Trial Academy

At the Trial Academy, students will get a taste of all phases of litigation. In addition to meeting and networking with practicing trial lawyers at large law firms, students will get to hear from members of the judiciary and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. They will also visit the courthouse to get an up-close look at the trial process. This Academy will give participants the opportunity to learn some litigation basics as they meet and interact with practitioners, allowing students to connect theory with practice and assess their interest in a career in litigation. In addition to all this, they’ll get an inkling of life in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Go Cowboys!!!

Kirkland is renowned for our success in handling complex litigation, including trials, arbitrations and appeals. Our consistent trial results have been recognized and commended by The American Lawyer, Chambers & Partners, Benchmark Litigation, The National Law Journal and many other industry-leading publications. Our clients trust us to try their most significant disputes to verdict, and we believe our win-loss record at trial is unparalleled. While most cases settle before trial, our commitment to early trial preparation and trial readiness often produces more favorable pre-trial rulings and settlements. Few firms show a litigation adversary the same willingness and capability to take a case to verdict. Clients rely on our strength in litigation, even turning to us on the eve of trials — knowing we have a long track record of integrating our attorneys seamlessly with existing teams from other firms. Kirkland’s approach also promotes focused engagement on the key issues and defenses, promoting cost- and time-efficiencies for clients.