We are so glad that you will be joining us this summer in Fairfax, VA! Our Institute will hold two sessions this summer- one in June and one in July. Each session will bring 150 active criminal defense lawyers, at various stages of their careers, together for a 2-week intensive and immersive trial skills program. 

We count on our actors to help make the simulation as true to life as possible by portraying the clients and witnesses in four main case file problems. There are no lines to memorize and you will be expected to improvise based on the information provided to you in the memos and case files found on this site. 

We focus on these four cases: 

• State vs. Evonne Meeks
• State vs. Lorenzo Benito
• USA vs. Donald MacCarthy
• State vs. Michael Kittles

Please familiarize yourself with all of the cases and have a general understanding of the facts in each case and the perspective of each character in each case. 

You will be performing in small groups of 10-12 attorneys at a time. There may be an opportunity to perform in front of the entire group if you are asked to be in a demonstration. We will discuss that with actors as needed.

Having true to life actors that understand the skills we are working on is an essential element to the success of the program.  We work on a fairly tight schedule so arrival on time for each session (and a commitment to stay to the end of each day) is important. It is also necessary for you to be prepared  for each session.

Location: Hilton Fairfax, 12777 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax, VA 22o33
Pay: $250 per day;one time prep fee of $150 paid in your first check
Lunch: One hour paid and lunch is provided