AMICUS DEATH PENALTY TRAINING
AUTUMN 2025
Weekend 1: 24th - 26th October 2025 | Weekend 2: 8th - 9th November 2025
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 Autumn Training 2025 will be held in person in London (Venue TBC) or online via Zoom.
Please note that in-person attendance is required for anyone wishing to undertake a US placement.
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.
As an example, our Autumn 2024 speakers included:
Sarah Cooper
Professor, Birmingham City University
Sunny Jacobs
Death ow Exoneree, Founder of The Sunny Center
Doug Passon
Doug Passon Law, Philadelphia
Hannah Gorman
Florida Center for Capital Representation, Miami
Shayla J Galloway
Metro Capital Defender, Atlanta, Georgia
Nikki Walsh
Associate Dean, City University
Christy Dickerson
Mitigation Ivestigator, Capital Habeus Unit (CHU) Federal District of Middle Florida, Tampa, Florida
Prof. Jon Yorke
Professor of Human RIghts, Birmingham City University
Georgia Richardson
Barrister, 7 Harrington Street Chambers
Prof. Leslie Thomas KC
Garden Court Chambers
Russell Stetler
National Mitigation Co-ordinator
Claire Butler
Pro Bono and Social Impact Manager, Clyde & Co
Barnaby
Barrister and Amicus Alumna
Peter Wilson
Barrister, 7 Harrington Street Chambers
Maddie Steele
Barrister, Unity Street Chambers
Anna Draper
Pupil Barrister and Amicus Alumna
Charley Dugdale
Senior Lecturer in Law, St Mary's University
As an example, our programme for the Autumn 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 23rd October 2025 will be for Spring Training 2026
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.