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The National College of District Attorneys has graduated some of prosecution’s most dedicated and talented advocates from our cornerstone program, the Career Prosecutor Course. Building on this rich tradition, we are pleased to announce the 38th offering of the Career Prosecutor Course to those identified as the best and brightest. In the thirty-seven years it has been offered by the College, the Career Prosecutor Course has evolved into the premier course for America’s prosecutors.

This year’s course again raises the bar, addressing issues and strategies relevant to the experienced prosecutor dedicated to honing his/her prosecutorial skills. Our presentations are designed to inspire and educate in all areas of concern to the experienced prosecutor including: persuasion, technology, media skills, liability, trial strategy and inherent ethical considerations in each area. Focused on the needs of the career prosecutor, our workshops serve as brainstorming sessions to foster themes, theories and strategies for that upcoming complex case the prosecutor will bring from his/her home jurisdiction and share with his/her peer group.

To meet these ends, the prosecutor who attends this course should have no less than six (6) years trial experience in prosecution or equivalent trial experience. Prosecutors who have reached this level of trial work and who demonstrate a keen awareness of the issues involved and the types of strategies to employ are essential to the success of these integral discussion groups.

Concepts for consideration and discussion may include:

• Managing the Media
• Effective Case Themes & Theories in a Complex Case
• Applying the Elements of Persuasion
• Organizing and Managing the Complex Case
• Peer Analysis – Working with Persuasive Themes
• Dissecting the Complex Case
• Selecting the Right Jury
• Continuing Investigations and Liabilities
• Proving Injury Causation
• Meeting Mental Defenses
• Countering CSI Attacks
• PowerPoint® 101 & 202
• Using Criminals in Your Case-In-Chief
• Meeting Unusual Syndromes and Defenses
• Presenting Complicated Scientific Evidence
• Proactive Cross Examination Strategies
• Digitizing Your Case Management
• Presenting a Visual Trial

While in Charleston, enjoy the Spoleto Festival. For more information, visit http://www.spoletousa.org/2007.php. The annual Spoleto Festival is 17 days and nights. The historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces are filled with over 120 performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in disciplines ranging from opera, theater, music theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music, as well as the visual arts.

Course Information

Eligibility

The Career Prosecutor Course is open to local, state, federal or military prosecutors who have six (6) years or more prosecution experience or demonstrated comparable trial skills and exposure.

Course Registration

Registration begins the morning of Sunday, June 3. Classes begin that day and end on Wednesday, June 13.

Course Tuition

The course fee is $1,080, which includes admission and course materials. The College adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admissions, scholarship awards and administration.

Office Discounts

The first attendee from an office pays full tuition. Each additional attendee from the same office will receive a $50 discount for this course.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 5:00pm, ten (10) business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for course materials which will be mailed to the registrants, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.

Accommodations

The course will be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites Historic Charleston. The group rate is $165 single/double occupancy. To secure this group rate, make reservations by May 7, 2007 by calling the hotel at 843-577-2644 or by calling CEM travel services at 800-247-8785; a first night’s deposit is required. CEM code is CPCCHS.

Travel Services

NCDA’s Travel Agency, CEM Travel Services, can take care of all of your travel needs. Call them at 800-247-8785 (Monday - Friday; 9am- 6pm Central). United Airlines is offering a discount rate for this course - refer to code 563WD if you prefer to make your own airline reservation! HERTZ offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys - refer to NCDA Corporate Discount (CDP) Number 1572962. AVIS also offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys - refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150036.