Limited space is available! 

New this year, the program will be held at the Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse in Birmingham.

This immersive program is designed to help newer associates become trial-ready while also sharpening the skills of attorneys who haven’t been in the courtroom recently.

In addition to an updated format, the program will feature the return of voir dire and introduce the use of technology in the courtroom. On Thursday, participants will learn from some of Alabama’s top civil defense trial attorneys as they present on key trial skills. On Friday, participants will put those skills into practice by presenting their case from start to finish in a simulated trial setting.

Download 2026 Trial Academy Agenda

We kindly ask that you dress in professional courtroom attire for both days, as participants will be in an actual courtroom setting.

This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Alabama for a maximum of 15.75 hours’ credit, including 1 hour of ethics. 

Registration Fee:
$650- Young Lawyer Member
$850- Young Lawyer Non-Member (Includes first year of membership dues)

Location:
Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse
1729 5th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203

Discounted Hotel Room Block
Discounted Rate: $174 plus tax
Room Block Deadline: June 29, 2026
The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
2027 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
To book your room, click on the Hotel Info button above. 

Registration fee includes materials, lunch each day, and a networking mixer.

Registered attendees will receive conference materials via Dropbox.  Please take time to review the materials in advance.

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