2025 Trial Academy

Back by popular DEMAND! The SBA is excited to sponsor the 2025 SBA Trial Academy. We have a great lineup of seasoned judges and attorneys who will be giving their time to teach two days of in-court, real time trial training for young lawyers and experienced lawyers looking to refresh and hone their trial skills.

It’s hard to improve on this program – First rate program, do it again next year – Excellent subject matter, instructors and location – I hope this is the beginning of a new opportunity to obtain CLE credit in Shreveport – Very professional, (refreshing change). Hats off to visionary planners and SBA President.

These are just a few of the comments received from past participants.

  • Instructional sessions in courtrooms at the U.S. Western District, Shreveport Division and First JDC. Courtroom assignments will be provided.
  • Federal and State District Judges presiding over exercises.
  • Veteran plaintiff and defense trial lawyers as instructors.
  • Mock-trial case materials provided to all participants.
  • Participants will conduct opening and closing statements, direct and cross exams of fact witnesses, direct and cross-exams of expert witnesses, with real-time instruction by faculty lawyers and judges.

SCHEDULE:

Thursday, October 23
8:30 a.m. Check in
9:00 a.m.-Noon Trial Practice
Noon Lunch (provided in Jury Rm)
1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Trial Practice

Friday, October 24
8:30 a.m. Check in
9:00 a.m.-Noon Trial Practice
Noon Lunch (provided in Jury Rm)
1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Trial Practice

DRESS:

Courtroom attire, please.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

The Hilton Shreveport Convention Center Hotel, 104 Market Street, Shreveport, LA 71101. The SBA has secured a discounted rate block of rooms for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. Call 1-800-445-8667 to make your reservation. The discount code is “SBA Trial Academy” or you can book online at HILTON SHREVEPORT

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