Join OACDL for this two day in person only Trial School at the University of Akron School of Law. This seminar is in-person only and we ask that each participant in the trial school be prepared enough to work on two of their currently active cases
AGENDA
October 17, 2026
8:30a – 9:00a Registration and Check In
9:00a – 9:30a Cross Examination Explanation and Demonstration
9:30a – 11:30a Cross Examination Breakout into Small Groups for Practice
11:30a – 12:00p Closing Explanation and Demonstration
12:00p – 1:00p Lunch
1:00p – 3:00p Closing Breakout into Small Groups for Practice
3:00p – 3:30p Conclusion and Dismissal
| October 16, 2026 | |
| 8:30a – 9:00a | Registration and Check In |
| 9:00a – 9:30a | Voir Dire Explanation and Demonstration |
| 9:30a – 11:30a | Voir Dire Breakout into Small Groups for Practice |
| 11:30a – 12:00p | Opening Explanation and Demonstration |
| 12:00p – 1:00p | Lunch |
| 1:00p – 3:00p | Opening Breakout into Small Groups for Practice |
| 3:00p – 3:30p | Direct Examination Explanation and Demonstration |
| 3:30p - 5:00p | Direct Examination Breakout into Small Groups for Practice |
| TBD | Happy Hour |
October 17, 2026
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8:30a – 9:00a |
Registration and Check In | |
| 9:00a – 9:30a | Cross Examination Explanation and Demonstration | |
| 9:30a – 11:30a | Cross Examination Breakout into Small Groups for Practice | |
| 11:30a – 12:00p | Closing Explanation and Demonstration | |
| 12:00p – 1:00p | Lunch | |
| 1:00p – 3:00p | Closing Breakout into Small Groups for Practice | |
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Conclusion and Dismissal |
Registration Fees
OACDL Member $450
PD OACDL Member $425
Nonmember $575
PD Nonmember $525
Hotel
We have a room block at the Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown (41 Furnace Street, Akron, OH 44308) for Thursday, October 15th. The rate is $139. Please Book your group rate for OACDL Trial School here