National Institute for Trial Advocacy
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
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About this organization
Mission
Promote justice through effective and ethical advocacy; train and mentor lawyers to be competent and ethical advocates; and teach trial advocacy skills to promote justice.
About
Public/Public Service Programs - As set forth by the mission statement, NITA is committed to providing all lawyers access to the highest quality legal skills training. Training focuses on the learning-by-doing methodology, pioneered by NITA. Funds and resources are devoted to programs specifically designed to improve the skills of attorneys who represent underserved communities. Public service programs are provided either free of charge or at a significantly discounted tuition rate; mission and need-based scholarship funding is also available for most public programs.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “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”.
Their activities were defined as: “Promote justice through effective and ethical advocacy; train and mentor lawyers to be competent and ethical advocates; and teach trial advocacy skills to promote justice.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as DC.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 as per the filing is 1685 38TH STREET STE 200, BOULDER, CO, 80301.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 36 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $898,373.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1971.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,648,579 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.