National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Mission Statement

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.