New lawyers' seminar and federal court swearing-in scheduled for Dec. 8-9

New attorneys are invited to the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 8-9, for the annual Seminar for New Lawyers, a “nuts and bolts” how-to-do-it approach to practice in federal and state courts which is co-sponsored by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the Eastern District of Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

The seminar is designed to assist recent law graduates in understanding the fundamental procedures followed in local courts.  It is not a prerequisite for an individual to be admitted to practice in the courts, but rather is a voluntary educational program which law school graduates are encouraged to attend.  Experienced attorneys wishing to attend the seminar are also welcome.

The seminar begins at 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 8 with registration and presentations on federal courts. The program continues on Dec. 9 with state court practice.  In prior years, the well-qualified seminar faculty has been composed of practicing attorneys, court personnel and numerous judges, each of them knowledgeable in the areas upon which they speak.  This year will be no different. 

The cost for the seminar is $100 for both days with participants’ first year of chapter membership as a complimentary bonus.  Admission also includes a luncheon on Dec. 9.  Attendees also receive a word-searchable CD with form pleadings and memoranda expanding on the speakers’ topics. 

Reservation checks should be made payable to the FBA E.D. Mich., and mailed to New Lawyers Seminar c/o FBA Executive Director, PO Box 20759, Ferndale, 48220.  For additional infomration, email the FBA at fbamich@fbamich.org, visit https://fbamich.org and click on “events,” or call Brian Figot at 248-594-5950.

There also will be a ceremony admitting attorneys to practice in federal court coordinated with this program on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at approximately 3:45 p.m. in the U.S. Courthouse for all those who have been admitted to the state bar and meet requirements for admission to the bar of the District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.  This is a separate ceremony which is processed by the United States District Court Clerk’s Office (313-234-5005) with a separate admission fee of $226 payable to the Clerk, United States District Court. Watch http://www.mied.uscourts.gov/News/index.cfm for news about registration for the swearing-in.

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