Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Trial

Learn how to craft and present powerful stories with psychodrama and TLC methods

Graduate Course II is an intensive one-week seminar that builds on the foundational principles of psychodrama and TLC methods you learned at the 3-week College. It is designed to help you develop advanced trial skills and a deeper understanding of story structure and storytelling in all phases of the trial. Whether working on a civil or criminal case, you will learn how to identify the essential elements of your client’s story and present them effectively during trials, hearings, mediations, and other crucial legal settings.

Graduate Course II is a highly collaborative and experiential course that offers a unique opportunity to work with top TLC faculty and special guests from the non-profit storytelling project The Moth. You will work in small groups with an 8:1 student-faculty ratio, and practice your skills on your own cases. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from experienced TLC-trained trial lawyers and licensed, certified psychodramatists. By the end of the course, you will have a clear and powerful story that can inspire and persuade any audience.

COURSE FEE: $2300 includes training, lodging for student (assigned shared room) & meals.

COURSE AGENDA:

(subject to minor changes)

Saturday, September 21st

4:30 - 6:00pm Registration - Student Check-in

6:00 - 7:00pm Dinner

7:00 - 9:00pm Opening Session

Sunday, September 22nd - 27th

7:30 - 8:30am Breakfast

9:00 - 12:00pm In Session

12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch

2:00 - 5:00pm In Session

6:00 - 7:00pm Dinner

7:00 - 9:00pm In Session

Saturday, September 28th

7:30 - 8:30am Breakfast

9:00 - 12:00pm In Session

12:00pm Adjourn

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS & FINANCIAL ASSISSTANCE

Trial Lawyers College knows that some trial lawyers may not currently have the funds needed to attend training on the TLC Method. In true F-Warrior fashion, many TLC alumni have graciously donated funds to assist. The goal is to assist those who are truly in need and to make sure all get an equal chance at receiving assistance whether it be providing full tuition, half tuition, lodging (if available) or a *payment plan.

The TLC Course Assistance application process will include not just the typical questions but will also keep in line with the spirit of the TLC Method by asking for the applicant’s story. The application content will be kept confidential among the TLC Financial Assistance Committee and TLC administrative staff.

Similar to some grant processes, applicants for assistance must provide employment status and employer name for previous 12 months; city and state (or region) in which they practice; average monthly income (from all sources) over the past 12 months; a statement of why assistance is needed; and how much assistance is needed. Applications will be reviewed 40 days prior to the course’s start date so assistance may be provided in sufficient time to allow travel plans and to also stay within the course’s venue contractual obligations. There may be occasions where last-minute application approval(s) become available. Those will be addressed in as timely a fashion as possible.

*A payment plan may be developed with the student and administration team for installment payments so that the full tuition is paid upon arrival at the course. 

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 toward a future program, to be used within one year, and use the other 50% toward the unused lodging expense of the course cancelled.