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Introduction to Trial Advocacy
Course Information
The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute is pleased to offer its Introduction to Trial Advocacy course. This intensive, three-day course focuses on the prosecution theory of a case and the process of communicating that theory to jurors. This involves developing a theme and using it throughout the trial to help guide jurors. The course concentrates on each component of the trial from opening statement through closing argument.
The course emphasizes the importance of communication theory including the use of visual communication and an easily understood prosecution theory. The teaching method includes performance workshops with video and live critiques as well as demonstration and lecture format. The ideal student should have some experience with courtroom advocacy, but the course is designed for prosecutors with less than two or three years of experience.
Case Scenario
A specific case scenario has been developed for this course by PDAI’s Education and Training Committee. Approximately one month prior to the start date of the course, the case scenario, along with the registrants’ attendee confirmation and revised schedule, will be emailed to all eligible course participants. Attendees should review the case scenario prior to the course and be familiar with the facts of the case. Participants will be expected to give an opening statement, conduct direct and cross examinations, as well as a closing argument, based on the facts of the scenario. Attendees will receive two critiques: a live critique and a critique of their recorded presentation by two separate course faculty members.
Registration
Class size is limited to the first 25 qualified registrants! This course is limited to active prosecutors in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To ensure a fair representation among counties, attendance will be limited to no more than three prosecutors from each county.
Registration closes on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM. To register online submit your email address above. You can also download the flyer and email or mail it with your payment to:
Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute
2929 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
pdaa@pdaa.org
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center at the rate of $100.00 per night, single or double occupancy plus state and local taxes. The room rate is a separate charge paid directly to The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. You may make your reservations by calling the hotel directly at 800-233-7505 by August 18, 2023. Reference Reservation ID Number: TRIA23L to receive the group rate.
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
215 Innovation Boulevard
State College, PA 16803
800-233-7505
Cancellation Policy
Those who cancel on or before September 1, 2023 by 4:30 PM will be refunded the full fee. To cancel, please email Támara Heagy at theagy@pdaa.org. No refunds can be issued for cancellations received after September 1, 2023 by 4:30 PM. Those who have not paid will still be required to send payment. As always, substitutions are allowed for persons who have to cancel after the cancellation date. You must also call the hotel directly at 800-233-7505 to cancel your room reservation. If you are a no-show you will be invoiced for any applicable charges.
Meals
Breakfast, a full lunch buffet and breaks will be offered each day of the course. Each attendee is responsible for their own dinner plans and any incidental expenses.
Attendance & Dress
It is essential that participants attend all training sessions. Dress for the general lectures is casual. Courtroom attire is required for the trial advocacy workshops.
CLE
This course is worth 1 ethics and 14 substantive CLE credits.
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