LITIGATION ACADEMY OF FLORIDA TO BEGIN SCHEDULING CLASSES IN JUNE, 2018

February 5, 2018

Over the years, a significant number of people, both clients and others, have requested if Mr. Barnes, who is a former teacher and professor, provides classes to students in college who are interested in becoming litigators. Many students who are “pre-law” express an interest in learning about the litigation process including drafting of lawsuits, motions, and discovery, and also arguing motions and trying a case, but do not have the opportunity to obtain this type of experience while in college.

Litigation Academy of Florida, Inc. was formed today in response to this request. Mr. Barnes, who will be conducting the course, has been a career litigator for almost thirty (30) years, and developed curricula while a teacher before becoming an attorney. He has also given numerous CLE seminars to attorneys which have been accredited by The Florida Bar and the Supreme Court of Ohio, and also recognized for CLE credit in Pennsylvania.

The one-week course is designed for college students who are interested in pursuing a career as litigators. The course will take the students through the various court systems, drafting of lawsuits and motions, serving discovery, and actual argument of a significant motion (such as a Motion to Dismiss or for Summary Judgment) or a simple trial. The students will be grouped into teams who will argue against each other, and so that all students will be able to observe the presentation and argument of a significant motion or a simple trial.

Classes are anticipated to be held in June and August, 2018, after the time when college students are finished attending their regular classes so as to not interfere with college studies and exams. The classes will begin at 8:30 a.m. on a Monday and run through 5 p.m. on the Friday of the scheduled week, with oral argument for motions and trial(s) being held on the Friday. Written materials will be provided, and participants who complete the course will be issued a Certificate as well.

In view of the intensive nature of the one-week course, class size is limited to twenty (20) students per session (either June or August). The course will be held in the Atrium Building at 1515 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33432.

Those who are interested in the course may inquire by going to the “Contact Us” link on this website, or e-mailing Mr. Barnes at [email protected]. Classes are limited to college students who are “pre-law” or who are genuinely interested in pursuing a career in litigation.

Jeff Barnes, Esq.