The Courage to Ask ™
The Courage to Ask™ is a groundbreaking approach to improving your skills in asking for money damages. Learn how to confidently demand full justice from TLC-trained lawyers and licensed psychodramatists who have used these methods to win big verdicts. Discover that your authentic, unfiltered self is powerful enough to ask for the justice your case deserves. This isn’t a passive training. Each day you’ll be on your feet, immersed in learning that helps you integrate new skills and insights in real time.
BOOK OWN HOTEL ROOM AT TLC GROUP RATE.
April 19-24, 2026
Sleeping Lady Resort,
Leavenworth, WA
Master Preparation at Every Phase of Trial
In this course, students learn how to better prepare themselves, their clients, and their cases for both trial and pre-trial demands, as well as mediation using the TLC methods for voir dire and closing argument.
Closing Argument: Bring the Story Full Circle
This TLC method combined with psychodramatic tools, teaches trial lawyers how to win justice by connecting their client's story, their loss and their pain, to those in a jury and courtroom
Voir Dire: Build Trust Before Trial Begins
The TLC Method for Voir Dire trains you to uncover juror biases, establish trust, and identify those open to your case themes. Learn to ask the powerful questions that reveal truth and create connection.
Faculty Lead
Connie Henderson
A lifelong Pacific Northwesterner, Connie Henderson has spent her career helping clients navigate life’s most difficult moments — from medical malpractice to serious injury and family law matters. A graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law and licensed in both Idaho and Washington, Connie co-founded Henderson Taylor Law Firm, where she continues to fight for justice with skill, compassion, and care.
Faculty Lead
Nelson Tyrone
Nelson Tyrone grew up with the example of his father, a doctor who taught him that the heart of any profession is caring for people. Today, as a personal injury lawyer, Nelson carries that lesson forward — standing with injured clients and grieving families, holding wrongdoers accountable, and helping people rebuild their lives. His practice is rooted in one purpose: to make a difference when it matters most.
What You’ll Do and Learn
This is immersive, interactive training that builds skill by skill — and transforms the way you try cases.
Voir Dire and Closing
The TLC Method for Voir Dire trains trial lawyers to identify jurors who are favorable to the themes and objectives of the lawyer’s case, to develop powerful questioning techniques to uncover juror biases and attitudes and to build rapport with potential jurors to establish trust and credibility using the power of psychodramatic tools.
In Closing Argument, the trial lawyer invites jurors to fulfill their call to deliver justice. These are the last words delivered to the jurors – your last opportunity to empower jurors with discernment, strength and courage. The TLC Method teaches lawyers to identify what jurors need at this critical moment, and to speak to jurors’ needs with honesty, integrity and power.ALL TIMES are in Pacific Standard Time
Session times to come
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, Leavenworth, WA
Your Mountain Oasis Awaits at the Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort. Just outside the hustle and bustle of Leavenworth, WA and less than 3 hours from Seattle – Tacoma Airport.
(Tuition does not include lodging. Once registered, you'll receive a link to book your room at a TLC group rate. $199++ double. Deadline to reserve your room is March 25, 2026.)Cancellation Policy
Given the high cost of providing courses with highly trained faculty and at easily accessible venues nationwide TLC will follow a strict cancellation policy. We offer the following options:
1. In the case where a student needs to cancel, they have 31 days prior to the course to cancel and receive a full refund. If it is after the 31-day deadline, to receive a full refund they may contact TLCfinance@triallawyerscollege.org with the name of a replacement student who is prepared to take their place. This is especially important to cover the cost of the committed expenses. After the replacement student completes registration including full payment, a full refund will be processed.
2. If no replacement is found for their reserved spot prior to the program, we will apply 50% of the paid tuition as a credit towards a future program, to be used within one year, and use the other 50% towards already incurred course expenses. If you have any questions, please contact TLCfinance@triallawyerscollege.org.
To Make This Course the Most Impactful It Can Be, Space Is Limited To 36 Participants
Tuition Includes: TLC method training in both large and small groups and buffet style meals as indicated on the agenda. Attendees must secure their own transportation and book their own hotel room.
Course Fee: $3700 (Tuition does not include lodging. Once registered, you'll receive a link to book your room at a TLC group rate. $199++ Deadline to reserve your room is March 25, 2026.)
Deadline to Register: March 5, 2026, 11:59
Please email Molly@triallawyerscollege.org for assistance.
ADA Accommodations Deadline: March 5, 2026
Flexible Payment Plans and Financial Assistance
Trial Lawyers College knows that some trial lawyers may not currently have the funds needed to attend training on the TLC Method. In true F-Warrior fashion, many TLC alumni have graciously donated funds to assist. The goal is to assist those who are truly in need and to make sure all get an equal chance at receiving assistance whether it be providing full tuition, half tuition, free lodging (if available) or a *payment plan. Like some grant processes, applicants for assistance must provide employment status and employer name for previous 12 months; city and state (or region) in which they practice; average monthly income (from all sources) over the past 12 months; a statement of why assistance is needed; and how much assistance is needed. Applications will start being reviewed 60 days prior to the course’s start date so assistance may be provided in sufficient time to allow travel plans and to also stay within the course’s venue contractual obligations. There may be occasions where last-minute application approval(s) become available. Those will be addressed in as timely a fashion as possible. *A payment plan may be developed with the student and administration team for installment payments so that the full tuition is paid in full well before arrival at the course.
Accreditation will be applied for through the Washington State Bar Association
Attendees will be responsible for submitting CLE credit approval to their state licensing department upon completion. TLC will provide all pertinent documentation needed for you to submit to your state for accreditation. Course Attendance will be monitored by faculty.
Claim Your Spot
Register now and join a group of dedicated trial lawyers committed to showing up, digging deep, and delivering justice through story.
- Learn to inspire and persuade every audience, every time
- Break out of your comfort zone in a small group structure
- Experience real cases
- Find collaboration and connection with a network of peers
- Uplevel your skill and craft
Testimonials
"As the leaders in the teaching spaces, we have the best opportunity to really walk the talk of what we teach, specifically encouraging trust and permission to do deep work, creating space for diverse points of view, and ensuring equity and inclusion of all participants."
- TLC Alum
“I can't even begin to express the full impact of what TLC has done to me as a student. Because I teach so much, I am constantly refining my understanding of the method and making it my own— evolving it to a deeper understanding of why it works."
- TLC Alum
“TLC was life-changing, and probably saved my relationship (now marriage) for the better. I became a better human being, and as a result, I became a better lawyer."
- TLC Alum