31st annual IADC trial academy.

August 2-9, 2003

University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

The Academy is a program designed by the International Association of Defense Counsel to enhance the trial advocacy skills of younger lawyers who have been in practice from two to six years and have had actual trial experience.

Instruction in the major segments of trial are featured, including a wide variety of evidentiary problems. A seven-to-one student-faculty ratio enables faculty to critique each student's work.

Faculty demonstrations by leading defense trial lawyers and extensive use of videotape expose participants to different approaches and ideas in solving common trial problems. A physician will familiarize the students with the medical issues, and a segment on the testimony of an economist will also be featured.

Emphasis is placed on the learning-by-doing method of instruction. Individual students will cross-examine physicians and economists acting as expert witnesses and will be videotaped while participating in all aspects of trial. Students are given videotapes containing their presentations at the conclusion of the Academy.

Only a limited number of applicants can be accepted because of the trial concepts utilized. To request an application, contact the International Association of Defense Counsel, One North Franklin, Suite 1205, Chicago, Illinois 60606, at (312) 368-1494 and ask for Nancy Chase, Conference Coordinator. Fax: 312-368-1854. E-mail: nchase@iadclaw.org.

The Trial Academy qualifies for CLE credits in states with CLE accreditation. Last year, most students received approximately fifty-six hours of state CLE credit. Costs incurred for attending legal seminars which maintain and improve professional skills required for employment are tax deductible. See Treas. Reg. 1.162-5; IRS Letter Ruling 7746068 (9-1-77); Coughlin v. Comm'r, 203 F.2d 307.

Defense Counsel Journal

EDITOR AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF EDITORS

Richard L. Neumeier, Suite 815, 6 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108

MANAGING EDITOR

Richard B. Allen, One North Franklin, Suite 1205, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3401

BOARD OF EDITORS RICHARD L. ANTOGNINI MICHAEL F. AYLWARD WILLIAM T. BARKER DAVID G. BROCK CHARLES W. BROWNING PETER M. CALLAHAN D. JEFFREY CAMPBELL MICHAEL M. CHRISTOVICH JAMES B. DOLAN MICHAEL J. FARRELL LAWRENCE B. FINN DONALD H. FLANARY JR. PHYLLIS M. HIX MITCHELL LEE LATHROP CHARLES W. LINDER JR. CARL A. MAIO MICHAEL L. MCALLISTER NICHOLAS C. NIZAMOFF MARK S. OLSON JOHN CHARLES PIERCE...