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ARTICLE · 05 AUGUST 2026

Walkup Launches Trial Skills Lab: Practical Training For Plaintiff Trial Lawyers

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The Walkup Trial Skills Lab offers free continuing legal education activities for experienced plaintiff-side attorneys practicing in California. Sessions are led by senior partners and veteran trial lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, drawing on decades of courtroom experience in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and medical negligence litigation. Each one-hour program is designed to qualify for 1.0 hour of California General MCLE credit upon completion.

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The Walkup Trial Skills Lab offers free continuing legal education activities for experienced plaintiff-side attorneys practicing in California. Sessions are led by senior partners and veteran trial lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, drawing on decades of courtroom experience in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and medical negligence litigation. Each one-hour program is designed to qualify for 1.0 hour of California General MCLE credit upon completion.

Visit www.TrialSkills.com to learn more about the program.

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