For Plaintiff and Criminal Defense Lawyers

Elevating Trial Advocacy

Trial School is a not-for-profit community offering free advocacy training led by elite trial lawyers. Through live sessions, a robust on-demand library, and collaborative learning, we give plaintiff lawyers the tools and confidence to win for the people they represent.

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Advance Trial Advocacy—Together

Trial School partners help empower plaintiff lawyers with practical training, proven strategies, and a thriving community. Join us to elevate the standard of advocacy—case by case.

  • Meaningful visibility: Reach 6,000+ trial lawyers through programs, webinars, and the member network.
  • Thought leadership: Co-create sessions, articles, and resources attorneys actually use in practice.
  • Community impact: Support hands-on education that improves outcomes for real clients.
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Partnering with Trial School put our team in front of engaged attorneys—and in real conversations about better client outcomes.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Trial School offers numerous avenues for trial attorneys to connect with one another throughout the year, whether virtually or in person.  Learn more about the various opportunities available to enhance your skills and expand your legal knowledge!

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What Our Members Are Saying

Real feedback from recent Trial School programs

This was the best workshop in which I have participated in a very long time. Fantastic. The “learn in the morning and do it in the afternoon” method was great. The workshops were integral to the program. The faculty were all top-notch. I’ll be there next year for sure.

Anonymous

By far the best CLE(s) I have ever attended. The best of the best lawyers with no egos and a genuine desire to help make everyone better. I will sign up early when the next symposium is announced. I will not risk missing out.

Matt Dion, Matt Dion & Associates LLC

I was blown away by the talent, camaraderie, and generosity of the presenters, faculty, and attendees, all in an effort to help us all, no matter the experience level, learn and “sharpen the saw”.

Anonymous

This was the most educational, uplifting and life-changing experience I’ve had since the pandemic started. I can’t overstate how grateful I am to Allison and Rich and everyone at Trial School.

Josh Martin, Human Rights Defense Center

It hasn’t been your typical seminar. It’s been intimate, friendly, and congenial.

Clancey Bounds, Bounds Law Group

It’s really opened up my eyes into getting exposure to all the methods; all of the better ways to try these cases.

Curtis Fifner, Elk + Elk

Join us November 7–9 in Chicago for the 2025 Symposium!

Three days of workshops, expert faculty, and hands-on training.

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