Apply to the WTO Academy on Complex Litigation
The WTO Academy on Complex Litigation is a simulation-based course designed to train outstanding law students and judicial law clerks in real-world skills relevant to the field of complex litigation. Participants will proceed through the phases of a complex civil litigation matter under the guidance of nationally recognized attorneys from WTO, distinguished judges and Sturm College of Law faculty members.
Individuals interested in applying to participate in the WTO Academy should complete the application form below by August 3, 2026.
Finalists will be interviewed via Zoom during the week of August 10 with selection decisions made by August 17.
Schedule
| August 3, 2026 | Application Deadline |
| Week of August 10, 2026 | Zoom Interviews |
| August 17, 2026 | Cohort 1 Selection Notification |
| August 31, 2026 | Kick-Off Meeting (online) |
| Sept. - Nov. 2026 | Briefing Sessions (online) |
| January 16-18, 2027 | WTO Academy (in-person in Denver) |
Should you have any questions about the WTO Academy, please reach out to WTOAcademy-Questions@du.edu.