A practice note addressing key issues that counsel should consider to prepare for a civil trial in federal court this practice note includes tasks for counsel to perform such as assembling a trial team conducting mock jury exercises making logistical arrangements organizing documents filing pretrial motions preparing witnesses exhibits and deposition designations drafting an opening statement and closing argument preparing jury instructions and the proposed final pretrial order . Preparing for trial in federal court puts all the litigation building blocks at your fingertips in one easy to access volume this comprehensive practice guide takes you from initial organization and case strategy through pleading discovery and motion practice all the way through to final trial preparation and appeal issues. Sign in prparing for trial in federal courtpdf google drive sign in. Preparing for trial checklist federal a checklist to help counsel prepare for a civil trial in federal court specifically this checklist lists key tasks for counsel to perform beginning at least three months before trial although counsel may start many of these tasks during discovery or as soon as discovery is complete