The 2008 Child Advocacy Institute is designed to meet the specialized needs of lawyers representing the interests of children, with a focus on developing their trial skills. Participants will hone specific skills-and practice new ones-in a simulated trial environment alongside experienced faculty members who will provide constructive feedback and suggestions following every performance.

Each day the program will focus on a new set of trial skills such as mastering case analysis, foundations for testimony, and examining expert witnesses. By the end of the five days, participants will dramatically improve their techniques to become more effective advocates and have more confidence in the courtroom. A diverse mix of instructors, including nationally recognized lawyers and judges, creates an environment where participants are challenged to perform to the best of their ability. The program's five days are equivalent to the experience of taking several cases to trial.

The Rocky Mountain Child Advocacy Training Institute is a joint project of NITA, The National Association of Counsel for Children, and the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center.

This program is offered at substantially reduced tuition rate in an effort to provide quality training to all lawyers working on cases involving children, including GALs, public prosecutors, public defenders, respondent parent's counsel and other family court practitioners.

Tuition for the course is $725. NACC members receive a reduced tuition of $580. Please indicate in the "notes" portion that you are a NACC member at the time of checkout. As with other NITA programs, a limited number of interest-fee payment plans are available.