Step into the courtroom and bring the law to life.
Hofstra Law’s nationally ranked trial advocacy program gives students the chance to transform legal knowledge into powerful courtroom skills. From your very first hands-on training experience, you’ll practice thinking on your feet, crafting compelling arguments, and telling your client’s story with clarity and confidence.
Guided by seasoned trial lawyers, judges, and alumni, students will learn how to advocate with professionalism. With opportunities to compete in prestigious advocacy competitions and train in state-of-the-art facilities, Hofstra Law students graduate ready to advocate fearlessly for their clients, whether in criminal court, civil litigation, or beyond.
At Hofstra Law, we don’t just teach trial skills, we train the next generation of advocates.
Advocacy Organizations
Dispute Resolution Society (DRS)
Hofstra Law’s Dispute Resolution Society (DRS) gives students hands-on experience in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration through competitions, workshops, and professional training, preparing them to resolve conflicts effectively in any legal setting.
Hofstra Trial Advocacy Association (HTAA)
The Hofstra Trial Advocacy Association (HTAA) helps students build courtroom skills through mock trials, workshops, and mentorship from practicing attorneys and judges, preparing them to advocate with confidence and professionalism.
Moot Court Board
Hofstra Law’s Moot Court Board trains students in oral advocacy and legal writing through competitions, where they argue complex issues before judges and practitioners.
Ranked Top 10
Nationwide
8th Best Trial Advocacy Program
U.S. News & World Report 2025
Center for Legal Advocacy
The E. David Woycik, Jr. Intensive Trial Techniques Program
This hands-on immersion course trains students in essential civil and criminal trial skills.
From Classroom to Courtroom
See how Hofstra Law’s trial advocacy programs prepare students for success in practice.
