Florida Criminal Advocacy Course for Juniors
THE SOUTH EASTERN CIRCUIT HAS 4 PLACES AVAILABLE FOR
4 JUNIOR (CRIMINAL) BARRISTERS, 2 – 7 YEARS’ CALL,
TO ATTEND THE SOUTH EASTERN CIRCUIT CRIMINAL LAW FLORIDA ADVOCACY COURSE, 5 – 10 AUGUST 2012
Applications will shortly be invited from candidates for the South Eastern Circuit Criminal Law Florida Advocacy Course, held at the University of Florida, Gainesville, 5 – 10 August 2012. This is a remarkable opportunity to show-case the independent UK Bar. We therefore invite applications from candidates who will be regarded as ambassadors of our profession.
Four places will be available and applicants must be paid up members of the SEC, (application for membership of the Circuit may be made at the same time). Applicants should also practice in, or predominantly practice, in criminal law. Applications from previous program attendees and those with three years’ post-tenancy experience will not be considered.
The applications will be assessed by a panel and those selected, will be notified by email.
Successful candidates will be expected to travel to Florida in time to attend the course on 5 August 2012. Course fees and accommodation will be provided, however, candidates will be required to make their own travel arrangements.
Applications for this year’s Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program held in conjunction with the Florida Bar and the University of Florida should be made to Kevin Molloy: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and further details will be placed on this webpage shortly.
This programme has been accredited by the Bar Standards Board with 9 hours advocacy, 2 hours Ethics and 25 CPD hours.
Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program at the University of Florida College of Law and Criminal Law Section
Created by Gerald T. Bennett in the 1970s, this annual program follows the teaching methodology and format originally instituted by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). Specifically designed for Florida assistant prosecutors and public defenders who have been practicing less than two years, this week-long program is held every summer at the Levin College of Law. Assistant state attorneys and assistant public defenders from all judicial circuits in Florida are invited to participate in this intensive, condensed trial training program that emphasizes role-playing in simulated courtroom exercises to develop their courtroom advocacy skills. In mock trials, actors play the defendants and witnesses, and real fingerprint technicians and forensic psychologists take the stand as expert witnesses. A highly-experienced program faculty of judges and seasoned litigators from Florida and around the nation provide constructive critique of videotaped performances. Every year Barristers from London and one Queens Counsel (as faculty) participate and share their views of the English versus American systems of justice. Sponsors include the Public Defender’s Association and the Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association. The faculty and participants earn a maximum of 51 CLE credits (including 3 hours of Ethics).
Advanced Trial Advocacy Program
Designed to provide in-depth, demonstration-based instruction of trial advocacy techniques through performance, critique and video review, the Advanced Trial Advocacy Program is an one-week continuing legal education training seminar held at the Levin College of Law every May since 1991. Sponsored by The Florida Bar, with the assistance of the clinics staff and facilities, this program is intended for attorneys who have practiced a minimum of 5 years and have a significant number of jury trials. Each year Barristers from Londonand one Queens Counsel (as faculty) participate and share their views of the English versus American systems of justice. The faculty and participants earn a maximum of 34.0 hours (including 3.5 hours of Ethics) CLE credits.
Lisa Porter, a chief assistant statewide prosecutor in Ft. Lauderdale:
“One aspect of the program is the attendance of British barristers and Queen’s Counsel. The British barristers attend the program as students and Queen’s Counsel assist as faculty members,” Porter said. “More than 50 barristers have graduated from the program and over 20 Queen’s Counsel have served as faculty. The attendance by our British colleagues is highly educational as we each learn about the differences between our criminal justice systems.”