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TRIAL ADVOCACY
Ready for Trial Advocacy Training on YOUR Terms?
The Problem: A Lack of Trial-Readiness
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No time to conduct the kind of in-house, comprehensive trial advocacy training for new prosecutors.
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Constant turnover and increased workloads mean the old “on the job training” model is no longer a reliable way to ensure that new prosecutors have the training they need.
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State and national trainings can be helpful, but they are typically offered once a year, can vary in quality and often utilize a “one size fits all” model.
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It’s very expensive to send your team to out-of-town training.
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Most offices can only send one or two lawyers and still meet their docket demands.
The Solution: Full-Service Trial Advocacy Training Customized to Fit Your Needs, Budget, Jurisdiction and Schedule.
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Trial Advocacy training by top prosecution trial experts from around the country.
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We will come to you! Training in your office, on your schedule.
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Our prices are often lower than many national non-profit associations because we don’t have indirect costs and other overhead expenses.
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We also conduct training via video conference through our courses specifically designed to prevent the dreaded “Zoom Fatigue.”
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Our innovative and cost-effective Hybrid Trial Training model combines the best of both worlds -- engaging, on-demand lectures with traditional in-person drills and practice sessions.
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Our video training library is a budget-friendly way to boost the trial-readiness on an individual or group level.
Don’t take our word for it – hear what our clients say:
“I thought it was excellent. Both the newer and experienced attorneys got a lot out of the Vera Causa Group Trial Advocacy Training. The quality of the content was great, and the trainers were energetic and engaging.” -- Patsy Austin Gatson, District Attorney, Gwinnett County, Georgia.
“I am grateful to Vera Causa Group for their excellent Trial Advocacy Training. My office had originally retained another national training provider to conduct in-office trial training for my prosecutors. When that provider cancelled at the last minute, I thought we were out of. Fortunately, I heard that Vera Causa Group now provides Trial Advocacy Training. Vera Causa was able to send three excellent trial training experts who did an outstanding job on very short notice. I would give this organization five stars...outstanding work! “-- Julia R. Bates, Prosecuting Attorney, Lucas County, Ohio
“I’ve been a prosecutor for 30 years and have conducted many cross examinations. Nevertheless, I learned some new things today.” -- Cross Examination lecture attendee, Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, January, 2023.
“I’ve been a prosecutor for 30 years and have conducted many cross examinations. Nevertheless, I learned some new things today.” -- Cross Examination lecture attendee, Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, January, 2023.
Core Courses:
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Case and File Preparation
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Theme and Theory
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Motion Practice
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Dealing with Common Defenses
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Voir Dire
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Opening Statement
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Direct Examination
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Cross Examination
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Evidentiary Foundations
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Dealing with Expert Witnesses
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The Visual Trial
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Preserving the Record / Protecting Your Conviction on Appeal
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Closing Argument
Advanced Courses:
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Homicide and Violent Crime
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Multi -Defendant and Multi-Victim Cases
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Complex White-Collar Crime
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Sex Crimes
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Child Abuse
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Domestic Violence
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Forensic Evidence
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Complex Drug Prosecution Cases
Don’t see what you are looking for? We can develop a customized training for you on the topic of your choice.