VBI offers two- and three-week sessions on the campuses of the University of California-Los Angeles and Loyola Marymount University. The curriculum includes lectures, smaller seminars, demonstration and practice rounds, informal discussions and one-on-one sessions with coaches. The institute places students in lab groups of 12 to 15 based upon area of focus and experience level. A novice lab serves boys and girls with no previous Lincoln-Douglas experience. High school debate coaches and former invitational and national tournament champions serve as VBI instructors.
Name | Victory Briefs Institute |
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Location | Los Angeles, CA |
Year-round Contacts | 310-472-6364 |
Program Focuses & Features | Debate |
Grade Range (rising grades) | 8-12 |
Age Range | Residential and Day — Coed Ages 13-18 |
Application Deadline | Rolling |
Director | Mike Bietz, Director |
Residential Fee | $1500-3450, 2-3 weeks. |
Day Fee | $900-1900, 2-3 weeks. |
Year Established | 2003 |
Dates & Sessions | July-Aug; 2 sessions, 2-3 weeks long |