The Mission That Grounds Us
Trial Lawyers College is dedicated to training and educating lawyers and judges who are committed to the jury system and to representing and obtaining justice for individuals: the poor, the injured, the forgotten, the voiceless, the defenseless and the damned, and to protecting the rights of such people from corporate and government oppression.
In all of its activities, TLC will foster and nourish an open atmosphere of caring for people regardless of their race, age, creed, religion, national origin, physical abilities, gender or sexual orientation.
We do not offer training for those lawyers who represent government, corporations or large business interests.
The TLC Difference
TLC trains a new breed of lawyer — a warrior who has the courage to reconnect with their authentic voice and learn to lead from deeper truths, not just polished tactics.
Guided by skilled faculty through intimate and immersive training, these warriors are then empowered to meet their clients at their own emotional truth and advocate from a new level of passion and power.
What You'll Master
TLC courses are designed to push you beyond surface-level strategies so you can win more meaningfully—and more often.
Tap into your client’s story through experiential methods that uncover emotional clarity.
From voir dire to closing, refine the techniques that move juries and withstand cross-exam.
Learn to read the room, embody credibility, and connect without saying a word.
Build trust and alignment by truly understanding your client’s lived experience.
Apply TLC principles to grow a practice grounded in purpose, connection, and results.
About Our Team
TLC’s faculty is made up of seasoned trial lawyers from across the country who volunteer their time—and cover their own expenses—to teach what they’ve lived and learned.
They’re joined by licensed psychodramatists and communication experts who help students integrate psychodramatic methods into authentic trial storytelling. Together, they guide you to present from your client’s emotional truth—not by mimicking others, but by finding your own powerful and unique voice.
From staff and alumni to board members and instructors, everyone at TLC is committed to your growth professionally and personally.
Our Mission & Roots
Founded in 1994, TLC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to training lawyers who fight for real people. Guided by a passionate Board of Directors, we exist to elevate advocacy through human connection, courage, and truth.
Training That Transforms
Our approach is rooted in psychodramatic methods—turning stories into action to uncover emotional truth. Each TLC course teaches you to move beyond facts and tactics, and toward the beating heart of your case.
Built by Warriors, for Warriors
Our curriculum is shaped by some of the nation’s most successful trial lawyers—and proven by thousands of TLC alumni. In courtroom after courtroom, jurors don’t just hear the case, they feel the truth and justice behind it.
Upcoming Events
2025 Graduate II Course
Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Trial - Craft and present powerful stories with psychodrama, TLC methods, and instruction in storytelling and story-editing from The Moth.
2025 Graduate I Course
Mastering the Art of Directing Your Case This Graduate I Course offers TLC graduates a unique opportunity to deepen their directing skills and hone their communication skills ...
Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys Symposium, Austin, TX, September 18-19, 2025
Come see us at our exhibitor table and let us answer any questions you have about what Trial Lawyers College can do for you!