency reporting and currency smuggling statutes, 31 U.S.C. Sec. 5313, 5316, 5324, 5331, and 5332; the traditional money laundering statutes - 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1956 and 1957; and the unlicensed money transmittiing business statute - 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1960. There will also be an introduction to the related asset forfeiture provisions in 18 U.S.C. Sec. 981 and 982, and in 31 U.S.C. Sec. 5317(c) and 5332.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
March 25, 2008 |
Thursday,
March 27, 2008 |
Janet Whipple - (803) 705-5105 E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov |
08-502 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This course is intended for federal prosecutors who have little or no experience prosecuting narcotics cases. Topics to be covered include charging decisions, dealing with informants and targets, drug organizations, electronic surveillance techniques, and trial and sentencing issues.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
March 5, 2008 |
Friday,
March 7, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-087 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
AUSA's and DOJ attorneys |
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This four and one-half day seminar is designed for civil paralegals who are new to the civil area or who have worked in the civil area for less than three years. Legal assistants who can demonstrate significant job responsibilities in this area may also be considered. Assistant United States Attorneys, Department of Justice attorneys, and experienced civil paralegals will teach this course. It consists of a series of lectures, panel discussions, and workshops covering topics such as the court system and tracking a civil case, overview of the federal rules, motions, discovery by the United States and the opposition, exhibits/demonstrative evidence, ethics, computerized research tips, and specialized topical areas of civil law. It is recommended that attendees first complete the Legal Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals seminar (or the former Basic Paralegal seminar) or its equivalent (e.g. a Paralegal Certificate).
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Monday,
May 5, 2008 |
Friday,
May 9, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-022 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys? offices, DOJ divisions, and other federal agencies. |
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This basic skills course is designed to cover case planning and management from filing to pre-trial conference, with emphasis on discovery, particularly witness preparation and depositions of fact/expert witnesses. The method of instruction includes lecture, instructor demonstrations, and practice exercises performed in small groups of teamed attorneys that are videotaped for individual critique. Participants will be expected to devote significant time to reviewing case materials and preparing for hands-on exercises. In addition, participants should plan on viewing a lecture segment on JTN in preparation for attending this course at the NAC. The Basic Pretrial Practice course is an excellent precursor to taking Civil Trial Advocacy and is intended for new civil attorneys with little or no (civil) experience.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Monday,
March 10, 2008 |
Friday,
March 14, 2008 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-117 |
POSTPONED |
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Prerequisites:
Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice Litigating Attorneys |
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This course is an intensive advocacy skills seminar designed for new attorneys with little or no trial experience who will be responsible for the trial of civil cases. The method of instruction utilizes lectures and workshops, with classroom and video critiquing. Topics covered include preparation and presentation of opening statements and closing arguments, as well as direct and cross-examinations of fact and expert witnesses. The course culminates in the students' participation in a trial.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
October 16, 2007 |
Thursday,
October 25, 2007 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-114 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
January 29, 2008 |
Thursday,
February 7, 2008 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-116 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
July 15, 2008 |
Thursday,
July 24, 2008 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-125 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice Litigating Attorneys |
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This seminar is designed for the prosecutor who presently handles or will soon handle complex criminal investigations and prosecutions. The seminar will include presentations regarding the use of compelled and immunicated testimony, electronic surveillance, grand jury practice, trial strategy in complex cases, parallel proceedings, and legal issues related to jury selection in complex cases.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Monday,
June 30, 2008 |
Wednesday,
July 2, 2008 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-063 |
POSTPONED |
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Prerequisites:
n/a |
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The emphasis of this course is on using Sanction II and PowerPoint to create courtroom presentations.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
October 16, 2007 |
Friday,
October 19, 2007 |
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 705-5133 E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov |
08-163 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
December 11, 2007 |
Friday,
December 14, 2007 |
Gordie Prescott - (803) 705-5139 E-Mail: gordie.prescott2@usdoj.gov |
08-040 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
July 8, 2008 |
Friday,
July 11, 2008 |
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 705-5133 E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov |
08-041 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This introductory seminar is designed to teach new federal prosecutors the principles governing the prosecution and trial of federal criminal cases. Lecture topics will include drafting complaints, indictments and search warrants; pre-trial release and detention; grand jury practice; pre-trial discovery and motion practice; evidence; the use of cooperating defendants and confidential informants; plea bargaining; the federal sentencing guidelines; and asset forfeiture. This course also will include two hours of ethics. This course is open to AUSAs and Division attorneys and also to Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) who are nominated by their districts.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
January 8, 2008 |
Friday,
January 11, 2008 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-051 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
April 1, 2008 |
Friday,
April 4, 2008 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-059 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Special AUSAs and DOJ Litigating Attorneys |
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This four and one-half day course is designed for paralegals who have been working in a criminal paralegal position for three years or less. Legal assistants who can demonstrate significant job responsibilities in this area may also be considered. Assistant United States Attorneys, Department of Justice attorneys, and experienced criminal paralegal specialists teach the course. It consists of a series of lectures, workshops, and group discussions on various criminal topics such as the criminal process, Fourth and Fifth Amendments, trial preparation, pretrial motions and discovery, evidence, jury instructions, and ethics. The course also includes a variety of substantive criminal specialty topics. It is recommended that attendees first complete the Legal Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals Seminar (or the former Basic Paralegal seminar) or its equivalent (e.g. a Paralegal Certificate).
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Monday,
January 28, 2008 |
Friday,
February 1, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-017 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys? offices, DOJ divisions, and other federal agencies. |
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This course will cover the essentials for new attorneys as well as more advanced topics for experienced prosecutors. Topics will include the use of summary and expert witnesses, indirect methods of proof to establish unreported income, recent case law developments, sentencing issues, global settlements, and plea and restitution agreements. The course will also explore strategies and tactics for handling tax protestor organizations, widely marketed tax evasion schemes, and the use of tax charges in drug prosecutions, ponzi schemes and anti-terrorism investigations.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
August 6, 2008 |
Friday,
August 8, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-094 |
CANCELLED |
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Prerequisites:
none |
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The course will cover Bivens claims, qualified immunity, state law tort claims, federal statutory claims and various non-litigation matters such as bar grievances, criminal charges and commercial liens, instruction on individual capacity representation issues and ethical obligations of AUSAs.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
September 3, 2008 |
Friday,
September 5, 2008 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-201 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice Litigating Attorneys |
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The emphasis of this course is on using Concordance, CaseMap, and TimeMap during the litigation process. Concordance will focus on creating databases to manage large document cases and how to conduct searches after the databases are created. CaseMap will focus on creating a case to assist in the management and analysis of the case fact pattern and issues associated with the case. Lastly, TimeMap will focus on creating time line graphic presentations. This is an introductory course and attendees should not expect to be an expert on these applications at the conclusion of this course. There is no prerequisite for this course, but it is highly recommended that nominees attend the Document Imaging course prior to attending this course or have working experience with the IPRO software applications.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
November 6, 2007 |
Friday,
November 9, 2007 |
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 705-5133 E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov |
08-038 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
May 13, 2008 |
Friday,
May 16, 2008 |
Gordie Prescott - (803) 705-5139 E-Mail: gordie.prescott2@usdoj.gov |
08-156 |
CANCELLED |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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This three day seminar is designed to help agency advisors develop skills in drafting proposals and decisions on disciplinary and adverse actions through a series of lectures followed by workshops in drafting these actions. Prior to the course, students will submit a proposal and decision letter they have previously drafted in the course of their employment. These documents will be analyzed and discussed in a workshop setting. Students will also analyze a fact pattern, draft a proposal, review replies, and draft a final decision. All work products will be critiqued by instructors and fellow students. This is an advanced course designed to teach proper drafting of charges, analysis of penalty and final decisions. In order to be considered for this course, students must have attended an Adverse Actions Seminar. Please note that while CLE credits will be available, the course will not contain an ethics session and as such you will not be able to claim CLE ethics credit.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
January 23, 2008 |
Friday,
January 25, 2008 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-053 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Tuesday,
June 24, 2008 |
Thursday,
June 26, 2008 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-165 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
Students must have attended an Adverse Actions Seminar |
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This three-day course is designed for paralegal assistants or specialists who work in the drug unit in a United States Attorney's office or the Department of Justice. Paralegals from other federal agencies who can demonstrate significant job responsibilities in this area are also eligible. This course will focus on legal skills unique to paralegals involved in the drug area, including lectures, workshops, and panel discussions on topics such as an overview of narcotics statutes, how work on these types of cases differs, and witness issues. Students should have already attended the Criminal Paralegal Seminar or the Fundamentals of Litigation for Criminal Legal Assistants Seminar.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
August 6, 2008 |
Friday,
August 8, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-199 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys' offices and others on a case by case basis |
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The Office of Legal Education is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring an Environmental Crimes Seminar. The seminar will be held May 12-16, 2008, in Columbia, South Carolina. The first day of this seminar will be optional. It will be dedicated to basic pollution crimes topics, including the major pollution and wildlife statutes under which most such violations are prosecuted. It is designed to give attorneys less experienced in this area sufficient knowledge to profit from the latter part of the seminar, but it also is available to environmental crimes veterans who would like a review of basics. The remainder of the seminar will be at an advanced level, covering areas useful to prosecutors experienced in the handling of environmental crimes cases. It will include matters such as a case law update; pretrial and trial issues; case organization systems; cross-examination of scientific expert witnesses; evidentiary issues; trends in defense strategies; electronic discovery; searching computers; post-Rapanos developments; sentencing issues; wildlife offenses; an air pollution enforcement initiative; and ethics. For those particularly interested in vessel pollution issues, in parallel with a portion of the general program, there will be a vessel pollution workshop.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Monday,
May 12, 2008 |
Friday,
May 16, 2008 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-060 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
n/a |
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This skills seminar is for Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice Trial Attorneys of varying skill levels who practice civil law. Topics focus on recurring evidentiary issues for civil practitioners, including relevance, hearsay, character evidence, impeachment, privileges and lay/expert opinion testimony. The course will also feature a presentation on the admissibility of electronically stored information. Participants will learn to appreciate the impact of evidentiary issues on case preparation during discovery and the pretrial process. Lectures will be followed by interactive practicums, where students will perform exercises applying evidentiary rules and principles, as well as making and meeting objections. Please note there will be pre-course assignments relating to the practicums. The course will culminate with Daubert hearings.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
April 2, 2008 |
Wednesday,
April 2, 2008 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-3011 |
ACTIVE |
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Tuesday,
April 22, 2008 |
Friday,
April 25, 2008 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-119 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
AUSA's and DOJ Litigating Attorneys |
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This seminar will assist in sharpening the pretrial and trial evidence skills of experienced attorneys in and out of the courtroom. The seminar will reinforce basic evidence principles in constitutional issues, admissibility, cross-examination/impeachment, relevance, character evidence, hearsay, and lay and expert opinions.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
October 16, 2007 |
Friday,
October 19, 2007 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-030 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Tuesday,
February 12, 2008 |
Friday,
February 15, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-031 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Tuesday,
May 20, 2008 |
Friday,
May 23, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-032 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Tuesday,
September 16, 2008 |
Friday,
September 19, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-253 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This three and one-half-day-seminar is designed as a refresher for experienced legal assistants, supervisory legal assistants, lead legal assistants, or work leaders who have worked in the GS-318 or 986 series in the Department of Justice for at least four year. Both substantive and administrative topics are covered, including automated litigation support; communications skills; criminal and civil procedure; research tips; clear and effective writing; correct citation; personnel and administrative issues; stress management; ethics, and victim-witness issues.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
March 25, 2008 |
Friday,
March 28, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-021 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys? offices and DOJ divisions; others on a case by case basis. |
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This program is designed for agency FOIA personnel who have several years of experience with the FOIA and are involved in the processing of FOIA requests on a daily basis. It is devoted almost entirely to administrative matters arising under the Act--such matters as record-retrieval practices, multitrack queue usage, backlog management, affirmative disclosure, and automated record processing. Designed to serve also as a regular forum for the governmentwide exchange of ideas and information on matters of FOIA administration, this program brings veteran FOIA processors from throughout the government together and encourages them to share their experience in administering the Act. The program also includes an overview of recent case law pertaining to the processing of FOIA requests. Expenses related to participation in FOIA courses conducted outside of Columbia, South Carolina will NOT be paid by the Office of Legal Education.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thursday,
January 24, 2008 |
Thursday,
January 24, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-177 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This basic training program is designed for attorneys, paralegals, and information officers with limited previous experience under the FOIA who are now or soon will be working extensively with the Act. Workshops on FOIA exemptions emphasize the criteria for making information-disclosure determinations, and procedural issues are addressed as well. Expenses related to participation in FOIA courses conducted outside of Columbia, South Carolina will NOT be paid by the Office of Legal Education.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday,
October 10, 2007 |
Thursday,
October 11, 2007 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-189 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
|
Tuesday,
February 26, 2008 |
Wednesday,
February 27, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-190 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
|
Tuesday,
May 6, 2008 |
Wednesday,
May 7, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-191 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
|
Tuesday,
August 19, 2008 |
Wednesday,
August 20, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-192 |
ACTIVE |
Denver, CO |
|
Tuesday,
September 16, 2008 |
Wednesday,
September 17, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-193 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This course examines the key provisions of the FTCA, major defenses, current issues and significant case law update in the context of preparing and presenting an FTCA case, to include refining advocacy skills in liability and damages analysis, strategic case planning - discovery and dispositive motions, use of automated litigation support applications, and settlement. Topics include: administrative claim requirements, discretionary function, regulatory and law enforcement torts, independent contractors, immunity and representation issues. The method of instruction combines lectures and practicums, where participants will perform exercises applying information presented to a model case.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
November 6, 2007 |
Friday,
November 9, 2007 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-115 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice Litigating Attorneys |
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Using a case study, this practical, innovative, and interactive seminar is designed to enhance the participants' investigative skills and allow them to follow the money of a criminal enterprise. Participants will apply investigative techniques and methods to unravel the case study's money laundering scheme and to identify key assets for forfeiture. Additionally, they will examine financial documents in order to establish links among the targets, assets, and illegal activities and make charging decisions. The program level is Basic/Intermediate. There are no prerequisites; preparation in advance is not required.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday,
April 21, 2008 |
Thursday,
April 24, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-089 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This seminar will present an in-depth review of forensics and its practical application to federal investigations and prosecutions.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
June 10, 2008 |
Friday,
June 13, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-091 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This seminar is designed for prosecutors who present cases to the grand jury. Topics include grand jury mechanics, grand jury secrecy, interaction with the grand jury, grand jury strategy, acquisition of evidence, privileges, immunity, dealing with hostile/recalcitrant witnesses, multiple representation and conflicts of interest, parallel proceedings, use of the computer in organizing complex cases, and managing large document investigations.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday,
December 12, 2007 |
Friday,
December 14, 2007 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-078 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Tuesday,
March 18, 2008 |
Thursday,
March 20, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-232 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Wednesday,
July 9, 2008 |
Friday,
July 11, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-093 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This seminar is designed at an intermediate level for the joint training of attorneys and federal agents. The seminar will include topics such as case generation, online investigative principles, using Internet investigative tools, and the evidentiary and practical issues in preparing Internet-related fraud cases (such as online auctions, Internet securities fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft) for trial. Attorneys must have attended OLE's Basic Computer Crimes, Cybercrimes, CTC, or some comparable computer training. Federal agents must have had some prior training or experience in handling Internet crime cases.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
February 26, 2008 |
Friday,
February 29, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-086 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
The two and one-half-day course is designed for paralegals and legal assistants who assist in the litigation of civil immigration cases. The course will provide a basic overview of immigration law with a special emphasis on the most common areas of litigation such as political asylum, cancellation of removal, and mandamus litigation. Students will also learn about the process for removing aliens from the United States and the review of those cases that reach the federal courts. A major component of this course will be the application of knowledge to specific immigration issues. Students will have the opportunity to review an actual administrative record and to prepare appropriate motions, including a motion to dismiss.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
July 8, 2008 |
Thursday,
July 10, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-026 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys' offices and DOJ litigating divisions who are assisting attorneys in defending court challenges to immigration decisions |
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This course is designed for attorneys and agents who have a basic understanding of asset forfeiture law. Topics to be covered include obtaining evidence and assistance from foreign countries, international asset sharing, Black Market peso exchanges, terrorist financing, and digital currency and e-gold investigations.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday,
April 9, 2008 |
Friday,
April 11, 2008 |
Janet Whipple - (803) 705-5105 E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov |
08-504 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This seminar is designed to acquaint agents and prosecutors who have some fraud experience with schemes having international dimensions. The course will focus upon prevalent international frauds and tools to investigate and prosecute such crimes. Specific topics included will be investment fraud, West African fraud, telemarketing fraud, foreign evidence gathering, and international money laundering/asset recovery. We anticipate not having an ethics session.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday,
April 9, 2008 |
Thursday,
April 10, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-090 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
n/a |
|||||
This half-day program provides a basic overview of the FOIA for agency personnel who do not specialize in access law. It is designed for those who either work with the FOIA only occasionally or need only a working familiarity with the FOIA in order to recognize and handle FOIA-related problems that may arise in other areas of agency activity. Topics include resource materials, background and legislative history, disclosure mandates, exemptions to mandatory disclosure, administrative considerations, and Executive Order 13,392. Expenses related to participation in FOIA courses conducted outside of Columbia, South Carolina will NOT be paid by the Office of Legal Education.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
November 27, 2007 |
Tuesday,
November 27, 2007 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-174 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
|
Wednesday,
March 19, 2008 |
Wednesday,
March 19, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-175 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
|
Wednesday,
July 16, 2008 |
Wednesday,
July 16, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-176 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This seminar is designed for prosecutors who will be including forfeiture allegations in criminal indictments, and for civil attorneys and agency counsel who will be handling administrative, civil or criminal forfeiture matters on a regular basis. This basic course is an introduction to both civil and criminal asset forfeiture and is designed for those attorneys new to asset forfeiture. Contract attorneys may be nominated.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday,
December 12, 2007 |
Friday,
December 14, 2007 |
Janet Whipple - (803) 705-5105 E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov |
08-500 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
The four and one-half-day course is designed to teach both legal assistants and paralegals who have worked in their offices for no more than five years the basic skills needed for successful support of a federal practice. Skills include citation rules, cite checking, effective writing, library and computerized research, Bluebook style rules, and proofreading. Students having previously attended the former Legal Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals Seminar are not eligible. This course may be taken before or after the Fundamentals of Litigation for Criminal or Civil Legal Assistants Seminar. This course qualifies for three hours of college credit from the American Council on Education.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday,
October 15, 2007 |
Friday,
October 19, 2007 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-012 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Monday,
April 28, 2008 |
Friday,
May 2, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-013 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Monday,
August 11, 2008 |
Friday,
August 15, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-014 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys' offices and DOJ divisions; others on a case by case basis. |
|||||
This course will focus on providing attorneys with the basic skills needed to manage a case electronically from indictment/complaint to trial using software that is currently available in all U.S. Attorney offices. The hands on training will cover IPRO, Concordance, CaseMap, TimeMap, PowerPoint, and Sanction II. This training will focus on end user needs and will not cover creating cases with these applications.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
January 29, 2008 |
Friday,
February 1, 2008 |
Gordie Prescott - (803) 705-5139 E-Mail: gordie.prescott2@usdoj.gov |
08-151 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Tuesday,
June 17, 2008 |
Friday,
June 20, 2008 |
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 705-5133 E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov |
08-141 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Attorneys only |
|||||
This four and one-half-day course is designed for paralegals who use legal research and analysis in their jobs and need to refine their skills. Legal assistants who can demonstrate significant job responsibilities in this area may also be considered. The course focuses on research and analytical skills unique to paralegals involved in litigation; therefore, Department of Justice nominees will be given priority. During the course, students will complete assignments demonstrating their ability to research and analyze legal topics, which will be critiqued individually. Although there will be time provided during the course to work on these assignments, homework will be necessary. Nominees for this course must have completed the Introduction to Legal Citation and Research (or the former Legal Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals Seminar) or its equivalent (e.g. a Paralegal Certificate). The Legal Research and Analysis course should be taken prior to taking OLE's Legal Writing and Analysis Seminar, although students who have already taken the writing course may still be considered. Students having taken the Criminal or Civil Paralegal courses are also eligible. This course qualifies for three hours of college credit from the American Council on Education.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday,
February 11, 2008 |
Friday,
February 15, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-018 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys' offices, DOJ divisions, and other federal agencies |
|||||
This four and one-half day course is designed for paralegal specialists who use legal writing and analysis in their jobs and need to refine their skills. Legal assistants who can demonstrate significant job responsibilities in this area may also be considered. The course focuses on writing and analytical skills unique to paralegals involved in litigation; therefore, Department of Justice nominees will be given priority. Students may be provided in advance with a list of required reading to be completed prior to the course. During the course, students will complete assignments demonstrating their ability to write about and analyze legal topics, and a written assignment will be critiqued individually by Department of Justice attorneys. Although there will be time provided during the course to work on these assignments, homework will be necessary. Nominees for this course must have completed the Introduction to Legal Citation and Research Seminar (or the former Legal Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals Seminar) or its equivalent (e.g. a Paralegal Certificate). Students who have attended OLE's Criminal or Civil Paralegal courses are eligible. The Legal Research and Analysis course should be taken prior to taking OLE's Legal Writing and Analysis Seminar. This course qualifies for three hours of college credit from the American Council on Education.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday,
May 19, 2008 |
Friday,
May 23, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-023 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys' offices, DOJ divisions, and other federal agencies |
|||||
During this course, students will receive two days of hands on training on updated versions of litigation support software. The final day and a half of training will be an individual project requiring students to apply their knowledge of eScan-IT, IPRO, Concordance, CaseMap, TimeMap, PowerPoint, and Sanction II.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday,
September 22, 2008 |
Friday,
September 26, 2008 |
Gordie Prescott - (803) 705-5139 E-Mail: gordie.prescott2@usdoj.gov |
08-157 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Document Imaging, Document and Case Management and Courtroom Presentations Seminars |
|||||
This basic seminar is designed for Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice attorneys who prosecute mortgage fraud cases. The course will focus on the mortgage fraud crisis and provide an understanding of the legitimate lending process, including the entities, paperwork, and regulatory agencies involved. The seminar will also focus on common mortgage fraud and foreclosure rescue schemes, charging decisions, and sentencing issues.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
August 19, 2008 |
Thursday,
August 21, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-249 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
The course covers conceptual and technical aspects of preparing non-dispositive and dispositive motions, with particular focus on summary judgment. Topics include: analyzing the elements of a claim/defense to determine what motions could be filed to eliminate or narrow issues and those that should be filed to accomplish established goals; strategic planning and tactical considerations in filing motions; effective structure and organization; fundamentals of drafting affidavits, factual statements and arguments; review of basic composition skills; and oral argument. The method of instruction includes lecture and workshops that involve editing and oral argument. Participants will be expected to devote time to reviewing model case materials and drafting portions of motions prior to arriving at the NAC.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
June 10, 2008 |
Friday,
June 13, 2008 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-122 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Employees from United States Attorneys' Offices and Department of Justice Divisions. |
|||||
This conference is designed for agency trainers and experts who work with the Consolidated Asset Tracking System (CATS). The goal of this course is to increase interagency coordination in establishing training programs, policies and procedures. Participants should be prepared to discuss their agency's role in the asset forfeiture process and their respective CATS training programs. Each participating agency will be expected to provide specific information regarding their practices and procedures. CATS will be available, if necessary, to discuss and resolve certain issues during the conference.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday,
April 14, 2008 |
Tuesday,
April 15, 2008 |
Kandie Wright - (803) 705-5147 E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov |
08-194 |
POSTPONED |
|
|
Prerequisites:
n/a |
|||||
This skills course is interactive. It will cover concepts, strategies and practicalities of Alternative Dispute Resolution, with particular focus on negotiating settlements. Please note that this course centers on defensive litigation. Lectures and discussions will be followed by "hands on" exercises in small group practicums. There will be pre-course assignments relating to preparation for the practicums. The course culminates in settlement conferences before federal judges.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
April 22, 2008 |
Friday,
April 25, 2008 |
Robin Mills - (803) 705-5134 E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov |
08-120 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice Litigating Attorneys |
|||||
The symposium will focus solely on adult obscenity crimes. Topics of discussion will include the state of obscenity law; debunking myths about obscenity prosecutions; and an overview of the terminology and structure of the adult obscenity industry including internet businesses, internet web services, producers, wholesalers/distributors, and retailers. The course will cover the relationship between the internet and traditional production-distribution systems, the significance of adult websites, and the evidentiary value of website captures. A case study approach will be utilized to examine an adult internet business, a traditional adult retail establishment, and a mixed retail-internet adult business.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday,
October 10, 2007 |
Thursday,
October 11, 2007 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-073 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This annual conference is designed for DOJ attorneys who have some experience in immigration law, either as district court litigators or as immigration brief writers, and for agency counsel who advise AUSAs and OIL attorneys on immigration matters. The theme for this years conference is OILs Second Quarter Century, and will reflect the impact of the significant increase in immigration litigation and how the Department and the federal courts have responded to the increased caseload. The conference will present various panels to address topics of current interest, including litigation under the REAL ID Act, credibility determinations in asylum cases, agency decision-making, right to counsel issues, detention and removal of criminal aliens, litigation of national security cases, and relief under the Convention Against Torture. Speakers will include senior level officials from Department of Justice, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and officials from the various components of the Department of Homeland Security.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday,
August 4, 2008 |
Friday,
August 8, 2008 |
Tami Buckingham - (803) 705-5132 E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov |
08-241 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
No description available at this time.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
September 30, 2008 |
Friday,
October 3, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
09-023 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
The federal government spends billions of dollars each year acquiring goods and services, ranging from military contracting to rental payments for office space and grants for education. And each year, millions of dollars are diverted from the United States coffers by unscrupulous co-schemers. The Department has had tremendous success in investigating and prosecuting procurement fraud schemes and other crimes aimed at corrupting the procurement process. The goal of this seminar is to provide criminal and civil DOJ attorneys with the tools they need to investigate and prosecute those who undermine the federal procurement process and take money from the public fisc. Participants in this seminar will learn how the government acquires goods and services; hear about recent cases that illustrate examples of common fraud schemes, such as product substitution, collusive bidding, and false billing; and explore pre-indictment evidence gathering strategies which have led to the Departments effectiveness in this area of prosecution. The seminar will also provide practical tips on detecting and unraveling procurement fraud schemes, insights on how to deal with suspension and debarment officials who might want to take an action while your investigation is still ongoing, and give you an overview of what the defense will be thinking. A half-day will be devoted to breakout sessions where the participants will focus on case problems.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday,
June 4, 2008 |
Friday,
June 6, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-203 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
None |
|||||
This seminar is geared toward experienced prosecutors of child exploitation offenses but is also appropriate for those who are less-experienced and participate in the optional basic review sessions offered. The seminar's goal is to strengthen the effective handling of child exploitation cases from investigation through sentencing by providing key statutory and case law developments, new investigative techniques and strategies, and advice and guidance in identifying, gathering and presenting evidence to judges and juries in these cases. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about complex computer forensic evidence in a hands-on computer lab setting. Specific topics to be addressed include: the statutes and case law of child exploitation offenses; the Adam Walsh Act and failure to register charges under 18 U.S.C. ? 2250; responding to arguments and downward departure motions at sentencing post-Booker; the technologies being used by offenders to produce, collect, and trade child pornography and hide evidence; the psychological toll of child sex abuse from the victim's perspective and meeting the requirements of the Justice For All Act; effective strategies for proving knowledge and intent at trial and for defeating common defenses; and recognizing and safeguarding against the psychological toll that child exploitation cases can have on law enforcement and prosecutors. AUSAs are encouraged to nominate law enforcement agents with whom the AUSA has worked and who will benefit from this course to also attend. Once district nominations are submitted and approved for AUSAs, agents will be identified and invited to attend the seminar. The Office of Legal Education will make the final selection and notify those selected to attend.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday,
July 28, 2008 |
Friday,
August 1, 2008 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-200 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
|
Prerequisites:
PSC Basic Child Exploitation Seminar |
|||||
Project Safe Childhood Basic Online Child Exploitation Seminar
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday,
January 15, 2008 |
Friday,
January 18, 2008 |
Lynn Beard - (803) 705-5143 E-Mail: lynn.beard@usdoj.gov |
08-052 |
POSTPONED |
|
|
Prerequisites:
n/a |
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This course is intended for attorneys and federal agents of all levels who investigate and prosecute intellectual property offenses including trade secret theft, economic espionage, copyright infringement, and trafficking in counterfeit goods and labels, along with other related statutes. The course will provide a practical, case-study based interactive learning experience, beginning with case referral, statutory considerations, investigative hurdles, valuation issues, ethical issues in working with victims, and other practical prosecutorial considerations. This course will also feature a hands-on lecture and demonstration in conducting online reconnaissance to identify subjects, co-conspirators and other known associates of your investigation, considerations for setting up and managing online undercover operations and examples of information prosecutors can ask for and expect when requesting computer forensic examinations. At the conclusion of the course, students will have practical knowledge of the different theories and steps that can be used to investigate and prosecute intellectual property crimes. They will also gain sufficient knowledge to take an informed and active role when using computers to gather evidence for intellectual property offenses, though total technical proficiency is not expected.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
April 16, 2008 |
Friday,
April 18, 2008 |
Gordie Prescott - (803) 705-5139 E-Mail: gordie.prescott2@usdoj.gov |
08-155 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
n/a |
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This seminar is designed for Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), United States Attorney's Office (USAO)Intelligence Analysts and Federal Investigative Agents, who are involved in an existing Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) review team in their judicial district. Asset Forfeiture Coordinators in districts with SAR Review Teams, as well as AUSAs actively involved in creating a SAR Review Team, are also encouraged to attend.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Wednesday,
January 9, 2008 |
Friday,
January 11, 2008 |
Tami Buckingham - (803) 705-5132 E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov |
08-131 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
see description above |
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This course will be dedicated primarily to the presenting topics dealing with the investigation and prosecution of securities fraud cases. After a Corporate Fraud Initiative update, the course will cover topics selected from the following: an introduction to the securities fraud statutes; the basics of the securities business and corporate reporting and financial statements; trading in the after market; investigative techniques; parallel proceedings and the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission; securities fraud schemes; non-stock securities fraud schemes; evidence gathering, foreign and domestic; charging decisions; the trial of a securities case; and loss issues for sentencing.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Tuesday,
March 25, 2008 |
Thursday,
March 27, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-088 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
n/a |
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This four and one-half-day seminar is targeted for new supervisors of support staff (e.g., lead legal assistants, paralegals, and/or administrative personnel), and priority will be given to non-attorneys who have been supervisors for four years or less (although attorneys may also apply). The seminar will consist of a series of lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and role-playing exercises. The seminar focuses on the qualities of a good supervisor, making the transition to a supervisor, supervisory skills, standards of conduct, sharing best practices, motivating employees, dealing with problem employees, personnel and performance management, the disciplinary process, security issues, and delegating. Students who have attended the Advanced Support Staff Supervisors' Seminar are not eligible.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
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Monday,
September 15, 2008 |
Tuesday,
September 16, 2008 |
Terri McDonald - (803) 705-5144 E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov |
08-029 |
CANCELLED |
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Prerequisites:
Supervisors of support staff from United States Attorneys? offices, DOJ divisions, and other federal agencies. |
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This popular seminar is for civil attorneys working in environmental litigation and provides an overview of major environmental laws with emphasis on their application to federal government programs and environmental enforcement (civil and criminal). Lecture topics include litigation concerning public lands, water rights, wildlife, takings, natural resource damages, administrative law, land acquisition, appellate practices, criminal enforcement and parallel proceedings, Indian rights, and the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. Substantive lectures are followed by small group breakout sessions to discuss practical problems.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuesday,
February 5, 2008 |
Friday,
February 8, 2008 |
Tami Buckingham - (803) 705-5132 E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov |
08-219 |
ACTIVE |
Washington, DC |
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Prerequisites:
United States Attorneys Offices, Department of Justice Divisions, and Agency Counsel |
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This course is intended for attorneys who are new to white collar crime prosecutions. The course will survey the statutes applicable to white collar crime. Breakout sessions focusing on the investigation and prosecution of white collar crime matters will also be offered.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuesday,
November 27, 2007 |
Friday,
November 30, 2007 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-074 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
none |
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This seminar is designed for Assistant United States Attorneys, Special Assistant United States Attorneys and Department attorneys of all experience levels and will cover issues which arise in Title III cases. Topics will include: an overview by the Special Operations Division; writing a good Title III affidavit; management of and monitoring the wire; minimization; tactical issues of working the wire; wall-offs; investigative techniques; Title III suppression issues; the use of Title III evidence at trial; and ethics.
| Begin Date | End Date | Course Contact Info | Course Nbr | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wednesday,
January 23, 2008 |
Thursday,
January 24, 2008 |
Angela Inscore - (803) 705-5135 E-Mail: Angie.Inscore@usdoj.gov |
08-079 |
ACTIVE |
NAC |
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Prerequisites:
None |
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