The South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association will hold its annual Trial Academy on May 20-22, 2015 in Greenville, SC.  The first two days will be held at the offices of McAngus Goudelock & Courie.  The mock trials will be held on May 22nd and will take place at the Greenville County Courthouse.

This three-day trial advocacy course is designed for practitioners with up to five years of experience in jury trials.  The course will focus on the successful handling of all major aspects of a trial from opening statement to closing argument, as well as trial preparation and post-trial matters.  There will be demonstrations and lectures by experienced defense trial attorneys. Eighteen hours of CLE credit is anticipated.

The registration fee is $1,000.00, exclusive of room and board.  SCDTAA has reserved a block of rooms at the Westin Poinsett at a rate of $256.00/night + tax.  Room charges will be paid directly by the participants to the hotel upon checkout.  If you need a room at the Westin, please complete the hotel reservation form & send to SCDTAA headquarters.  Reservations should be made by May 4, 2015 to ensure this rate.

SCDTAA Trial Academy Hotel Form

SCDTAA Trial Academy Agenda