COLLIN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

The Trial Academy is…

• An interactive trial skills training program intended to improve advocacy skills. Collin County Judges, in conjunction with experienced attorneys, will lecture on and demonstrate the primary components of a trial. Participants will then practice their skills through live exercises.

Trial Academy Details

• It is mandatory that participants attend the following events:
  • August 28^th – Orientation – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • September 13^th – Modules 1 & 2 – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • September 27^th – Modules 3 & 4 – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • October 11^th – Modules 5 & 6 – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • October 15^th – Graduation – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • October 18^th – CCBA General Meeting – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

• Topics include voir dire, opening statement, direct examination, cross-examination/expert examination, error preservation, and closing statement.

• The six Modules will each be 3.5 hours long (plus the lunch break) and will be approved for CLE credit.

• Cost is $250 (includes the case study materials)

• A certificate will be awarded at the October 15^th Graduation event to those who complete at least five out of six module topics.

Trial Academy Participant Requirements

• Current member of the Collin County Bar Association (membership form may be found at www.collincountybar.org beginning July 1)

• Commitment to attend the trial academy dates listed above.

• Have practiced 7 years or less or be a new to Collin County.

Completed Application Forms must be returned to Teresa Moore at admin@collincountybar.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 2, 2019.

CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO PAY FOR TRIAL ACADEMY ACCEPTANCE (you will be notified of acceptance):