2025 Primerus Trial Skills Academy

The Premiere Thrill: Building Your Litigation Skills

Primerus is launching the groundbreaking three-day Trial Skills Academy, designed to elevate litigation expertise through 10 dynamic virtual webinars covering jury selection, opening statements, evidence presentation, objections, direct and cross-examinations, trial motions, and closing arguments. This expert-led training culminates in September with exciting, in-person mock trials, where one attorney from each registered firm will step into the courtroom to put their skills to the test and receive personalized feedback for future success. Registration is by law firm, providing all attorneys access to live and recorded sessions, with one attorney selected to participate in the final mock trials. Don’t miss this game-changing opportunity to invest in your legal career with top-tier education and real-world experience!

AGENDA

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Drexel University Thomas R. Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy
1200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM	Welcome and Introductions (Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 202)
2:45 PM – 5:00 PM	Overview of the Case Pattern and Course Review (Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 202)
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Cocktail Reception with hors d'oeuvres (Kline Institute Lobby)

Friday, September 12, 2025

Drexel University Thomas R. Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy
1200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

7:15 AM – 8:15 AM	Member Breakfast (Kline Institute Lobby)
8:15 AM – 12:15 PM	Mock Trial – Round One BMI v. Minicom (Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 202) Hon. Annette Rizzo Team 1 (Plaintiff) vs. Team 2 (Defense) Flinders v Mismo (Courtroom, Room 502) Hon. Matthew J. Skahill Team 5 (Plaintiff) vs. Team 6 (Defense)
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM	Networking Luncheon
1:15 PM – 5:15 PM	Mock Trial – Round Two BMI v. Minicom (Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 202) Hon. Caroline Turner Team 4 (Plaintiff) vs. Team 3 (Defense) Flinders v Mismo (Courtroom, Room 502) Hon. Giovanni O. Campbell Team 8 (Plaintiff) vs Team 7 (Defense)
5:15 PM – 5:45 PM	Event Wrap up and Feed Back (Ceremonial Courtroom, Room 202)
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM	Cocktail Reception and Dinner (McCormick & Schmick's – 1 South Broad Street)

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice
1301 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

7:45 AM – 8:15 AM	Member Breakfast
8:15 AM – 12:15 PM	Mock Trial – Round Three BMI v. Minicom (Courtroom 501) John R. Evans – Presiding Judge Team 3 (Plaintiff) vs. Team 1 (Defense) Flinders v Mismo (Courtroom 508) Michael McTaggart – Presiding Judge Team 7 (Plaintiff) vs. Team 5 (Defense)
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM	Networking Luncheon
1:15 PM – 5:15 PM	Mock Trial – Round Four BMI v. Minicom (Courtroom 501) John R. Evans – Presiding Judge Team 2 (Plaintiff) vs. Team 4 (Defense) Flinders v Mismo (Courtroom 508) James B. Corrigan, Jr. – Presiding Judge Team 6 (Plaintiff) vs. Team 8 (Defense)
5:15 PM – 5:45 PM	Event Wrap up and Feed Back (Jury Assembly Room)
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM	Cocktail Reception and Dinner (Wilder – 2009 Sansom Street)

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VIRTUAL COURSES

March 21, 2025	Introduction and Astronomical Verdicts
April 4, 2025	Trial Basics
April 18, 2025	The Art of Persuasion: Opening Statements
May 2, 2025	The Art of Persuasion: Closing Statements
May 16, 2025	The Federal Rules of Evidence
June 6, 2025	Direct and Cross Examination Skills
June 20, 2025	Jury Selection and Analysis
July 11, 2025	Examining Expert Witnesses
July 18, 2025	How to Hit Home Runs, Singles, and Doubles in Trial
August 1, 2025	Using Latest Technology in Trial

For access to the recordings of the virtual courses, please contact Katie Bundyra.

Questions?

Contact Katie Bundyra at kbundyra@primerus.com or by phone at +1 800.968.2211 or +1 616.454.9939