Board Certification in Civil Trial Advocacy
Credential: Board Certification in Civil Trial Advocacy
Credentialing Agency: National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
Board Certification in Civil Trial Advocacy. This is an advanced-level credential. Board certified civil trial lawyers represent private parties who typically are suing or being sued for money damages. These lawyers are qualified to try cases before juries and judges in state and federal courts. They are also competent in resolving disputes before lawsuits are filed, handling mediations and arbitrations. Applicants must furnish evidence of their good standing in the state of their admission, or if admitted in more than one state, in the state of their principal practice; along with having spent five years in the actual practice of civil law. Applicants must be able to show substantial involvement relevant to civil law, with at least thirty percent of their time spent practicing civil trial litigation during the three years preceding the filing of the application for certification. Within the applicant's career, the applicant must make a satisfactory showing of substantial involvement relevant to civil law by personal participation in at least forty-five days of trial during which the applicant examined or cross-examined witnesses, delivered an opening statement or closing argument or conducted a voir dire jury examination. The applicant must also have actively participated in one hundred additional contested matters involving the taking of testimony, along with demonstrating substantial participation in continuing legal education. Applicants must also submit professional references, a legal writing document, and pass an examination testing their proficiency, knowledge, and experience in civil law.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Board Certification in Civil Trial Advocacy
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 0905 General Attorney Series |  Most |
Full requirements have not yet been collected for this credential. In the meantime, you can click on the credential name at the top of the page for more information about the general requirements for this credential from the credentialing agency.
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
850 Franklin St
Suite 8
Wrentham, MA 02093
Phone: 508-384-6565
Fax: (508) 384-8223
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