AMICUS DEATH PENALTY TRAINING
SPRING 2025
Weekend 1: 7th-9th March 2025 | Weekend 2: 22nd-23rd March 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 Spring Training 2025 will be held in person in London 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 11th October  2024 will be for Spring Training 2025



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.