AMICUS DEATH PENALTY TRAINING
Spring 2024

Weekend 1: 1-3 March 2024 | Weekend 2: 16-17 March 2024



Amicus runs a comprehensive bi-annual training programme in US capital defence law and procedure, legal research, evidence and professional conduct. The training takes place over two weekends: the first consists of theoretical training and the second is practical training.

The training is compulsory for anyone wanting to undertake an Amicus placement in the US, equipping you to be of maximum use to an office immediately on arrival. All US placement applicants must have completed training within two years prior to applying.

Training is also encouraged for UK-based volunteer caseworkers, future US volunteers not affiliated with Amicus and for anyone interested in human rights and/or the use of capital punishment in the US!

The training programme is accredited by 21 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points/hours with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB).


The Spring Training 2024 will be held entirely in person in London. There is no remote attendance option.



Bookings now open - scroll down to get your tickets

Please note that booking confirmation emails are not automatic, please allow 3 working days for your confirmation email.



Our Spring 2024 speakers include...


Sarah Cooper

Professor, Birmingham City University

Sunny Jacobs

Death row exoneree

Doug Passon

Doug Passon Law, Philadelphia

Hannah Gorman

Florida Center for Capital Representation, Miami

Prof. Jim Marcus

Clinical Professor and Co-Director, Capital Punishment Clinic

Nikki Walsh

Associate Dean, City University

Maddie Steele

Barrister, Unity Street Chambers

Prof Jon Yorke

Professor of Human RIghts, Birmingham City University

 

Georgia Richardson

Barrister, 7 Harrington Street Chambers

Prof. Leslie Thomas KC

Garden Court Chambers

Prof. Raoul Schonemann

Clinical Professor, Capital Punishment Clinic

Russell Stetler

National Mitigation Co-ordinator

Peter Wilson

Barrister, 7 Harrington Street Chambers

Anna Draper

Pupil Barrister and Amicus Alumna

Our programme for the Spring 2024 Amicus Training can be found here.

Please note times are not yet finalised and may change. If you have any questions, please email admin@amicus-alj.org.



TICKETS

Please note that any bookings made after 29 February 2024 will be for Autumn Training 2024



Training for Members 

Please note that members are those who are already signed up to Amicus and have paid membership fee. For non-member tickets, or tickets including membership, please scroll down.

Students /
Unwaged
 

£5500

Non-lawyers /
Pupils / Trainees
 

£11900

Qualified Barristers /
Solicitors < 5 years call / PQE

£18800

Qualified Barristers /
Solicitors > 5 years call / PQE

£29700

Training for Non-Members 

Students /
Unwaged
 

£6600

Non-lawyers /
Pupils / Trainees
 

£13200

Qualified Barristers /
Solicitors < 5 years call / PQE

£20900

Qualified Barristers /
Solicitors > 5 years call / PQE

£33000

Training Plus Membership

Students /
Unwaged
 

£7300

Non-lawyers /
Pupils / Trainees
 

£16700

Qualified Barristers /
Solicitors < 5 years call / PQE

£23600

Qualified Barristers /
Solicitors > 5 years call / PQE

£34500

Student reps (elected by Amicus) £45 

Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you have questions about the course, please contact us.
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