Dodd Trial Skills Clinics are built to accelerate your growth as a trial lawyer. The program focuses on Roger J. Dodd’s 10 Core Concepts for cross-examination, a system that has shaped the way thousands of attorneys approach trial work.
These clinics are intentionally structured to be intensive, practical, and transformative, giving participants a proven framework they can carry into every trial, deposition, or hearing.
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Master the Skills of Cross-Examination
What You’ll Experience
Professional Actors
Two professional improv actors (female and male) play the witnesses in all problems.Individualized Training
Maximum of 8 participants per clinic ensures focused attention and personalized skill development.Hands-On Practice
Perform multiple cross-examinations using realistic case problems with professional improv actors as witnesses.Expert Instructors
Every clinic is led by two seasoned trial lawyers, most often including Roger J. Dodd.Immediate Feedback
Get actionable input from instructors, actors, and peers to refine your technique on the spot.CLE Credit
Approved for up to 13 CLE hours in many states. We’ll assist you with credit in your jurisdiction.
“Simply the best way possible to improve cross-examination skills — crossing live witnesses with Roger Dodd as Coach.”
— Rick Friedman, Washington
Attorney, Author & Lecturer