43rd Annual National Trial Advocacy College 2025

Why Attend?

The Nation’s Premier Trial Advocacy Program for Lawyers

• Receive the most intensive hands-on advocacy training possible.
• Learn from daily presentations and captivating demonstrations by the finest trial lawyers and judges in the nation.
• Practice every day with a small group of lawyers with similar experience.
• Complete the week by trying an entire case in a mock trial.
• Leave the program prepared to persuade and argue any aspect of a case at any phase of the litigation.

For details on this seminar, please visit the National Trial Advocacy College website.

Please note: No standard Virginia CLE^® discounts apply for the National Trial Advocacy College, and Virginia CLE^® Unlimited Online Passes may NOT be used to register for this program. However, requests for discounted registration fees will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Call Kim Villio at 1.800.979.8253, ext. 116 to discuss options.

Registration includes the program, materials, access to lecturers’ presentations and materials, daily continental breakfast, lunch, beverages service, afternoon snacks, plus a reception with the faculty.

The entire program will take place at the University of Virginia School of Law during its January semester break. The College will have full use of the classrooms, mock courtrooms, lecture halls, library, grounds, and parking at the Law School.

The 2-hour Ethics presentation will be pre-recorded and available for attendees to watch on demand.

Accommodations

The National Trial Advocacy College prides itself in meeting your personal needs. We have reserved blocks of rooms at the following hotels near the University of Virginia School of Law. Click below to view our special group rates.

• The Forum Hotel Kimpton Charlottesville
• Courtyard Charlottesville by Marriott
• Sonesta ES Suites Charlottesville University

If you would like to explore other accommodations in the area, click here.

We will supply you with a list of local dining options for dinner.

COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE

By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE^® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE^® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellation requests received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2024, will be honored for a full refund. A $500 administrative fee will be assessed for all requests made after this date. Cancellations after December 2 due to COVID complications will be handled on a case-by-case basis and may still be subject to an administrative fee.

Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions, please email deanna.mcglothlin@vacle.org.

Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.

MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form.

Private recording of this program is prohibited.

Can’t Attend?

E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an online or USB seminar.
E-mail publications@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program’s seminar materials are made available for sale.