Trial Advocacy is an intensive four-day training program. This program begins on the afternoon of Sunday, June 6, 2027, and ends on Thursday, June 10, 2027, at 1:00 PM.

The program offers approximately 18 CLE hours. Students attend lectures and demonstrations given by prosecutors and physicians covering medical, legal, and tactical aspects of the prosecution of a child abuse case, focusing on abusive head trauma. Attendees will be assigned to workshop groups for intensive small group learning and practical learning purposes. Video feedback of student performances will be given by faculty. Professional actors play the roles of witnesses for student cross examination skills. Attendance is limited to 40 students. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

There is no tuition. A private hotel room will be provided to attendees whose home is more than twenty-five miles from the training site. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each full day with breakfast provided on Thursday. Mileage to and from the program is not covered. Parking is free.

For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu

Registration opens in January.