Lessons From My First Trial

I was fortunate to participate in my first trial at the Superior Court of Justice just a couple of weeks ago. It was an eye-opening experience that challenged me and taught me many invaluable lessons. Here are four key takeaways and observations from those two weeks:

You Can Never Be Over-Prepared

It goes without saying that the cornerstone of success in any trial is preparation, preparation, and more preparation. There is a ton of work in the lead-up to a trial, and not enough hours in the day to juggle trial prep and your other files. It is essential to plan out your trial prep weeks in advance, ensuring that you can meet both your other professional and personal obligations. Start as early as possible.