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Learn the intricacies of voir dire, opening statement, direct and
cross-examination, and closing.

The San Diego Inn of Court Trial Program is for both new and experienced attorneys who want to learn and polish their trial skills. The Program takes place on 8 evenings over 4 consecutive weeks. It includes four lectures and demonstrations by prominent San Diego trial attorneys and members of the judiciary, including featured lecturer, Hon. Robert J. Trentacosta.  Each lecture/demonstration focuses and four “hands on” workshops facilitated by experienced workshop leaders and local judges.

For the workshops, participants are assigned to a team of six students. Each student has a partner, and are assigned to a specific fact pattern, representing either the plaintiff or defendant.

The format is a Thursday lecture followed by a workshop the next Tuesday:

Trial Program objectives include:

• Conducting competent voir dire
• Opening statement
• Direct and cross-examination
• Laying an appropriate foundation
• Using exhibits
• Making objections
• Closing argument

Enrollees receive fact patterns and program materials as well as additional instructional materials.

20 MCLE CREDITS

Costs

• Private Practice - $450.00
• Public/non-profit - $400.00

Registration Deadline: September 14, 2023 @ 11:59 PM

Registration Instructions
Please register using the attendee’s name and email address.

All communications from the San Diego Inn of Court are sent via info@sdinnofcourt.com, including program information, course materials, and updates.

Registrants will receive an email confirming registration.  If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact info@sdinnofcourt.com or call us at (619) 924-9050. Please register using the attendee’s name and email address.

Refund Policy
A full refund minus a $25 administrative fee 7 days prior to the event. Any cancellations made between less than 7 days prior to the event start date are eligible for a 50% refund.

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