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PJI Backstage Pass: Inside Knowledge to Strengthen Your Case at Every Stage

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Price

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$75 for Non-Members

83 minutes
Date Published

March 25, 2026

Publisher

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Subjects

Professional Practice

Questions

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Summary

This program offers a behind-the-scenes look at how New York’s Pattern Jury Instructions (PJI) are reviewed, debated, and updated each year, with a special focus on the revisions included in the 2026 edition. Participants will learn practical strategies for using the PJI effectively at every stage of litigation—pre-trial, trial, and post-trial—to strengthen arguments and preserve issues. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of both the substance and the process that shape this essential litigation resource.

SWOD-27407

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Presenters

Hon. David Demarest


Hon. Deborah Karalunas


Seth Weinberg, Esq.


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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
PJI Video
Downloadable Files
PJI Materials
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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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How to Attend

Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.

Technical Requirements
You may access this course on a computer or mobile device with high speed internet (iPhones require iOS 10 or higher). Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

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