Trial Advocacy   This intensive training consists of presentations on various aspects of trial practice, learn-by-doing workshops, and a final mock trial. In the workshops, participants will perform various components of a trial, and faculty will provide constructive critiques. The training will teach participants to:   Develop a case globally, guided by a clear case theory.   Develop and deliver an effective and persuasive opening statement and closing…

Learn more about the vital training the CLD provides to attorney general offices. Core Leadership Competencies for First Line & Mid-Level Managers This course establishes the leadership development groundwork for new to mid-level managers, including attorneys, investigators, and administrative personnel. Drawing upon case studies, colleague experiences, short lectures, group discussions, and self-assessments, the program applies leadership…

CIPS-C works closely with U.S. organizations and government agencies to provide training and support on security and capacity building to government attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement, and other justice sector representatives.   Examples of CIPS-C domestic partnerships and collaboration include:    Deploying attorney general staff and NAGTRI staff abroad to share information and conduct training based upon specific areas of expertise for the U.S. Department of…

CIPS-C’s work includes:  Training and Technical Assistance CIPS-C provides training, technical assistance, curricular development, and research assistance to domestic and international government attorneys, prosecutors, and representatives.   Offerings include:   In-person and online training for domestic and international justice and legislative sectors personnel.  Education for domestic and international partners on governance, rule of law, access to justice, and prosecutorial and…

The CCP collaborates with other organizations committed to protecting consumers. These partnerships support attorneys general and their staff in the fight to provide a fair and better marketplace.   The CCP works with partners to enhance its services to the attorney general community by:  Offering an annual charities conference with the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) for state…

The Center for Consumer Protection (CCP) accomplishes its mission through several initiatives. Training and Technical Assistance The CCP hosts many conferences, trainings, and webinars to address issues attorneys general face in protecting consumers. Annual events include: Consumer Protection Conferences NAAG/NASCO Conference Explore upcoming trainings or access online courses. Partnerships The CCP fosters partnerships with government agencies and…

NAAG provides attorney general offices with vital training to support the fight against corruption. Anticorruption Academy The national Anticorruption Academy, NAAG’s five-day flagship course, provides a comprehensive overview of the investigation and prosecution of corruption. Topics include:   Privilege issues unique to cases involving public officials.  Investigative planning and the use of undercover officers and informants.  Press and political…

In 2019, NAGTRI consolidated and expanded its long-standing efforts and excellence in the field of legal skills training and created the NAGTRI Center for Legal Advocacy and Faculty Development (CLAFD).   CLAFD’s goal is to bring out the best in government lawyers. The Center provides innovative legal skills training in various formats: online and in person, instructional and learn-by-doing, live and on-demand.  CLAFD offers comprehensive, live trainings on topics…