ATTORNEY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

We can work with your law firm in creating a specific program for training your associates and potentially being accredited by the state Bar Association allowing the participants to gain knowledge as well as MCLE credits helping them in multiple ways. Likewise, we have some classes from time to time that may not be associated with a specific firm. For firms, having more entertaining and engaging training programs can help enhance knowledge retention and improve the skills of the personnel involved.

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Developing the skills required for being a quality attorney takes a lot more than is taught in law school. There are a variety of soft skills and analytical techniques that are simply not dealt with in more traditional training methods. To really stand out from the crowd of lawyers and to make a real difference, additional skills training through our programs can help provide that edge that you are looking for.

THEY improv provides classes for a variety of skills training for attorneys seeking to enhance their abilities. Many of these are potentially available to gain MCLE Credits for the course and we can apply for such authorization. This can be for a variety of customized programs or for programs that have already proven useful for a variety of clients.

EACH STATE BAR HAS DIFFERENT RULES
Each state Bar Association has their own standards and requirements for applying for MCLE Credit for classes. This means that while a class that we have provided in another state may have been approved for MCLE Credit, it might not have similar credit in another state. Likewise, the winds of change occur and there is no guarantee that a prior program will be re-authorized for credits. We look forward to discussing a program for your law firm to make this program a reality. Simply work with us to come up with a program that meets the requirements for the Bar while developing the skills that you would like to be part of a program for your firm.

Given enough lead time, we can apply for pre-approval and so we can get authorization as a part of our agreement to teach at your firm. This would allow offering the class to all associates with the knowledge that the program will result in such credits.

There are some instances that we will provide such classes for the public. This means that attorneys that aren't part of a specific firm will be able to attend and gain credits. Similarly, this will be done where we would apply for such status prior to marketing the class. This might be done through other agencies or Chambers of Commerce.

SKILLS TRAINING

There are a lot of things that they teach in law school, but there are also a lot of things that they don't focus on. We call these the soft skills. We have training programs to work on the soft skills as well as other aspects of being an attorney that can help in unique ways because we come from a different perspective.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Running a law office, which is almost always filled with Alpha Types who don't seek permission and can feel that they know the answers before a question is asked, is truly a challenge. Our training helps get others to recognize your authority while inspiring them to greater success. These enable you to expect them to follow your lead.

JURY SCIENCE

We will not pretend that Jury Science is a guarantee by any stretch of the imagination. That said, understanding how jurors think and how their backgrounds can influence the choices that they make and how they might help change the minds of others during deliborations can make all the difference when it comes to the final verdict.

THE BRAIN

Understanding how the brain operates can help you to understand the decision process of others, predict their behavior and response to questions, and enable you to guide them to where you want them to be and to say what you want them to say. Elements of this include Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Mental Manipulation.

WITNESS PREP

Preparing a witness is a multi-faceted process. While you may know what you should or should not do on the stand or during a deposition, your clients and your witnesses often do not. It isn't about your knowledge, it is understanding how to teach that is important. We help prepare you for this process.

MCLE AND WORKSHOPS
We have developed a variety of programs that advance the cause of developing talent for law firms. This can include basic elements such as conducting interviews and communication classes, or can be much more nuanced for even the most seasoned professional such as jury science and analyzing the human brain. With advanced notice, we can work with a firm to submit summaries of the workshop for approval for obtaining credit for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. All of this is done in an environment of humor, helping turn the chore of continuing education into a benefit firms can offer to their Associates and can have the added benefit of bonding the staff

PRESENTATION SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS

LEARN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO NOT ONLY WIN...
BUT TO BE A WINNER!

PRESENTATION SKILLS

The ability to make successful presentations is key to being a top-notch lawyer. Just some aspects of presentation skills include the ideas of STATUS and exuding AUTHORITY, ORATORY skills for OPENING and CLOSING ARGUMENTS, and MEDIA TRAINING to enable the controlling of a public narrative. We have approaches to help all of these areas.

ORATORY - OPENING AND CLOSING ARGUMENTS

For litigation attorneys, the ability to present in front of jurors is key to success. This is all about the ability to relate information, be confident, be clear and succinct, and to exude the essence of being righteous in what you are letting the others know. Simply put, present as if you completely believe in the innocence of your client. We can help with speeches to make that happen.

MEDIA TRAINING

The world has changed. More and more, major cases are decided with some amount of influence by media coverage. The ability to control the narrative in public without violating court orders can be the key to a successful effort at winning the battle in court as well as helping your client after the case is over in the world of public opinion. Media manipulation can also make or break careers.

USING STATUS

A lot of the maneuvers in a courtroom, during a deposition, and certainly during negotiations, is about status. Lawyers learn over years of experience about the advantage gained by simply presenting oneself as if they are in a stronger position than they actually are. This is all about skills every actor knows and that we can teach. It is a soft-skill that is often neglected.

Areas of Law. Whether for Appellate, Business, Civil, Constitutional, Criminal, Entertainment, Family (including Trusts, Estates, Divorce, Elder and Juvenile), Intellectual Property, Medical, Military, Securities or Tax Law, or any of the other branches, we either already have a program that can assist practitioners or can develop a special program to improve performance.

CONFIDENTIALITY
We understand the need for confidentiality and review all such agreements to ensure a level of secrecy to maintain your relationship with your clients. We will usually not take control of work product and rather not take any material off-location to help ensure our relationships with our clients. Simply ask us for more information about how far we will go to protect our clients, as well as to help you protect yours!

Locations. We have people already in most major cities around the country or can make arrangements if needed. This includes the top cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Seattle, Phoenix, Denver, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and practically anywhere else you can imagine. We also have access to Canada, Mexico and the islands of the Caribbean if you would like to conduct something while at a retreat. Simply contact us to find out how we can help you.

WHY COMEDY
Our Director found that when people laugh, they become more open to new ideas and more likely to take lessons to heart. This made a company engaged in comedy the perfect vehicle to help everything from small organizations to members of the Fortune 500.

It Is This Easy!

There are four easy steps

Contact Us

Simply reach out to us to discuss what you would like.

Discuss the Possibilities

Whether by email or online video call, we will discuss your needs and come up with a plan that you approve to achieve your goals.

Receive a Proposal

We will get you the proposal outlining what we've already agreed to for us to come wherever you want to have your event.

Leave the Rest to Us

We then take care of everything from the entertainment, role playing, skills development, and team building for your organization.

CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE

We want to hear from you. Email us at info@legalimprov.com.

THE FOUR AREAS WE SERVE

WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE FOUR AREAS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSIONS

LAW OFFICES

Law offices tend to be overworked and employees often feel underappreciated. We help to build camaraderie and enable the tough conversations that are required for providing adequate counsel.

THE JUDICIARY

Those working in the judicial branch are often underappreciated and there is a level of stress that doesn't exist in other areas. We can refresh the employees and enable them to reduce tensions.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Those in law enforcement go beyond just the front line police officers, but also include undercover officers who need help in learning how to act and how to seem more natural in someone else's skin.

THE LEGISLATURE

The Legislative Branch of our government has become a vipers nest of stress, pitfalls, pettiness and bickering. The first step to achieve great things is to rediscover common purpose and to collaborate.

Some of Our Clients

We have worked with over half of the Fortune 500, many of whom have their own legal departments. While we have worked with many law firms, most hire us with the understanding of not advertising our relationship with them. These are just a few of our high-profile clients.

Disclaimer: This site is not designed to replace the skills of hiring a professional attorney. This site is not advertising the services of any lawyer and has not been reviewed or approved by any Bar Association or other ruling authority. It is provided as-is to assist attorneys in potentially finding services that may enhance their skills.