The ABA Section of Family Law's Trial Advocacy Institute is the premier trial training program for family law practitioners. Now in its 21st year, this sell-out program has given nearly 1,000 attorneys the most rewarding trial experience of their career.

2007 Trial Advocacy Schedule

2007 Advanced Trial Advocacy Institute Schedule

Small group sections provide both the beginning and the seasoned attorney with individualized trial training. Videotape review of each day's exercises and immediate feedback from leading national authorities on advocacy and Family Law allow for extensive participatory experiences. Special workshops are presented on Evidence and Business valuation.

The Advanced Trial Advocacy Institute is a four-day program which builds upon Institute curriculum. The Advanced program goes even more in-depth for the experienced attorney looking to further enhance their trial skills.

Early enrollment is advised. Applications are processed based on date of receipt with full payment.

Trial Advocacy Institute
Enrollment is limited to 48 attorneys, providing a ratio of one faculty member to every four students within the small working groups. The communication and interaction between students and faculty members made possible by limited enrollment results in a tremendous learning environment. The program sells out every year and many applicants are wait-listed.

Advanced Trial Advocacy Institute
The Advanced Trial Advocacy Institute is open to any graduate of the Trial Advocacy Institute with at least 50 hours of "witness in the box" experience within the last 5 years. Enrollment for the Advanced program is limited to 10 attorneys to provide an intensive learning experience.

Please note that the Advanced Trial Advocacy Institute will not be held unless we have confirmed a minimum of five (5) registrants by April 19, 2007.

The Trial Advocacy Institute consists of an entire week of intensive training. Programming begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2007, and continues through 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 26. A complete program schedule will be provided later. Standard programming includes Direct and Cross Examination, Use of Psychological Testing, Examination of Financial Experts, Business Valuation Advocacy, and a complete trial. A combination of lecture, demonstration, exercise and video review are used in instruction.

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The Advanced Trial Advocacy Institute is a four-day program beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2007, and continuing through 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22. Programming includes Psychological Testing in Custody Cases, Advanced Direct and Cross Examination Techniques of Mental Health and Financial Experts and Issues in Business Valuation.

Download the 2007 Advanced Trial Advocacy Course Schedule

The Trial Advocacy Institute boasts a well-seasoned group of attorneys who make up the program's faculty.

Accreditation is requested for this program from every state with MCLE requirements. Lawyers seeking credit in Pennsylvania and Louisiana must submit a certificate and pay fees directly to those states. The Trial Advocacy Institute course contains approximately 45 CLE credits and 1 hour ethics (based on a 60-minute hour scale).

Trial Advocacy Institute

Tuition for the program is $3250, with a special discounted rate of $3050 for ABA Section of Family Law members and is payable in full at the time of your application. This fee includes 8 days of instruction and/or simulated trial practice, special workshops, course materials, textbooks, videotaping, daily lunches, transportation between the hotel and program site, and refreshment breaks. (Travel, lodging, and other meals are not included.)

Advanced Trial Advocacy Institute
Tuition for the Advanced Institute is $3450 and payment is due in full at the time of your application. This fee includes 4 days of instruction and/or simulated trial practice, special workshops, course materials, textbooks, daily lunches, transportation between the hotel and program site, and refreshment breaks. (Travel, lodging, and other meals are not included.)