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Course Description

Opportunities and challenges are around every corner for the prosecutor with an active caseload. Forensic evidence (both real and imagined by Hollywood), expert opinion testimony, recanting and intimidated witnesses, legislative changes, recent court decisions, and creative defenses all open new avenues for powerful testimony, yet create substantial challenges with which you, the overworked prosecutor, may need assistance. As an advocate, you must not only possess knowledge and comprehend current issues, but must also convey your knowledge to the judge and jury in an effective manner. To answer this need, the National College of District Attorneys offers Contemporary Trial Issues, a course designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills to address these issues and make you a more effective prosecutor.

Included in the program may be topics such as

• Enhancing Eyewitness Identification
• Attacking the Lack of Responsibility Defense
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Courtroom Communication Skills
• Formulating Trial Strategies and Themes
• Preparing Effective Cross Examination
• Presenting and Attacking Expert Testimony
• Utilizing Dynamic Trial Technology

Course Information

Eligibility: Contemporary Trial Issues is open to lawyers in local, state, federal and military prosecutors’ offices.

Course Tuition: The course fee is $575, 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 5:00 pm, ten (10) business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for administrative fees, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.

Late Registration Fee: If you do not register at least 10 days prior to the start of the course, you will be charged a late registration fee of $60 in addition to regular tuition. This fee also applies to walk-in registrants.

Accommodations: The course will be held at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. The group rate is $135 single/double occupancy per night. To secure this group rate, make reservations by March 12, 2008 by calling the hotel at 800-233-1234 or by calling CEM travel services at 800-247-8785; a first night’s deposit is required.

Travel Services: NCDA’s Travel Agency, CEM Travel Services, can take care of all of your travel needs. Call them for airfare, hotel, or rental care reservations. They also specialize in finding the lowest airfare to our courses. Call them at 800/247-8785 (Monday - Friday; 9am - 6pm Central) to get the lowest rate from your city. United Airlines is offering a discount rate for this course - refer to code 576TX if you prefer to make your own reservations. Hertz offers special discounts on car rentals to the College -- refer to NCDA Corporate Discount 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.