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October 16 - 17, 2026
Trial School - In Person Only
University of Akron School of Law; In Person Only
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 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
Time TBD Happy Hour
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
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
