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FY-2004 Course Descriptions
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Modifications or cancellations may occur to the seminars described in this catalog at any time due to instructor availability, number of students nominated, changes in priorities, etc. Students will be promptly notified whenever modifications or cancellations occur.

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 Sheila Cook at sheila.cook@usdoj.gov

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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Adverse Actions
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed for supervisors/managers and management advisors who take and/or defend adverse actions before the Merit Systems Protection Board. It is required for advisors and representatives, but supervisors and managers are also encouraged to attend. The seminar will consist of separate tracks for each group, plus combined and plenary sessions which address issues of general interest.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Thursday, January 8, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-240
Active
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Thursday, September 2, 2004
same as above
04-127
Cancelled
Prerequisites: Employees from United States Attorneys’ Offices and Department of Justice only

Adverse Actions, Drafting Notices of
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

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.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, December 2, 2003
Thursday, December 4, 2003
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-045
Active
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Friday, July 9, 2004
same as above
04-238
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from United States Attorneys’ Offices and Department of Justice only

Advocacy Skills for Agency Counsel
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 32

This is a skills seminar for attorneys who represent their agencies in court proceedings or administrative hearings, or who assist the Department of Justice attorneys with agency litigation. Participants attend lectures and perform various exercises that are individually critiqued by experienced trial attorneys. Topics include: discovery tools, opening statements, demonstrative evidence and exhibits, witness examination, and closing arguments.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, February 23, 2004
Friday, February 27, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-088
Cancelled
Monday, August 16, 2004
Friday, August 20, 2004
same as above
04-198
Cancelled
Prerequisites: Agency Counsel Only


Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE), Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar offers advanced training in Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE). Attendees must have either attended a basic course in affirmative civil enforcement, have substantial experience in handling such cases, or be expected to handle the most complicated affirmative civil enforcement cases accepted by the attorney's office. Seminar subjects will include an in-depth discussion of various qui tam issues, parallel proceedings and complex investigations.

 
Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Thursday, January 15, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-063
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) for Auditors, Investigators and Paralegals Seminar

This seminar will utilize both lecture and panel formats as well as small group discussion to address various investigative tools and strategies and recent case development techniques. Specific topics will cover update information on recent legislation including the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 and practical HIPAA guidance, followed by question and answer sessions.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Friday, August 27, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-204
Active
Prerequisites: ACE & Health Care Fraud auditors, investigators and paralegals of all experience levels in USAOs are eligible to attend.


Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Coordinators' Conference

This training is designed for the ACE Coordinators in each United States Attorney’s Office. Topics to be covered include updates on new ACE policies, legislative and case developments, and the ADA. Also discussed will be settlement issues, grant fraud, and maximizing ACE personnel resources. Each district is encouraged to nominate their ACE Coordinator for this conference.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, September 13, 2004
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Janet Whipple - (803) 544-5105
E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov
04-335
Active
Prerequisites:

Anti-Terrorism Advisory Councils' Conference
Combined with: Crisis Management Coordinators' Conference

Approximate Credits: 24

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, March 29, 2004
Friday, April 2, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-094
Active
Prerequisites: ATAC Coordinators and USAOs and DOJ components

Appellate Advocacy
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 26

The goal of this skills seminar is to strengthen brief writing and oral argument skills. This seminar consists of class lectures, brief critiquing, oral arguments, and videotape reviews and critiques of oral arguments.The attendee will participate in a mock oral argument before a circuit judge and in brief writing exercises during the course which will focus on specific parts of an appellate brief.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, October 27, 2003
Friday, October 31, 2003
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-006
Active
Monday, March 15, 2004
Friday, March 19, 2004
same as above
04-101
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys, and law enforcement agencies.

Appellate Chiefs' Conference
Approximate Credits: 19

This conference is designed for appellate supervisors and contacts and for others who have responsibility for overseeing appellate litigation even if they are not formally designated supervisors. The first half-day of the conference will be geared toward new appellate supervisors and contacts, offering guidance on establishing or modifying a formal appellate review system and the role of an appellate supervisor or appellate contact. The remainder of the conference will include management issues of interest to appellate supervisors, and discussions of "hot" or emerging legal issues.

Begin Date End Date
Location
Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Washington, DC
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-082
Postponed
Prerequisites: Appellate Chiefs in USAOs and other AUSAs responsible for appellate review.

Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) Seminar

This seminar is for criminal Assistant United States Attorneys and DOJ litigating attorneys who have responsibilities to conduct cases involving looting, vandalism, and illegal commercial trafficking of protected archaeological sites. Participants learn to conduct criminal prosecutions under various statutes, including the Archaeological Resources Protection Act.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Friday, August 13, 2004
Susan Pikulski - (803) 544-5107
E-Mail
: susan.pikulski@usdoj.gov
04-236
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ Litigating Attorneys

Asset Forfeiture Chiefs and Experts, Annual Conference
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

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
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Friday, February 27, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-090
Active
Prerequisites: Asset Forfeiture Chiefs and forfeiture experts in USAOs and appropriate DOJ components.

Asset Forfeiture Component Seminars

These seminars provide a forum for all asset forfeiture component agencies to discuss common concerns about the asset forfeiture program and, in particular, asset forfeiture issues specific to each circuit. Attendees participate in break-out sessions designed to address the administrative and legal procedures of the asset forfeiture program and to develop a “plan of action” for each district, addressing each agency’s role in and concerns about asset forfeiture, from the pre-seizure stage to the final distribution of forfeited property. The plan of action should also address how the agencies may best coordinate their efforts to meet their identified forfeiture goals. The success of these component seminars depends on participation by each attendee. These are not seminars to learn about asset forfeiture; those selected to attend should be qualified to discuss the forfeiture work currently being done in their respective districts. Recommendations regarding the forfeiture program will be solicited from attendees and discussed during the general sessions of the seminar. After the seminar has concluded, a “master” district plan of action will be produced and available to all seminar attendees and headquarters representatives. Therefore, nominees should be those individuals who are most active in their districts’ asset forfeiture programs. DynCorp employees may be nominated.

Cir Begin Date End Date Location Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
3rd
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Atlantic City, NJ
Janet Whipple - (803) 544-5105
E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov
04-222
Active
2nd
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Thursday, June 17, 2004
To Be Determined
same as above
04-223
Active
1st
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Thursday, August 19, 2004
To Be Determined
same as above
04-224
Active
Prerequisites: Asset Forfeiture Chiefs and forfeiture experts in USAOs and appropriate DOJ components.

Asset Forfeiture for Support Staff, Basic

This is an introductory seminar for support staff newly assigned to handle asset forfeiture matters. DynCorp employees may be nominated.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, June 2, 2004
Friday, June 4, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-152
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from United States Attorney Offices and, where appropriate, other DOJ components.


Asset Forfeiture for Support Staff, Advanced

This seminar is aimed at the paralegals and other support staff who routinely handle asset forfeiture matters, are experienced, and desire an update on the case law, new statutes and procedures, developing issues, and the availability of administrative resources, such as use of the Asset Forfeiture Online website to access forms and model pleadings. DynCorp employees may be nominated.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Friday, April 16, 2004
Janet Whipple - (803) 544-5105
E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov
04-121
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from United States Attorney Offices and, where appropriate, other DOJ components.


Attorney Supervisors
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed to improve the office administration skills of attorneys who manage workflow and supervise the performance of attorneys and other legal personnel. It has proven especially beneficial for new supervisory attorneys. Lectures and case study workshops include transition to management, leadership, motivation, delegation, personnel issues, productivity and evaluation, and issues in personnel actions. The seminar is presented by Dr. Stephen Chitwood.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Friday, November 14, 2003
Janet Whipple - (803) 544-5105
E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov
04-034
Active
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Friday, March 19, 2004
same as above
04-105
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys (Agency Counsel on a space-available basis).

Advanced Bankruptcy
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 24

This advanced seminar is designed for attorneys with extensive bankruptcy experience. Lectures, panel discussions, and workshops will concentrate on issues faced in bankruptcies and strategies for handling cases.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-174
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Capital Crimes Symposium
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 13

This symposium is for experienced Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice attorneys who prosecute capital crimes. The symposium will be limited to 25 participants and will primarily involve small, interactive group discussions among presenters and attendees.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-055
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Fundamentals in the Prosecution of Child Exploitation Cases
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 22

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Friday, August 20, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-354
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Child Support Symposium
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 12

This symposium is for experienced Assistant United States Attorneys and DOJ attorneys who handle child support matters. The symposium will be limited to 25 participants and will primarily involve small, interactive group discussions among presenters and attendees.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, March 29, 2004
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-111
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Civil and Criminal Forfeiture Procedure, Introduction
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 22

This seminar is intended for prosecutors, civil attorneys, paralegals, and agents, who handle, or will be handling, asset forfeiture matters on a regular basis. The course will serve as either an introduction to both civil and criminal asset forfeiture procedure, or a refresher course, incorporating in the agenda training on significant changes in the law since 2000 including the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (CAFRA), the USA Patriot Act, and the promulgation of Rule 32.2 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Friday, July 30, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-187
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys, and law enforcement agencies

Civil Federal Practice
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 26

This seminar provides attorneys new to the civil division in a United States Attorneys Office or the DOJ Civil Division with an overview of federal civil litigation. Lectures will focus on the Federal Tort Claims Act, constitutional torts, bankruptcy, employment discrimination, Equal Access to Justice Act, and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Use and presentation of evidence with technological equipment will be featured.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Friday, April 23, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-124
Postponed
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys, paralegals and Agency Counsel on a space-available basis.


Civil Pretrial Practice
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 28

This seminar is designed to provide a basic overview of civil pretrial practices. The seminar will include lectures on answering a complaint, the rules of discovery, discovery tools, pretrial motions, and settlements.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday June 28, 2004
Thursday, July 1, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-167
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys, and paralegals on a space available basis

Civil Trial Advocacy
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 52

This seminar 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 seminar utilizes lectures, workshops, and skills exercises to teach trial advocacy skills. Classroom and video critiquing is utilized. Topics covered include preparation and presentation of opening statements and closing arguments, depositions, as well as direct and cross-examinations of fact and expert witnesses. The course culminates in the students’ participation in a jury trial.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Thursday, January 15, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-056
Active
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Thursday, April 1, 2004
same as above
04-107
Active
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Thursday, May 27, 2004
same as above
04-142
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


Civil Trial Advocacy, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 26

This is an intensive one week seminar designed to polish the skills of experienced civil trial attorneys. Lectures, workshops, and skills exercises are utilized to teach advanced advocacy skills in such areas as jury trials, fact and expert witness preparation and effective direct and cross-examination techniques. The faculty includes federal judges and experienced trial attorneys. Attorneys accepted for this seminar will receive both classroom and limited videotape critiques. Substantial preparation is required in advance of the seminar as well as during the training. Lectures on the use and preparation of evidence in today's high-tech courtroom is supplemented and reinforced with practical, hands-on experiences for the participants.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Friday, July 23, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-180
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


Working With Cooperating Co-Defendants and Confidential Informants
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed for AUSAs and federal law enforcement officers of all experience levels who utilize cooperating co-defendants and confidential informants on a regular basis in the investigation of complex criminal cases. Topics will be presented in lecture and panel formats designed to stimulate group discussion, resulting in breakout sessions for focus on problem solving hypotheticals. Lectures will address an overview of relevant statutes, preparing complex and historical cases, investigations that cross district boundaries, as well as 1.5 hours of ethics. Topics for discussion will concentrate on charging decisions, prosecution strategies, discovery, and trial and sentencing issues.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Friday, April 16, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-120
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Computer and Telecommunications Coordinators' (CTC) Conference

This conference is the ninth in a series of courses designed specifically for computer and Telecommunications Coordinators (CTCs) and attorneys assigned to the CHIP (Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property) units. The seminar will build on the training provided at previous CTC conferences. The seminar is designed to train the districts' CTCs, who have three general areas of responsibility: (1) resident consultant to the U.S. Attorney's office; (2) liaison on technical cases/issues; and (3) leader and legal consultant to the local technical support network. This year's conference will focus on cyberterrorism and information infrastructure protection.

Begin Date End Date
Location
Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, November 3, 2003
Friday, November 7, 2003
Destin, Florida
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-027
Active
Prerequisites: CTC coordinators and CHIP Unit AUSAs from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components.

Computer and Telecommunications Coordinators' (CTC) Network Crimes Workshop
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This is an advanced workshop intended for Assistant United States Attorneys who are either Computer Telecommunications Coordinators (CTCs) for their district or section or are assigned to a Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (CHIP) unit. It offers an introduction to investigating criminal acts that use computer networks, particularly unlawful access (computer hacking), unlawful electronic wiretapping, and denial of service attacks. The workshop provides hands-on instruction and real-world scenarios.

*Class will be conducted at the Information Technology Education Center (ITEC)

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Friday, January 9, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-059
Cancelled
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Friday, May 21, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-144
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


Computer Forensics
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This course is intended to familiarize prosecutors with all steps in the computer forensics process, from computer seizure to introduction of digital data into evidence. The course covers the seizure and imaging of computers, the recovery, analysis, and preservation of digital evidence, and evidentiary considerations. The course will include hands-on instruction in the use of the Internal Revenue Service's forensic software suite ILook, rapidly becoming law enforcement's software of choice for identifying information of evidentiary value in a suspect's computer.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, August 30, 2004
Thursday, September 2, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-206
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSA and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Constitutional Torts
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed primarily for attorneys with limited experience who handle Constitutional Torts cases. It includes lectures and/or workshops on representation, certification, discovery, trial issues, ethics, inmate litigation, and excessive force cases.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Friday, March 12, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-032
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys, and paralegals on a space-available basis.


Corporate Fraud Coordinators' Conference
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
Friday, February 6, 2004
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-078
Active
Prerequisites: Corporate Fraud coordinators from USAO's and, where appropriate, other DOJ components and Agency personnel

Corporate Fraud/Sophisticated White Collar Crime Conference
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed to assist experienced white collar prosecutors who handle or supervise corporate prosecutions in the following three categories: falsification of corporate financial information; self-dealing by corporate insiders; and obstructive offenses relating to the first two categories. Topics to be addressed during the conference include securities regulation and offenses; managing parallel proceedings with the SEC; principles of corporate criminal liability; evidence gathering; forfeiture; charging strategies; and ethical issues relating to represented parties in a corporate setting.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, December 3, 2003
Friday, December 5, 2003
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-041
Active
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Friday, May 14, 2004
same as above
04-137
Postponed
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Criminal Federal Practice, Basic
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This seminar is designed to teach relatively new federal prosecutors principles which govern the prosecution of federal criminal cases, and includes lectures on indictment drafting, grand jury practice, handling informants, discovery and pretrial motion practice, sentencing guidelines, appellate practice, and ethics. Modern use and presentation of evidence in the high-tech courtroom will also be demonstrated.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, December 15, 2003
Thursday, December 18, 2003
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-051
Active
Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Friday, March 5, 2004
same as above
04-093
Active
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Friday, July 23, 2004
same as above
04-181
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


Criminal Forfeiture - Making Forfeiture Part of a Criminal Case
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This seminar is aimed at criminal prosecutors with little experience in asset forfeiture. It will identify the kinds of property that can be confiscated under various criminal statutes – including mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking, terrorism, money laundering and RICO – and the procedure for including the forfeiture allegation in the indictment and making it part of the sentence.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-216
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Criminal Practice and Procedure for Civil Attorneys
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19


This seminar is designed for civil attorneys whose practice would be improved by an understanding of the federal criminal process, particularly ACE attorneys who handle parallel proceedings. It will cover basic criminal practice and procedure, with an emphasis on criminal practice issues that can affect or be affected by civil proceedings, including search warrants, contacts with represented parties, grand jury, and Brady/Giglio disclosures.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Friday, March 12, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-099
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Criminal Tax Seminar, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This seminar is designed for Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice Attorneys with experience prosecuting tax cases. Topics to be included are case development, Section 6103 issues, methods of proof, grand jury strategies, parallel proceedings, tax protester issues, charging decisions, computer searches, and using tax charges in non-tax cases.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Friday, February 20, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-119
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Criminal Trial Advocacy, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 32

This is an intensive advocacy skills seminar designed to polish the skills of experienced criminal trial attorneys. The seminar utilizes lectures, workshops and skills exercises. Attorneys accepted to participate in this seminar must prepare for and conduct a series of expert witness examinations and will receive both classroom and videotape critiques. Substantial preparation is required in advance of and throughout the training. Modern use and presentation 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
Monday, June 14, 2004
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-160
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Criminal Trial Advocacy
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 58

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. The seminar utilizes lectures, workshops and skills exercises. 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
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
Thursday, November 6, 2003
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-024
Active
Tuesday, December 2, 2003
Thursday, December 11, 2003
same as above
04-042
Active
Tuesday, February 3, 2004
Thursday, February 12, 2004
same as above
04-077
Active
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Thursday, April 29, 2004
same as above
04-125
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Crisis Management Coordinators' Conference
Combined with:
Anti-Terrorism Advisory Councils' Conference

Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 24

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
Friday, April 2, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-112
Active
Prerequisites: Designated USAO Crisis Management Coordinators

Cybercrimes Seminar, Basic
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This is a basic seminar for attorneys who will be introduced to concepts in the investigation and prosecution of computer-related crimes. The first part of the seminar will include presentations on Computers and Network Crimes, Understanding the Internet, Search and Seizure of electronic evidence, Online Investigations, Data Forensics and Analysis, and Obtaining and Admitting Electronic Evidence. The remainder of the seminar will offer more detailed and in-depth presentations on a pre-selected track of topics. The student will choose to attend sessions in one of the following tracks: Computer Crimes (including network intrusions and intellectual property offenses), Child Exploitation, or Internet Fraud. Students who have attended OLE’s Computer Crimes Seminar or the Internet Fraud Seminar in the past three years are not eligible.

*Class will be conducted at the Information Technology Education Center (ITEC)

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Friday, October 3, 2003
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-171
Cancelled
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Friday, March 12, 2004
same as above
04-100
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Damages Workshop, Advanced

This course will include lectures and exercises to focus on complex damages issues in tort and other cases.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, September 8, 2004
Friday, September 10, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-208
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Deposition Workshop, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 13

This workshop is designed for experienced civil AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys seeking to enhance their deposition skills. The workshop will include practice exercises, involving expert witnesses and other deposition situations, and lectures on improving skills. This workshop will be limited to 40 participants and will primarily involve small, interactive group discussions among presenter and attendees.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Thursday, October 16, 2003
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-011
Active
Tuesday, February 3, 2004
Thursday, February 5, 2004
same as above
04-076
Postponed
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

DNA, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is for experienced Assistant United States Attorneys and DOJ attorneys and will focus on in-depth review of the science of DNA testing and its practical application to federal investigations and prosecutions.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Friday, May 21, 2004
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-145
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Employment Discrimination, Basic
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 26

This seminar is designed for attorneys who handle defensive employment discrimination cases. Lectures focus on the current development of the law, sexual harassment, retaliation, representation issues, damages, jury trials, and ethics.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-203
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys, paralegals and Agency Counsel on a space-available basis.


Employment Discrimination, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 16

This seminar is designed for attorneys who have significant experience in litigating employment discrimination cases. It focuses on current developments in the law, the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-Discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (the “No FEAR Act”), exclusivity issues, retaliation, the Rehabilitation Act, settlement issues, mediation, and ethics. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of pleadings, motions, briefs, and similar materials that they have successfully used in their practice for use in discussions and dissemination to all attendees.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-253
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorney

Enhanced Negotiation and Mediation Advocacy
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This highly interactive seminar covers ideas and tactics for settling civil cases effectively with negotiation and mediation. It begins with a discussion of interest-based negotiation, how to deal with difficult negotiators, and how to address the limitations of one-on-one negotiation. The course then focuses on mediation, including how to choose a mediator, how to prepare, and how to advocate persuasively. It concludes with a half-day mediation session conducted in small groups with professional mediators.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Friday, March 26, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-109
Active
Wednesday,June 23, 2004
Friday, June 25, 2004
same as above
04-001
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys and Agency Counsel on a space-available basis

Environmental Crimes, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This seminar is designed for experienced prosecutors who are presently handling environmental crimes cases. The seminar will provide an update on current environmental law issues and will cover the following additional topics: investigative resources, transportation crimes, charging decisions, plea bargaining, pretrial and trial issues, jury instructions, expert witnesses and Daubert issues, trends in defense strategies, parallel proceedings, global settlements, sentencing issues, and ethics.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Friday, May 28, 2004
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-098
Active
Prerequisites: AUSA's and DOJ litigating attorneys

Environmental Enforcement, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar provides advanced instruction for experienced civil attorneys in civil environmental enforcement. It will explore legal, ethical, policy, and litigation-strategy issues confronting federal prosecutors on the enforcement of all of the major environmental statutes. DOJ Attorneys within the Environmental Enforcement Section and experienced AUSA's involved in cutting edge environmental enforcement are eligible.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, October 20, 2003
Thursday, October 23, 2003
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-017
Active
Prerequisites: DOJ Attorneys within the Environmental Enforcement Section and experienced AUSA's involved in cutting edge environmental enforcement.


Environmental Law Survey
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 26

This seminar is for civil attorneys and provides an overview of major environmental laws, with emphasis on their application to federal government programs and environmental enforcement (civil and criminal). Practical problems are presented in workshops for group analysis and solution. Lecture topics include the National Environmental Policy Act; Clean Air Act; Endangered Species Act; Hazardous Waste Act; ethical issues; and litigation strategies.

Begin Date
End Date
Location
Course Contact Info
Course Nbr
Status
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Friday, June 18, 2004
Washington, DC
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-163
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and agency counsel


Evidence for Civil Attorneys
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 26

This seminar is for Assistant United States Attorneys and Department of Justice attorneys in Civil Divisions. The seminar will include practice exercises and an overview of the Federal Rules of Evidence, use of demonstrative evidence, hearsay and other objections, and techniques for introducing evidence.


Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Friday, July 30, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-185
Postponed
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Evidence for Criminal Litigators
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

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
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Friday, October 3, 2003
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-002
Active
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Friday, February 20, 2004
same as above
04-084
Active
Wednesday, June 2, 2004
Friday, June 4, 2004
same as above
04-150
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Examination Techniques for Agency Counsel
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This is an intensive advocacy skills seminar designed to polish and expand the skills of experienced agency counsel. The seminar utilizes lectures, workshops, and skills exercises. Classroom and video critiquing is utilized. Topics include interrogatories and requests for documents, deposition preparation and practice, discovery issues in complex cases, examination of medical and scientific experts, direct and cross-examination techniques. Students should either have attended the Advocacy Skills for Agency Counsel Seminar or have at least 5 years experience as agency counsel.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Friday, July 16, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-178
Cancelled
Prerequisites: Agency Counsel Only.


Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed for attorneys with little or no experience in handling federal tort claims. The seminar will include an overview of the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), preparation of an FTCA case, lectures and workshops on defenses, discretionary function, regulatory torts, independent contractors, law enforcement torts, settlement and damages analyses, immunity issues, representation, and ethical issues.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Friday, February 20, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-083
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys, and paralegals on a space-available basis.


FTCA Medical Malpractice Defense
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This seminar is designed to give a basic overview of medicine for attorneys with little experience in handling medical malpractice actions.

Begin Date End Date
Location
Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday September 27, 2004
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Washington, DC
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-226
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Financial Litigation: Asset Investigations for Financial Litigation Personnel
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 18

This seminar provides training to AUSAs, paralegals, debt collection agents, and asset investigators assigned to the Financial Litigation Units (FLUs) in the United States Attorneys' Offices in techniques for efficient investigation and enforcement of debts owed to the United States and victims of federal crimes. The seminar will utilize lectures, panel discussions, and workshops focusing on matters related to gathering and analyzing financial information, asset searches, and enforcement actions.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Friday, May 14, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-031
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from United States Attorney Offices

Financial Litigation: Debt Collection for Paralegals/Collection Agents, Advanced

This advanced course is designed for paralegals and agents assigned to the Financial Litigation Units of the United States Attorneys’ offices. The seminar will utilize lectures, workshops, and breakout groups based on area of responsibility focusing on the practical approaches to resolving debt collection issues. Topics will include the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act, enforcement remedies, the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act, bankruptcy’s effect on collections, management issues, and coding and quality control issues. The course will also cover the efficient use of technology in the FLU with such topics as Quattro Pro, FMIS, reports, and electronic research. Hands-on instruction will be given in the NAC computer lab.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Friday, November 14, 2003
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-135
Active
Prerequisites: USAO FLU Paralegals and Debt Collection Agents

Financial Litigation: Regional Training on Criminal Collections Issues
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 10

This training is designed for those personnel that deal with criminal collection issues. Topics will cover the criminal debt collection process from the identification of victims and calculation of their losses through sentencing to the collection of court ordered impositions. The training will be open to criminal and FLU AUSAs, paralegals, debt collection agents, and victim-witness coordinators from the appropriate region. Also invited will be representatives from the Clerk of the Courts, Probation and the Bureau of Prisons. Lecture and panel discussions will include the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act, charging instructions, sentencing implications, post-sentencing remedies, Inmate Financial Responsibility Program, the responsibilities of the USAO, Probation and the Clerk of the Court, interaction with asset forfeiture, and relevant case law.

Begin Date End Date
Location
Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, August 4, 2004
Thursday, August 5, 2004
New York, NY
Janet Whipple - (803) 544-5105
E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov
04-191
Active
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Friday, August 27, 2004
Los Angeles, CA
same as above
04-158
Active
Prerequisites: USAO and DOJ employees only

Follow the Money
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed to provide prosecutors with a basic understanding of where and how criminals hide their illegal proceeds. The seminar will include presentations on how money is moved through traditional banking systems as well as nontraditional systems such as wire transmitters and money service businesses. It will trace the movement of money into brokerage accounts, business accounts, shell and offshore corporations with an eye towards defeating attempts to conceal the true source of the funds. Prosecutors will become familiar with the types of records generated by the movement of money through financial and business institutions and will develop strategies for combating the laundering of funds.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Friday, April 30, 2004
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-131
Postponed
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Forensics for Criminal Prosecutors
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

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
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
Friday, May 7, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-134
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Administrative Forum
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 6

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 in Washington, DC will NOT be paid by the Office of Legal Education.

Begin Date End Date Location Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, December 3, 2003
Wednesday, December 3, 2003
Washington, DC
Kandie Wright - (803) 544-5147
E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov
04-046
Active
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Washington, DC
same as above
04-153
Active
Prerequisites: DOJ and Federal Agency personnel eligible


Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 6

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 in Washington, DC will NOT be paid by the Office of Legal Education.

Begin Date End Date Location Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Thursday, December 4, 2003
Thursday, December 4, 2003
Washington, DC
Kandie Wright - (803) 544-5147
E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov
04-043
Active
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Washington, DC
same as above
04-148
Active
Prerequisites: DOJ and Federal Agency personnel eligible


Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for Attorneys and Access Professionals/Privacy Act
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 17

The first two days of this basic training program are 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. The third day of the program deals with the Privacy Act of 1974, addressing such matters as definitions, restrictions on disclosure, requests for record access and amendment, and fair information practices. Attendance on all three days is required for programs conducted in Columbia, South Carolina. For programs conducted in Washington, D.C., the FOIA and Privacy Act sessions may be attended separately. Expenses related to participation in FOIA courses conducted in Washington, DC will NOT be paid by the Office of Legal Education.

Begin Date End Date Location Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Thursday, October 23, 2003
Washington, DC
Kandie Wright - (803) 544-5147
E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov
04-019
Active
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
Thursday, November 20, 2003
Columbia, SC
same as above
04-036
Active
Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Thursday, March 4, 2004
Columbia, SC
same as above
04-092
Active
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Washington, DC
same as above
04-179
Active
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Columbia, SC
same as above
04-215
Cancelled
Prerequisites: DOJ and Federal Agency personnel eligible


Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Guide
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This program is designed to provide attorneys and access professionals with an update on recent FOIA decisions and current FOIA policy. It is specifically intended for the access professional who has attended the Department of Justice's basic two-day FOIA course, or has worked extensively with the Act, and seeks a periodic update on FOIA matters. The program is conducted by the co-directors of the Office of Information and Privacy immediately after completion of each new edition of the "Justice Department Guide to the Freedom of Information Act," a special prepublication copy of which is provided to all attendees. Agency FOIA personnel may register for this seminar by calling the Office of Information and Privacy at (202)514-3642 or faxing a nomination form to (202)514-1009.

Begin Date End Date Location Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Washington, DC
Bertina Adams Cleveland, OIP (202)514-1010
E-Mail: Bertina.Adams@usdoj.gov
04-164
Active
Prerequisites: DOJ and Federal Agency personnel eligible

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Introduction
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 5

This seminar provides a basic overview of the FOIA for individuals who do not specialize in access law. It is designed for those who require a working familiarity with the law and current issues in order to recognize and handle FOIA-related problems that may arise in other aspects of agency practice. Topics include resource materials, background and legislative history, disclosure mandates, exemptions to mandatory disclosure, administrative considerations, and the relationship of FOIA to the Privacy Act of 1974. Expenses related to participation in FOIA courses conducted in Washington, DC will NOT be paid by the Office of Legal Education.

Begin Date End Date Location Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, November 5, 2003
Wednesday, November 5, 2003
Washington, DC
Kandie Wright - (803) 544-5147
E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov
04-029
Active
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
Washington, DC
same as above
04-104
Active
Wednesday, August 4, 2004
Wednesday, August 4, 2004
Washington, DC
same as above
04-190
Active
Prerequisites: DOJ and Federal Agency personnel eligible


Grand Jury Practice
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

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
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Friday, November 14, 2003
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-033
Active
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Friday, June 25, 2004
same as above
04-165
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Health Care Fraud for New Assistant US Attorneys, Basic
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This seminar will provide an overview of the health care system with an emphasis on Medicare and Medicaid. The basics of health care fraud schemes and defenses involving physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, durable medical equipment companies, and other health care providers will be discussed. Current developments in legislation, rules, regulations, and Department of Justice policies will also be addressed.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Friday, April 30, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-130
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Health Care Fraud Coordinators' Conference
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 13

This conference will foster greater interaction and discussion among the coordinators on issues affecting health care fraud policy makers within the Department of Justice, Health and Human Services, and other relevant agencies. To the extent necessary, the conference may include separate breakout groups for criminal AUSAs and civil AUSAs.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, March 8, 2004
Tuesday, March 9, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-096
Active
Prerequisites: Designated USAO Civil and Criminal Health Care Fraud Coordinators

Human Trafficking and Worker Exploitation
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 13

This seminar is designed for Assistant United States Attorneys, Department of Justice attorneys, and agency investigators involved in investigations and litigation in the area of worker exploitation. The seminar will include information on and updates of Department of Justice policies as well as procedures of the Civil Rights Division and contacts with Regional Worker Exploitation Task Forces.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Friday, January 23, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-066
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components and Agency investigators.

Immigration for Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This seminar will address new statutes and regulations related to the immigration process, and the theories, strategies and techniques that may arise in the investigation and prosecution of complex immigration cases, including large scale alien smuggling investigations; coordination of multi-divisional investigations, applicable money laundering, obtaining and utilizing wiretap evidence; international issues; hostage taking; large scale documents fraud and worker exploitation; utilizing cooperating co-defendants, as well as the various deportation processes for criminal aliens.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Friday, June 18, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-162
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Immigration, Civil
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed to present a basic overview of the statutes and regulations relating to civil immigration cases, including petitions for writs of habeas corpus. The seminar will begin with an overview of the structure and mission of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Topics include judicial review, federal court jurisdiction, detention, deportation, removal proceedings, and admission of aliens under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Friday, August 13, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-195
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys and paralegals on a space-available basis.


Immigration for Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys, Basic
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed to present a basic overview of the statutes and regulations relating to the immigration process, and the theories, strategies, and techniques of the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity in this area. The seminar is expected to include presentations on the structure of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, immigration documents, understanding the removal process, recent changes in statutes and regulations, re-entry after deportation, fraud, alien smuggling, investigative techniques, undercover operations, handling material witnesses, derivative citizenship, collateral attacks, sentencing considerations, updates on legislative initiatives, international issues, and the coordination of agencies during an investigation.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, June 14, 2004
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-004
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


Intellectual Property Seminar
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed to familiarize prosecutors with the intellectual property laws to aid in increased enforcement against intellectual property crimes. The seminar will include the elements of criminal trademark and copyright infringement, an introduction to economic espionage/theft of trade secrets, and survey developing trends in IP crimes and enforcement.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, June 9, 2004
Friday, June 11, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-159
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

International Issues Seminar, Basic
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is presented jointly with the National District Attorneys Association and the National Association for Attorneys’ General and is designed for prosecutors in federal, state, and local jurisdictions. The seminar will focus on international aspects in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases. Topics include the location and apprehension of fugitives abroad; methods for obtaining custody of international fugitives for trial in the United States; locating and obtaining documents, records, items of physical evidence and witnesses abroad; deposing witnesses in foreign jurisdictions; role of the Department of Justice and its Office of International Affairs; bilateral treaties and agreements on extradition; mutual legal assistance, and prisoner transfer; utilization of multilateral treaties; consular notification and access; and a basic overview of national security issues.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, September 8, 2004
Friday, September 10, 2004
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-209
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Internet Fraud
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

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
Wednesday, October 8, 2003
Wednesday, October 10, 2003
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-218
Active
Wednesday, September 8, 2004
Friday, September 10, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-212
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


Introduction to the Federal Judicial System

This seminar is designed for all new employees who have been employed by the Department of Justice for less than one year and may be especially helpful for employees working in an administrative or technical area, seeking to understand their role in the Department's mission. The course is an orientation explaining the structure of the Department, its divisions, and the United States Attorneys' Offices; how cases move through the system; Department priorities; and how each division or agency works cooperatively.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, December 15, 2003
Thursday, December 18, 2003
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-052
Active
Monday, April 5, 2004
Thursday, April 8, 2004
same as above
04-116
Active
Prerequisites: For USAO employees only. DOJ employees will be considered on a case by case basis.


Investigating and Prosecuting an Obscenity Case

Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is intended to provide guidance on investigations, charging decisions and trial issues in obscenity enforcement. This course will focus only on obscenity cases, not child exploitation or child pornography.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Friday, October 17, 2003
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-013
Active
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Friday, September 17, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-358
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Investigation and Prosecution of Advanced Child Exploitation Cases (I-PACE)
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 36

This seminar offers a unique opportunity for prosecutors and FBI agents to train together - every effort is being made to ensure that agents and prosecutors from the same districts attend together. Through this joint training, prosecutors and agents will develop common investigation/prosecution platforms, strategies, and tactics. The first day of the seminar will be an optional day of basic Internet and legal training, offered as a primer for less experienced AUSAs, newly designated child exploitation coordinators, and agents, and as a refresher for other AUSAs and agents. The basic Internet training will include information about Internet Protocol addresses, Internet Service Providers, records storage, web sites, newsgroups, instant messaging, Internet Relay Chat, and peer-to-peer technology. The basic legal training will include an overview of the child exploitation statutes and sentencing issues. The balance of the training will emphasize the latest technologies used in the commission and investigation of crimes exploiting children, and will also explore diverse subjects such as the critically important new legislation just passed by Congress, image manipulation, the protocol for the handling of nationwide child exploitation investigations, the current defenses in child exploitation cases, computer forensics, and the sensitive challenges and responsibilities concerning child exploitation victims.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, March 15, 2004
Friday, March 19, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-048
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

ITCOPS Laptop Training
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar will provide hands-on computer training for AUSAs who have been provided with an ITCOPS-configured IBM Think Pad issued to Computer and Telecommunications Coordinators (CTCs), CHIP Unit AUSAs, and CEOS Points-of-Contact. Those who attended the CTC Laptop Training in March, 2001, December, 2001, and August, 2002, are not eligible to attend.

*Class will be conducted at the Information Technology Education Center (ITEC)

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Friday, April 2, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-114
Postponed
Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Friday, August 20, 2004
same as above
04-201
Cancelled
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Jury Selection Seminar
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed for AUSAs and Department of Justice attorneys who regularly and actively conduct all or part of the voir dire of the panel in seating a jury for trial. This seminar is expected to include such areas as how to ask effective questions; how to evaluate answers; jury selection in different types of cases, such as death penalty, drug, and fraud; the use of juror questionnaires, how to write them and how to use the information they provide; and, the use of a jury consultant.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, June 2, 2004
Thursday, June 3, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-149
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Legal Assistants, Experienced (DOJ)

This four and one-half-day-seminar is designed for experienced legal assistants, supervisory legal assistants, lead legal assistants, or work leaders currently working in the GS-318 or 986 series in the Department of Justice. 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
Monday, August 16, 2004
Friday, August 20, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-199
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components


Legal Research and Analysis for Paralegals

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 Legal Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals seminar (or the former Basic Paralegal 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.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, November 3, 2003
Friday, November 7, 2003
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-026
Active
Monday, May 24, 2004
Friday, May 28, 2004
same as above
04-146
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components (Federal Agency employees on a space-available basis).


Fundamentals of Litigation for Civil Legal Assistants

The four and one-half-day course is designed to teach legal assistants working in the civil area for three years or less the skills needed for successful support of a federal practice, with a focus on organizing a case from its beginning through the trial stage. The course will include topics such as document organization, motions practice, discovery, document production, witness issues, and trial preparation. Students will also have an opportunity for hands-on work with computer applications used in case organization, as well as observing a mock trial. This course may be taken before or after the Introduction to Legal Citation and Research (formerly Legal Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals Seminar), and paralegals are not eligible. Students who have taken either the Civil Paralegal, Criminal Paralegal, Appellate Paralegal, or Advanced Paralegal Seminars are not eligible.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, June 7, 2004
Friday, June 11, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-155
Active
Prerequisites: For USAO employees only. DOJ employees will be considered on a case by case basis.

Fundamentals of Litigation for Criminal Legal Assistants

The four and one-half-day course is designed to teach legal assistants working in the criminal area for three years or less the skills needed for successful support of a federal practice, with a focus on organizing a case from its beginning through the trial stage. The course will include topics such as document organization, grand jury, document production, motions, discovery, victim-witness issues, and trial preparation. Students will also have an opportunity for hands-on work with computer applications used in case organization, as well as observing a mock trial. This course may be taken before or after the Introduction to Legal Citation and Research (formerly Legal Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals Seminar), and paralegals are not eligible. Students who have taken either the Civil Paralegal, Criminal Paralegal, Appellate Paralegal, or Advanced Paralegal Seminars are not eligible.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, January 26, 2004
Friday, January 30, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-069
Active
Prerequisites:For USAO employees only. DOJ employees will be considered on a case by case basis.

Introduction to Legal Citation and Research

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 four 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 Basic Paralegal course are not eligible. Students may only attend this course one time, choosing either the legal assistant or paralegal tracks. This course may be taken before or after the Fundamentals of Litigation for Criminal or Civil Legal Assistants (formerly Intermediate Legal Skills for Criminal or Civil Legal Assistants Seminar).

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, October 6, 2003
Friday, October 10, 2003
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-008
Active
Monday, March 22, 2004
Friday, March 26, 2004
same as above
04-106
Active
Monday, September 13, 2004
Friday, September 17, 2004
same as above
04-213
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components (Federal Agency employees on a space-available basis).

Introduction to Legal Citation and Research - Agency Only

The four and one-half-day course is designed to teach both legal assistants and paralegals working in agencies other than the Department of Justice for no more than four 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 Basic Paralegal course are not eligible. Students may only attend this course one time, choosing either the legal assistant or paralegal tracks.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, July 12, 2004
Friday, July 16, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-176
Cancelled
Prerequisites: Federal Agency employees only

Legal Writing and Analysis for Paralegals

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 Legal Skills for Legal Assistants and Paralegals Seminar (or the former Basic Paralegal 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.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, January 12, 2004
Friday, January 16, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-061
Active
Monday, August 9, 2004
Friday, August 13, 2004
same as above
04-192
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components (Federal Agency employees on a space-available basis).


Librarians' Conference

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Kandie Wright - (803) 544-5147
E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov
04-157
Cancelled
Prerequisites:

Money Laundering, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This advanced level seminar is intended to combine prosecutors and agents who specialize in complex money laundering investigations and prosecutions and utilize small group discussions to focus on new developments in asset forfeiture case law and policy for AUSAs, investigative resources and techniques, double jeopardy and trial issues, international aspects and ethics.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Friday, April 2, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-113
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Money Laundering, Basic
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

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 newly expanded provisions of 18 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
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Friday, October 17, 2003
Janet Whipple - (803) 544-5105
E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov
04-015
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Multi-Jurisdictional Complex Drug Investigations
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 10

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Thursday, July 8, 2004
Friday, July 9, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-306
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Negotiation and Mediation Advocacy, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This seminar is for experienced civil attorneys. It will include training on advanced negotiation techniques and on the use of mediation to resolve civil litigation. The course will be highly interactive, to allow participants to put the skills they are learning into practice. It will also include lectures and panel presentations. Faculty will include highly experienced negotiators as well as full-time, professional mediators who will lead negotiation role plays and mediation exercises.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, September 27, 2004
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-221
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys and Agency Counsel on a space-available basis

Narcotics, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed for experienced prosecutors who handle OCDETF and more complex narcotics cases and will offer in-depth coverage of selected drug-related topics.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, April 6, 2004
Thursday, April 8, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-115
Postponed
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


Narcotics, Basic
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 26

This seminar is designed for prosecutors who have limited experience in narcotics cases. Topics include Sentencing Guidelines, use of experts, agent/Assistant United States Attorney relationships, search and seizure issues, use of informants, plea bargaining, T-III and other forms of electronic surveillance, witness preparation, and drafting complaints and indictments.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-217
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


Native American Issues: Domestic Violence
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 24

These seminars are designed for criminal AUSAs, Tribal Prosecutors, and Tribal Investigators and/or police of all experience levels who work in districts that prosecute domestic violence in Indian Country. The seminar will utilize a combination of lectures and breakouts for law enforcement and prosecutors, as well as problem-solving sessions to address the issues of applicable federal law, EOUSA victim assistance provisions, evidence collection and introduction, interview techniques, the use of expert testimony, a model approach to the utilization and implementation of a coordinated response, a view from the bench, and ethics.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, January 26, 2004
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-232
Cancelled
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Thursday, May 13, 2004
same as above
04-233
Active
Prerequisites:

Online Undercover Investigations
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar will address the legal, technical and practical aspects of conducting online undercover operations. Topics include approval requirements, backstopping, victim notification, operating an online undercover facility, and the online undercover principles. This will be a basic course, intended to cover the basics for any AUSA who wishes to start up an online undercover operation.
*Class will be conducted at the Information Technology Education Center (ITEC)

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Friday, February 27, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-091
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

Paralegal, Advanced

This four-day seminar is designed for those who have been paralegals for more than four years and have already completed either the Criminal Paralegal, Civil Paralegal, or Appellate Paralegal seminars (or their equivalent). The course is designed to provide continuing legal education and professional development to experienced paralegals through a series of lectures, workshops, and discussions. Topics will include an update on current case law and Supreme Court rulings, a writing refresher, specialized legal topics, and professional development topics. (Legal Assistants are not eligible for this course.)

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, April 19, 2004
Friday, April 23, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-122
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components (Federal Agency employees on a space-available basis).


Paralegal, Appellate

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
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
Friday November 21, 2003
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-037
Postponed
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components (Federal Agency employees on a space-available basis).

Paralegal, Civil

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
Monday, February 23, 2004
Friday, February 27, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-087
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components (Federal Agency employees on a space-available basis).

Paralegal, Criminal

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
Monday, February 9, 2004
Friday, February 13, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-079
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components (Federal Agency employees on a space-available basis).

Advanced Public Corruption Seminar
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed to present a broad overview of investigations and prosecutions in the area of public corruption and includes presentations regarding the initiation of public integrity investigations, developing sources of information, the predication of targets, security and "leaks," statutes and strategies related to charging decisions in cases of federal and state corruption, managing the covert investigation, the historical investigation, planning the takedown, defense theory and tactics, dealing with the media, law enforcement corruption, campaign finance fraud, voter fraud, ethics, and other areas.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, August 4, 2004
Friday, August 6, 2004
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-197
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys and law enforcement agencies


Public Lands/Natural Resources
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits:

This seminar for attorneys surveys federal public land law and the application to the public lands of natural resources laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. An important focus of the seminar is the interplay of the various laws regarding management, protection, and use of the public lands. Lecture and panel topics include planning and managing for multiple uses of national forests and public rangelands; providing for extraction of minerals from public lands; establishment and protection of federal water rights; preservation of parks, rivers, lakes, and wilderness; ecosystem management and biodiversity; preservation of archaeological, cultural and historic resources; and recovery of natural resources damages.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Friday, April 30, 2004
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-129
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys and law enforcement agencies

RICO Seminar
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar will provide basic instruction in the investigation and prosecution of cases using the RICO (18 U.S.C. Sections §§ 1961-1968) and Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering (18 U.S.C. Section § 1959) statutes. Topics include use of these statutes against organized crime, violent street gangs, public corruption, terrorism, and international crimes. Additional topics will include predicate offenses, investigation and litigation strategies, such as the use of Title-IIIs, the confidential informant guidelines, immunity, and witness protection issues. Guidance will be provided on criteria for obtaining the required approval from the Organized Crime and Racketeering Section, including charging policy and prosecutive memorandum. There will also be presentations on sentencing issues unique to these statutes, including the death penalty and RICO forfeiture. The majority of these topics were covered in the RICO/Organized Crime Seminar held in November 2001.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Friday, January 23, 2004
Angie Johnson - (803) 544-5135
E-Mail: angela.johnson@usdoj.gov
04-065
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Sentencing Guidelines
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is intended for AUSAs with an existing foundation in sentencing guidelines applications, sentencing issues and procedures. It will include topics related to drug offenses, white collar crimes, crimes against individuals and other federal offenses. Sentencing guidelines application issues are expected to include such topics as relevant conduct, role in the offense, and multiple counts. Statutory sentencing issues are expected to include establishment of statutory penalties, both maximum and minimum, and penalty enhancements. Sentencing issues expected to be covered include departures and substantial assistance. Ethics, case law and conflicts among the circuits regarding the various topics will also be addressed.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Friday, April 16, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-057
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys


Support Staff Supervisors

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
Monday, December 1, 2003
Friday, December 5, 2003
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-040
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components (Federal Agency employees on a space-available basis).

Support Staff Supervisors, Advanced

This four and one-half-day seminar is targeted for experienced 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 more than four years (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 leadership and behavioral strategies and includes topics such as budget issues, effecting change, maintaining the team, hiring practices, disciplinary procedures, performance evaluations, interviewing techniques, and professional development. Students should have completed the Support Staff Supervisors' Seminar or its equivalent (e.g. other management courses, time in service).

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Monday, May 3, 2004
Friday, May 7, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-133
Active
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs and, where appropriate, other DOJ components (Federal Agency employees on a space-available basis).


Title III Seminar
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar will cover issues which arise in Title III cases, including the involvement of Special Operations Division; how to write a good Title III affidavit; management of the wire, including tickling the wire and wall-offs; monitoring the wire, including minimization; tactical issues of working the wire; investigative techniques; using Title III evidence at trial; and Title III suppression issues.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Friday, January 9, 2004
Brenda Hyatt - (803) 544-5122
E-Mail: brenda.hyatt@usdoj.gov
04-058
Active
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Friday, July 23, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-182
Postponed
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.


TSA Legal Services

This conference will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to focus in specific areas in support of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) antiterrorism efforts. TSA protects the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. In support of that effort, the Office of Chief Counsel provides legal advice and services across all areas of TSA's operations and in all legal practice areas. Quality responsive and timely legal advice enables TSA to lawfully pursue mission objectives and to avoid legal pitfalls. Determining the legal authority for TSA actions and advocacy on behalf of TSA is critical to policy and program development, and mission execution.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Friday, August 13, 2004
Kandie Wright - (803) 544-5147
E-Mail: kandie.wright@usdoj.gov
04-194
Cancelled
Prerequisites: TSA Office of Chief Counsel Employees (attorneys and support staff) only

USAO Management

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
Thursday, November 20, 2003
Janet Whipple - (803) 544-5105
E-Mail: janet.whipple@usdoj.gov
04-220
Postponed
Prerequisites: Employees from USAOs only.

Violence Against Women Act Symposium

This symposium is for experienced Assistant United States Attorneys and DOJ attorneys who handle Violence Against Women Act cases. The symposium will be limited to 25 participants and will primarily involve small, interactive group discussions among presenters and attendees.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Friday, July 16, 2004
Sharon DeVeaux - (803) 544-5133
E-Mail: sharon.deveaux@usdoj.gov
04-060
Cancelled
Prerequisites: Assistant United States Attorneys and DOJ litigating attorneys

Violent Crime/Anti-Terrorism for Paralegals

This three-day course is designed for paralegal specialists who work in the violent crime and anti-terrorism area 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 may also be considered.) This course will focus on legal skills necessary for paralegals involved in working with violent crime and anti-terrorism cases. This course will include lectures, workshops, and panel discussions on topics such as significant case law, the role of the paralegal, the USA Patriot's Act, victim-witness issues, security issues, and funding schemes for terrorist activities. Nominees should have experience working in the area of federal criminal law and must have already attended the Criminal Paralegal Seminar or its equivalent before attending this seminar.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Friday, June 25, 2004
Terri McDonald - (803) 544-5144
E-Mail: terri.mcdonald@usdoj.gov
04-166
Cancelled
Prerequisites: For USAO employees only. DOJ employees will be considered on a case by case basis.

Violent Crime: Firearms/Gang Violence
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 19

This seminar is designed for experienced criminal attorneys who prosecute firearms and gang cases. The format will be largely based on group discussion and sharing of strategies among the experienced participants. Topics include prosecutive strategies, preparing complex gang cases, resolving challenges faced in juvenile prosecutions, improving intelligence sharing, developing strategies in investigations that cross district boundaries, and long range strategic planning. This seminar is open to gang unit prosecutors, OCDETF prosecutors, and experienced violent crime attorneys.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Friday, May 21, 2004
Tami Buckingham - (803) 544-5132
E-Mail: tami.buckingham@usdoj.gov
04-143
Postponed
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys.

Water Law Conference

This seminar provides a basic understanding of the legal regimes governing water appropriation and reclamation law, with a focus on current issues. Lecture and panel discussions include an overview of the prior appropriation doctrine, the evolution of the reserved rights doctrine, the status of ongoing water adjudications, and the legal regimes under which the Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers operate dams and reservoirs. Current issues that will be addressed include the controversy surrounding the imposition of bypass flows; the potential for Takings liability when exercising regulatory authority that impacts private water rights; and river management issues surrounding the Rio Grande and the Colorado, Missouri, and Klamath Rivers.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, December 3, 2003
Friday, December 5, 2003
Robin Mills - (803) 544-5134
E-Mail: robin.mills@usdoj.gov
04-044
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs, DOJ litigating attorneys, and Agency Counsel on a space-available basis.

Writing Skills for Attorneys, Advanced
Approximate CLE/CPE Credits: 26

This seminar is designed for Assistant United States Attorneys and other Department of Justice attorneys who desire to sharpen their legal writing skills. Emphasis is placed on improving both the style and persuasiveness of the written work product. Attorneys will analyze methods for both improving the quality of documents and speeding up the drafting process. Participants create, examine, and critique documents, while learning from writing professionals from both legal and non-legal backgrounds. All selected participants will be required to complete a writing assignment of approximately 2 pages in length before the seminar. Completion of the writing assignment is mandatory, as a significant portion of the seminar involves critiques of the writing assignment.

Begin Date End Date Course Contact Info Course Nbr Status
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
Friday, November 21, 2003
Annemarie Sullivan - (803) 544-5152
E-Mail: annemarie.sullivan@usdoj.gov
04-038
Active
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Friday, July 30, 2004
same as above
04-186
Active
Prerequisites: AUSAs and DOJ litigating attorneys

 


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