MOPS Trial Advocacy School;
July 28-31, 2014
UMKC School of Law

The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services will be hosting its annual Trial Advocacy School at the UMKC School of Law from July 28-31, 2014.  This course is taught by experienced prosecutors and focuses on the nuts and bolts of handling criminal cases.  Students will hear lectures on all aspects of a criminal trial including voir dire, opening statement, direct and cross examination, and closing argument.  Students will also have the opportunity to practice their skills in small group settings where they will get advice and feedback from some of the most talented and experienced prosecutors in the state.

This class is great for newer prosecutors who may have limited trial experience or for older prosecutors who would like a refresher or to learn some new tricks.  Attendees will meet prosecutors from all over the state and develop a valuable network of contacts.

Registration Fee:
There is a non-refundable registration fee of $250.00 per person.  Please make your checks payable to:  MOPS Revolving Fund.  Mail them to the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services, P.O. Box 899, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Lodging:
Participating jurisdictions are responsible for the costs of lodging and meals.  A block of rooms has been reserved at the InterContinental Hotel at the Plaza, located at 401 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64112.  Rooms will be available at a rate of $106 per night, plus any applicable taxes.  The room rate includes parking, internet in the guest room, and a voucher for an American Breakfast for redemption in the Oak Room Restaurant located at the hotel for each morning of the reservation.

You may call the hotel to make reservations at 866-856-9717.  Ask for the block of rooms reserved for the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services.

You can also make a reservation at kansascityic.com.  To make your reservation on-line, enter the arrival and departure dates and click "check availability."  On the left hand side, scroll down, click on group code, enter MOP, then click "apply."  Choose the room type and contine the booking process.

The cut-off date for reservations is June 27.  Neither availability nor our group rate will be guaranteed past that date.

If you have any questions or need any additional information about this course, please feel free to contact Susan Glass at 573-751-1629 or at Susan.Glass@mops.mo.gov.