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University of Tennessee College of Law
Knoxville, TN
Opening statements, cross-examinations, depositions, focus groups, and storytelling—these are key components in a trial, but are rarely effectively covered in law school. With the help of AAJ’s Trial Advocacy College: Essentials of Civil Litigation you will excel in these and every other stage of your case. Working with experienced trial lawyers and consultants, each with a rich history and experience in trial law, you will develop and enhance your courtroom presence and trial skills. At the end of this intensive program, you will have the confidence to effectively litigate your next case. For those with limited or no courtroom experience this program is a must. You will see a significant before-and-after change in pretrial and trial skills.
- Four workshops (all with small groups of participants), including Voir Dire/Opening Statements, Direct and Cross of Lay Witnesses, Direct and Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses, and Closing Argument and Rebuttal, in which you are taped practicing what you have learned in lectures
- Feedback from experienced trial lawyers and trial consultants—on camera—for you to take home
- Live focus group demonstration
- Low student-to-faculty ratio for more individualized attention
Your Registration Includes
• 28 hours of cutting-edge continuing legal education and NCA credits, including one
hour of ethics, which can be applied towards AAJ’s professional recognition programs
• Complimentary daily continental breakfast and coffee
• Networking reception
• Comprehensive reference materials distributed on a USB drive
Who Should Attend
This college is designed for any lawyer—including those who have been practicing for several years—with limited experience in the courtroom.
Undecided?
Call us. We'll provide you with names and phone numbers of previous attendees of AAJ Education programs who will be pleased to answer your questions. Or, if you prefer to speak with a course advisor or faculty member, we will arrange that as well. Call 800.622.1791 or 202.965.3500, extension 8612.
A limited number of rooms are being held at Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House Hotel for program registrants. AAJ has a special group rate of $149 single/double room, plus 8.25% occupancy tax. For housing accommodations, click here to complete a housing request and return it via fax to 202.625.7313, attention Jose Pritchett. However, if you must change your hotel reservation within 72 hours prior to the start of the program, please call the hotel directly.
Hotel Address:
Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House Hotel
1109 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
If for unforeseen reasons this program is cancelled, AAJ cannot be financially responsible for airline tickets, and room rates cannot be guaranteed.
Special Assistance
AAJ Education will make every effort to ensure that its meetings are held in facilities that are fully accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. If you plan to attend our program and need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please call 800.622.1791 or 202.965.3500, ext. 8612.
Please note that all cancellations for our programs must be submitted in writing. Cancellations received by September 30, 2010 will result in a refund less a 10% administrative charge. Cancellations received October 1–5, 2010 will result in a voucher for the entire registration fee which may be applied toward any AAJ Education college or seminar held within one calendar year of the date of issue. Requests for refunds or vouchers received after October 6, 2010 will not be honored. Fax or email your cancellation to the registrar at 202.625.7084 or education@justice.org.
