James Seckinger

Professor James Seckinger is a distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is a leading figure in trial advocacy, recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in teaching and scholarship. He co-founded the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and is a key member of the Foundation for International Arbitration Advocacy (FIAA) in Geneva. His expertise spans arbitration, trial litigation, and international dispute resolution.

Professor Seckinger has taught trial advocacy globally, including in Australia, Canada, and various African and European countries. He has trained prosecutors for the International War Crimes Tribunal for Rwanda and the Special Court for Sierra Leone. His contributions to legal education include authoring seminal textbooks on trial advocacy, such as Problems and Cases in Trial Advocacy.

He has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Francis Rawle Award for professional education and a Lifetime Achievement Award for mentorship and advocacy training. His work emphasizes lifting up legal professionals worldwide through training and mentorship.

He teaches courses like Deposition Skills and Intensive Trial Advocacy at Notre Dame. His international collaborations include FIAA programs in Bogotá, Geneva, and Singapore, focusing on advocacy in international arbitration settings.