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Trial Skills Foundation


March 11-16, 2025
TLC Method trial lawyer training on multiple trial skills at one course while staying by the headwaters on the crystal clear Guadalupe River in Texas.
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This course provides an excellent starting place for those new to the methods, but can also bea rejuvenating injection of TLC wisdom and strength for more experienced warriors. I’ll keepcoming back to soak in the brilliance and play around with new ideas in the laboratory. There’snowhere else toconnect withsuch real, compassionate, human advocates.

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Traditional legal education puts no emphasis on connecting with people or considering their life circumstances. In many ways, this is the opposite of traditional legal training.

By Tyler Ayres

This program was by far the best educational experience I have had since I have been licensed to practice law.

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This is not just another CLE where you will sit and be lectured at, leaving with a sense that while you heard a great story from a great attorney, you didn't really get much else. TLC will get you up on your feet, trying things, rather than just listening to someone who has done it a hundred times telling you how to be different. You will discover your own storytelling skills, your own feelings, your own voice, so you don't have to try to replicate how someone else does it.

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I came back from the Trial Skills Foundation with new techniques and methods I am eager to use in the courtroom. I also feel like my ears have been completely returned for the courtroom - the trial skills program revolutionized my listening skills, enabling me to become a more focused and empathetic listener.

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TLC Method trial lawyer training on multiple trial skills at one course while staying by the headwaters on the crystal clear Guadalupe River in Texas.
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When
March 11-16, 2025
Where
Mo Ranch, Hunt, Texas

About TLC's Trial Skills Foundation

Plaintiff and criminal defense lawyer training on multiple trial skills using the original winning TLC Method led by an experienced faculty team who have had their own resounding courtroom successes using the TLC Method. Large and small group interactive training sessions will focus on the all-encompassing trial skill of Discovering the Story then seamlessly transition to the building of an effective Opening Statement and Cross Examination.

For over 30 years, the original Trial Lawyers College has discovered that a deeper understanding of oneself leads to a richer comprehension of clients, opposing counsel, judges, and, ultimately, jurors. The most effective manner to gain this deeper understanding is through psychodrama led by licensed specialists. Psychodrama provides lawyers the ability to put stories into action, keeping the human factor as part of the equation during all parts of a trial. 

TLC-trained trial lawyers have proven time and again how the chances of winning dramatically increase if the jurors can better experience what the client has experienced using the TLC Method.

Tuition Includes: TLC method training in both large and small groups, buffet style meals as indicated on the agenda and shared lodging on campus (limited space available). Attendees must secure their own transportation.

To make this course the most impactful event it can be, space is limited to 48.

Course Fee: $2300                Deadline to Register: January 20, 2025, 11:59pm 
Early Bird Special: $2150     Early Bird Registration and Payment Deadline:  December 11, 2024, 11:59pm
We will make every effort to accommodate those who want to register after the cutoff date.  Please email Molly@triallawyerscollege.org for assistance.

CLE CREDITS: TBD
Accreditation will be applied for through the Texas State Bar.
Attendees will be responsible for submitting CLE credit approval to their state licensing department upon completion. TLC will provide all pertinent documentation needed for you to submit to your state for accreditation. 
Course Attendance will be monitored by faculty.


ADA Accommodations Deadline: February 7, 2025

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Trial Skills Foundation WILL START IN

1 days
3 hours
22 minutes
45 SECONDS

Mastering the Art of Trial Advocacy

Trial Skills Foundation will focus on the following Trial Skills:

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Discovering The Story
Learn to Discover the True Story of Your Case
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Opening Statement
A Unique Approach to Opening Statements by Trial Lawyers College
Cross Examination
Challenge the opposing witnesses and present your clients' stories in a compelling way.
AGENDA: ALL TIMES are in Central Standard Time

March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm     Check-in 
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     Welcome, Introductions and Warm-up

March 12, 2025 (Wednesday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm   In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   Lunch 
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm     In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     In Session

March 13, 2025 (Thursday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm   In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   Lunch 
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm     In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     In Session

March 14, 2025 (Friday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm   In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   Lunch 
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm     In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     In Session

March 15, 2025 (Saturday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm   In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   Lunch 
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm     In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     In Session

March 16, 2025  (Sunday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 11:30 am   In Session
11:30 am – 12:00pm  Closing Circle and Adjourn

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Discovering the Story- The Art Beyond Trial Skills
Traditional Trial skills using the TLC Method are only part of being a persuasive force in the courtroom. To understand the power of a case the lawyer must not only  identify the facts of the case but the emotional content. This starts with knowledge of oneself which in turn will give the lawyer the capability to know others and connect with each person in the courtroom including the client, witnesses, the judge and the jurors. The trained TLC faculty lead lawyers to this discovery.  The power of TLC’s methods come alive through creative, spontaneous, outside-the-box innovations that capture juries and move them to justice.

The TLC Method for Opening Statement trains trial lawyers to forge an honest relationship with the jury by giving a genuine voice to the client’s story and avoid damaging pitfalls to deliver a winning Opening Statement using the power of psychodramatic tools. 

The TLC Method for Cross Examination trains trial lawyers to apply the psychodramatic methods that improve listening skills and therefore the ability to understand and empathize with everyone in the courtroom, including opposing witness. The TLC Method provides trial attorneys the rare and important opportunity to not only build credibility but also transform an opposing witness into a witness for their client. 
AGENDA: ALL TIMES are in Central Standard Time

March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm     Check-in 
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     Welcome, Introductions and Warm-up

March 12, 2025 (Wednesday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm   In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   Lunch 
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm     In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     In Session

March 13, 2025 (Thursday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm   In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   Lunch 
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm     In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     In Session

March 14, 2025 (Friday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm   In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   Lunch 
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm     In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     In Session

March 15, 2025 (Saturday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 12:00 pm   In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm   Lunch 
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm     In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm     Dinner 
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm     In Session

March 16, 2025  (Sunday) 
7:30 am – 8:30 am     Breakfast  
9:00 am – 11:30 am   In Session
11:30 am – 12:00pm  Closing Circle and Adjourn

Faculty Leads: Kim Benjamin and Rafe Foreman 
Faculty: 
Psychodramatists: Jody Anderson
Nestled on 500-acres along the spring-fed Guadalupe River, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly is located in the heart of the beautiful Hill Country in Hunt, Texas. Mo-Ranch is open to the public for spiritual retreats, conferences, summer and day camps, weddings, reunions, group meetings, corporate retreats, vacation getaways and individual reservations. Enjoy an overnight stay with conference center facilities, hotel rooms, unique historical housing and group lodging.

Come explore the adventure of the Hill Country with an abundance of land and water recreation, sports activities, hiking trails, high and low ropes course and the great outdoors. Mo Ranch, Hunt, Texas


CANCELLATION POLICY:
Given the high cost of providing courses at easily accessible venues nationwide and those venues’ strict cancellation policies, TLC has had to make changes to its cancellation policy. To lessen the impact of this change in policy on our tribe, we offer the following options: 
1. In the case where a student needs to cancel, they have 31 days prior to the course to cancel and receive a full refund. If it is after the 31-day deadline, to receive a full refund they may contact Brooklyn@triallawyerscollege.org with the name of a replacement student who is prepared to take their place. This is especially important to cover the cost of the committed lodging. After the replacement student completes registration including full payment, a full refund will be processed. 
2. If no replacement is found for their reserved spot prior to the program, we will apply 50% of the paid tuition as a credit towards a future program, to be used within one year, and use the other 50% towards the unused lodging expense of the course cancelled. If you have any questions, please contact Brooklyn@triallawyerscollege.org.

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Trial Skills Foundation

Mo Ranch, Hunt, Texas
Course Date
March 11-16, 2025
Course Fee: $2300
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