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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |