Training Courses
With a handful of training options and limits on class size, our training will speed up workflow and increase productivity.
Sanction Course Description
Intro to Sanction - "Optimizing Technology in the Courtroom"
A one-day course providing students an in-depth opportunity to learn basic Sanction concepts in a hands-on environment. The course also focuses on all aspects of courtroom technology, including hardware and courtroom configurations.
This course is recommended for attorneys, paralegals and other legal professionals who wish to present images, transcripts and video clips using Sanction at Trial, Mediation or Arbitration.
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of MS Windows XP or later
Principles Covered:
- Sanction Overview
- Adding and Managing Case Data
- Working with Media Files and Transcripts
- Creating and Manipulating Media Clips
- Presenting and Annotating Exhibits
- Utilizing Courtroom Technology
Intermediate Sanction
A one-day course, providing the experienced Sanction user additional presentation and document management features of Sanction in a hands-on environment.
The Intermediate course requires a working knowledge of the basic principles of Sanction (creating cases, importing data into Sanction, creating video clips, creating annotations and presenting exhibits).
This course is recommended for attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals who have previous experience with Sanction.
Prerequisites: Completion of Sanction Introduction Course
Principles covered:
- Presenting and Annotating Exhibits II
- Document Coding
- Printing & Scanning
- Creating Bullet Lists
- Searching Transcripts
- Integrating Sanction with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Using Sanction in a networked environment
Advanced Sanction
A one-day course providing the experienced Sanction User an opportunity to learn the advanced features of Sanction in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Advanced Sanction requires an extensive working knowledge of Sanction and familiarity with our "partner" applications (Summation, Concordance, Livenote, Casemap, Timemap).
This course is recommended for attorney power users, law firm trial support staff, trial consultants and service bureau staff.
Prerequisites: Completion of Sanction Introduction and Intermediate courses
Principles Covered:
- Sanction Database Structure
- Advanced Import/Export files
- Advanced Issue Scenarios and Troubleshooting
- Advanced Sanction Utilities
- Synchronizing Media and Transcripts
- Integrating Sanction with other legal software applications (iBlaze, Concordance, Livenote, Casemap, Timemap).
Client Site Training
A one or two day semi-custom course offered at the client's site. The course is either taught in a hands-on or lecture setting, depending on the facilities available.
Verdical Course Description
Introduction to Verdical
A one-day course providing students an in-depth opportunity to learn basic Verdical concepts in a hands-on environment. The course focuses on case creation and management, utilizing transcripts, working with media files, and presenting case items.
As this course covers the entire litigation lifespan from discovery to trial presentation, it is recommended for attorneys, paralegals and any legal professionals.
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of MS Windows XP or later
Principles covered:
- Verdical Overview
- Adding and Managing Case Data
- Working with Media Files and Transcripts
- Creating and Manipulating Media Clips
- Utilizing the Transcript Features
- Presenting and Annotating Exhibits
Intermediate Verdical
A one-day course providing the experienced Verdical user additional features of Verdical in a hands-on environment.
This course focuses on various utilities found within Verdical, such as the Lectern and Centrifuge, as well as advanced presentation tactics. The Intermediate course requires a working knowledge of the basic principles of Verdical (creating cases, importing data into Verdical, creating video clips, annotating exhibits, and creating and using presentation folders).
This course is recommended for experienced trial attorneys, paralegals and law firm trial support staff.
Prerequisites: Completion of Verdical Introduction Course
Principles covered:
- Using the Lectern to Present
- Document Coding
- Utilizing the Centrifuge
- Applying Annotation Layers
- Searching for Case Items
- Using Verdical in a networked environment
Advanced Verdical
A one-day course providing the experienced Verdical user an opportunity to learn the advanced features of Verdical in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
This course is designed to build upon a working knowledge of the utilities within Verdical and to supplement the basics with advanced techniques. Fixing problem data and other advanced data management will be covered. Additionally, the SQL component of Verdical will be explored in further depth, including some SQL server management and applying security profiles to Verdical cases.
This course is recommended for paralegals, trial support staff and IT professionals.
Prerequisites: Completion of Verdical Introduction and Intermediate courses
Principles Covered:
- Verdical SQL Database Structure
- Advanced Import/Export files
- Security features within Verdical
- Synchronizing cases across multiple users
- Maximizing Verdical performance
Sanction to Verdical Conversion
A one-day course providing the experienced Sanction user the opportunity to learn the new features of Verdical in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. This course was designed to assist users transitioning from Sanction to Verdical.
This course is recommended for attorney power users, law firm trial support staff, trial consultants and service bureau staff.
Prerequisites: Attended Sanction Intermediate training OR trial use of Sanction
Principles Covered:
- Overview of Verdical layout and Sanction similarities
- Verdical SQL Database Structure
- In-depth look at the new transcript utilities
- Changes to Presentation Mode with the Lectern
- The Centrifuge
Client Site Training
A one or two day semi-custom course offered at the client's site. The course is either taught in a hands-on or lecture setting, depending on the facilities available.