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ABA Section of Family Law

24th Annual ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute
May 22-29, 2010
Denver, CO

University of Denver
	Sturm College of Law


Thank you to all our students and faculty for a successful 2009 Institute!

The 2010 Trial Advocacy Institute will take place May 22-29, 2010, at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, and is co-sponsored by the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Advanced Institute: May 26-29, 2010

Check back for more information about the 2010 Institute; in the meantime, learn what the Institute can do for you!

Interested in becoming a faculty member for future Institutes? Download the application.

The ABA Section of Family Law's Trial Advocacy Institute is the preeminent trial training program for family law practitioners. Now in its 24th year, this sell-out program has given nearly 1,000 attorneys the most rewarding trial experience of their career.

Course Information

Small group sessions 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.

Enrollment

Early enrollment is advised; registration will open on November 15, 2010. Applications are processed based on date of receipt with full payment. 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. Enrollment for the Advanced program is limited to 12 attorneys to provide an intensive learning experience. All past alums of the TAI are highly encouraged to attend this program.

The focus of the 2010 Advanced Trial Advocacy Institute is: Mental Health Experts & Psychological Testing

Program Schedule

The Trial Advocacy Institute consists of an entire week of intensive training. A complete program schedule (subject to change) is linked below. 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.

Faculty

Our faculty members are highly experienced, well respected family law professionals who will provide you with indispensable and invaluable training that is sure to improve your trial skills. Faculty members include attorneys, judges, and financial and psychological experts. Trained to use the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) method, our faculty provides unparalleled insights, expertise, and critiques. Still not sure what our faculty can offer you? Check out the testimonials (at right) for comments from 2008 TAI attendees. Then click on the link below to begin perusing the faculty biographies.

Faculty biographies (2009)

CLE Credit

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).

Accommodations

Check back for more information.

Tuition

Tuition for the 2009 program is $3600, with a special discounted rate of $3400 for ABA Section of Family Law members and is payable in full at the time of your application. This fee includes 7 full days of instruction and/or simulated trial practice, special workshops, course materials, textbooks, videotaping, daily lunches and refreshment breaks, transportation between the hotel and program site, and a closing luncheon. (Travel, lodging, and other meals are not included.)

Application/Registration

Registration will open November 15, 2010.

24th Annual Trial Advocacy Institute

May 22 - 29, 2010
Denver, CO

Gain Confidence Litigating Family Law Cases

Learn to Argue Motions Effectively

Learn to Cross Examine Mental Health Experts

Learn to Cross Examine Financial Experts

Learn to Communicate Persuasively

Learn to Prepare Witnesses for Trial

Learn Business Valuation Principles

Learn to Organize a Case for Trial

Try a Case to Conclusion

Additional Information
Jim Lawrence
Blakely Advocacy Institute
100 Law Center
Houston, TX 77204-6060
Tel: 713.743.2067
Fax: 713.743.2097
Email: JLawrence@Central.UH.EDU

Testimonials

*We* know how valuable the Institute can be for your professional development, but don't just take our word for it. Following are some testimonials from past attendees:

    "The course improved my knowledge and my confidence. I would recommend it to lawyers at all experience levels."
    --John Adam Lazor (Los Angeles, CA)

    "This program not only made me a better trial lawyer, it made me a better lawyer period."
    --John Thurston (Manhattan, KS)

    "Exceptional faculty working closely with us through key aspects of the trial experience--I would highly recommend it."
    --Paige Quilliam (Niantic, CT)

    "The feedback and constructive criticism from each faculty member was invaluable. The level of personal attention was unlike anything I have ever experienced."
    --Jeffrey Koontz (Dana Point, CA)

    "Essential training for anyone interested in becoming a family law litigator!"
    --Paula J. Swensen (Newport Beach, CA)

    "The beginning seemed so overwhelming...the end result was so phenomenal! I feel like a superior attorney by attending the program. I hope another phase is offered."
    --Marie Moreno Myers (Riverside, CA)

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