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Schools

This law school is free for the people

A program at the SPC campus in Clearwater runs January to April.

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 28, 2007


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The People's Law School, an educational series taught by lawyers and judges, is a free program sponsored by the Clearwater Bar Association. It meets Thursdays, January through April, at the Clearwater campus of St. Petersburg College, at 2465 Drew St.

People may attend as many sessions as they wish. Registration is not required. For information, call (727) 461-4869 or visit www.clearwaterbar.org.

The class schedule:

Jan. 10, 7 to 9 p.m., The Judicial System from the Judge's Perspective.

Jan. 17, 7 to 9 p.m., How a Jury Trial Really Works.

Jan. 24, 7 to 9 p.m., Criminal Law.

Jan. 31, 7 to 9 p.m., Independent Court System.

Feb. 7, 7 to 7:55 p.m., Condominium Law; 8:05 to 9 p.m., Landlord Tenant Law.

Feb. 14, 7 to 7:55 p.m., Purchasing Real Estate; 8:05 to 9 p.m. Mortgages.

Feb. 21, 7 to 9 p.m., To be announced.

Feb. 28, 7 to 7:55 p.m., Construction Contracts; 8:05 to 9 p.m., Mechanic's Liens.

March 6, 7 to 7:55 p.m., Consumer Complaints; 8:05 to 9 p.m., Mediation & Arbitration.

March 13, 7 to 9 p.m., Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning.

March 20, No class. Spring Break.

March 27, 7 to 7:55 p.m., State of Our Circuit; 8:05 to 9 p.m., Small Claims.

April 3, 7 to 9 p.m., Family Law.

April 10, 7 to 9 p.m., Bankruptcy.

April 17, 7 to 9 p.m., Contract & Business Law.

April 24, 7 to 7:55 p.m., Identity Theft; 8:06 to 9 p.m. Graduation.

[Last modified December 27, 2007, 21:33:32]


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