Every year, experienced JSH partners host an 11-week Trial College to provide practical, hands-on training for associates. The Program is designed to significantly develop and refine the skills necessary for excellence in trial practice, which includes evaluation from senior trial partners. This year’s associate participants included Sam Arrowsmith, Taryn Campbell, John Gregory, Joel Habberstad, John Lierman, Ravi Patel, Gianni Pattas, Dave Potts, Jonah Rappazzo and Clarice Spicker. Managing Partner Bill Holm and Senior Partner Georgia Staton acted as Judges during the mock trial.
The first half of the 11-week program includes weekly 1-hour lectures on fundamental trial techniques. The second half of the program focuses on a 3-day mock trial, with other JSH attorneys acting as jurors and judges. The program concludes with deliberations and a verdict reached by the jurors.