National Institute for Trial Advocacy

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Nita, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is a dedicated team of professors, judges and practicing lawyers who believe that skilled and ethical advocacy is a critical component of legal professionalism and all systems of dispute resolution that seek justice. Nita's mission is to: promote justice through effective and ethical advocacy; train and mentor lawyers to be competent and ethical advocates in pursuit of justice; and develop and teach trial advocacy skills to support and promote the effective and fair administration of justice. Nita's mission statement defines nita and articulates its mission. We will fulfill our mission through nita's goals and objectives to be carried out through a strategic plan outlining nita's programs and publications. Nita's long-range goals and objectives are to: enable and encourage lawyers to become effective, ethical, and professional advocates; create and promote the highest quality professional and ethical advocacy training and educational materials