Graduate II: When You're Ready for the Next Chapter
A week-long, in-person immersion that takes TLC alumni beyond performance and into a deeper connection. Through intensive, story-driven work you will uncover the emotional truth of your client’s experience—and learn to tell it in a way that moves jurors to act.
Sept 6-13, 2025
YMCA of the Rockies,
Estes Park, CO
Study Real Cases
Dissect real-world cases in small groups with guidance from TLC-trained faculty and psychodramatists. This is where seasoned trial lawyers come to break through and elevate their craft.
Storytelling & Story Editing
Build emotionally resonant narratives with support from The Moth storytelling teachers and TLC alumni. Present your client's story clearly, powerfully, and without apology.
Immersive Training
Step away from the daily grind and into a focused and safe space with peers who are just as committed to growing (and winning) as you are.
Faculty Lead
Maren Chaloupka is a seasoned trial lawyer, civil rights advocate, and the first woman President of Trial Lawyers College. Raised in rural Nebraska and trained from a young age in her father’s law office, Maren brings deep empathy, fierce skill, and a lifelong commitment to justice.
She has successfully tried landmark legal battles, including a precedent-setting civil rights case on behalf of a prisoner who was denied medical care. With over 70 jury trials and 80 appeals under her belt, she leads with heart and principle—mentoring lawyers to connect, serve, and speak truth to power.
What You'll Do and Learn
The Graduate II course is where seasoned advocates return to reconnect with purpose, sharpen their voice, and deepen their storytelling.
Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Trial
Learn to craft and present powerful stories with psychodrama, TLC methods, and instruction in storytelling and story-editing from The Moth. Our immersive one-week training is designed to help you develop advanced trial skills and a deeper understanding of story structure and storytelling in all phases of the trial. Whether working on a civil or criminal case, you will learn how to identify the essential elements of your client’s story and present them effectively during trials, hearings, mediations, and other crucial legal settings. You will work in small groups and practice your skills on your own cases. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from experienced TLC-trained trial lawyers and licensed, certified psychodramatists. By the end of the course, you will have a clear and powerful story that can inspire and persuade any audience. TLC-trained trial lawyers have proven time and again how the chances of winning dramatically increase if the jurors can better experience what the client has experienced using the TLC Method.
ALL TIMES are in Mountain Standard Time
September 6-13 Saturday, September 6 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Student Registration 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Training Session Sunday, September 7 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Training Session 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Training Session 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Training Session Monday, September 8 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Training Session 12:00 p.m – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Training Session 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Training Session Tuesday, September 9 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Training Session 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Training Session 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Training Session Wednesday, September 10 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Training Session 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Training Session 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Training Session Thursday, September 11 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Training Session 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Training Session 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Training Session Friday, Setember 12 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Training Session 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Training Session 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Training Session Saturday, September 13 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Training Session
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 50 Participants
Fee: $3000 Early Bird Fee: $2900 Early Bird Registration and Payment: June 6, 2025, 11:59 pm Registration Deadline: August 1, 2025, 11:59pm ADA Accommodations Deadline: July 23, 2025 TLC offers partial financial assistance and structured interest-free payments. Tuition Includes: Training, buffet style meals, and shared guest rooms. 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.
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.
For Trial Lawyers Who Aren’t Settling
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
“My time as a student at TLC changed my life and extended my career by at least ten years. My time as faculty has allowed me to pay back for some of the gifts I received as a student."
- TLC Alum
“It gave me the confidence to remain in this profession and a mind/skill set that has allowed me to enjoy decent successes with jury trials."
- TLC Alum
"Changed my personal and professional life. Psychodrama was a game changer. I allowed the poet and storyteller to come forward in my professional work. In both contexts I became more honest with myself and others."
- TLC Alum