Graduate I: Refine Your Role. Elevate Your Cases.
Graduate I is for the TLC alumi who’s done the work—but knows there’s more growth ahead. It’s for those ready to step from the wings to center stage, with colleagues and mentors alongside you, pushing you to do the hardest—and most rewarding—work of your career.
Sept 8-13, 2025
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO
Direct With Purpose
When you see your role as director, your trial becomes more than a case: it becomes a performance of truth. Embrace the role of director, structuring every element from theme to witness impact so your case unfolds with clarity and force.
Master Witness Dynamics
Your courtroom impact is driven not just by what you say, but how you shape every moment—from preparation to execution. Design cross and direct examinations that don’t just extract facts, but reveal truth.
Hands-on Training
You’ll leave with deeper insight, stronger instincts, and courtroom presence that commands attention. Explore what lies outside of your comfort zone. Engage in psychodramatic exercises and small-group work.
Your Faculty Leads
Criminal defense powerhouse Ginger Ortiz and trial-tested advocate Eric Ganci bring decades of courtroom experience, community leadership, and a deep commitment to justice. Both are TLC-trained and fiercely dedicated to mentoring the next generation of trial lawyers through purpose, skill, and heart. From defending the underserved to empowering others through education, they lead with passion, integrity, and unwavering belief in the power of authentic advocacy.
What You’ll Do and Learn
For six days, you'll sharpen your ability to shape trial strategy, elevate witness examinations, and bring client stories to life.
Mastering the Art of Directing Your Case
This Graduate I course is an intensive, trial skill program designed for advanced practitioners of the TLC Method in every stage of a case with a focus on Directing.
ALL TIMES are in Mountain Standard Time
September 8, 2025 (Monday)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Check-in6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Welcome, Introductions and Warm-up
September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast9:00 am – 12:00 pm In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Session
September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Session
September 11, 2025 (Thursday)
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Session
September 12, 2025 (Friday)
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm In Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm In Session
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm In Session
September 13, 2025 (Saturday)
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 11:30 am In Session
11:30 am – 12:00pm Closing Circle and Adjourn
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado
YMCA of the Rockies is a nature's wonderland bordered by Rocky Mountain National Park. Only a 15-minute drive to downtown Estes Park, and only 2.5 hours from Denver International Airport
Cancellation Policy
Given the high cost of providing courses at easily accessible venues nationwide and those venues’ strict cancellation policies, TLC has had to make changes to its cancellation policy. To lessen the impact of this change in policy on our tribe, 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 lodging. 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 the unused lodging expense of the course cancelled. 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, buffet style meals as indicated on the agenda and shared guest rooms. Attendees must secure their own transportation.
Course Fee: $2800
Deadline to Register: July 25, 2025, 11:59
Pre-2025Special Rate: $2350
Pre-2025Special Rate Registration and Payment Deadline: December 31, 2024, 11:59 pm.
Early Bird Special: $2600
Early Bird Registration and Payment Deadline: June 6, 2025, 11:59 pm.
All Special and Early Bird Registrations must be paid in full before the deadline dates to keep discount tuition price. We will make every effort to accommodate those who want to register after the July deadline date.
Please email Molly@triallawyerscollege.org for assistance.
ADA Accommodations Deadline: July 25, 2025
Flexible Payment Plans and Financial Assistance
The Trial Lawyers College offers partial financial assistance to those who apply and qualify as well as structured interest-free payments. Attendees can pay the fixed price in full or opt for a payment plan that allows them to pay in 2 or 3 installments, with full payment made on or before August 16, 2025.
Accreditation will be applied for through the Colorado Supreme Court
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.
Ready to Lead in Trial?
Alumni, you’ve mastered the basics of trial skills—but do you fully command the courtroom stage yet? Graduate I is a transformative, in-person course where you'll shift from supporting your case to directing it with a renewed passion.
- 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