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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
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.
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by Gene
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01/03/08 01:02 PM
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Often on the outside interested in other side. Student involvement or lecture only?
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by Sal
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12/28/07 08:04 PM
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Law is really not that innovative, it's all about looking up past decisions and nothing more. Anyone can do it.
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by Paul
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12/28/07 05:00 PM
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I think it's great that they offer this service for free. I for one will take advantage of it. Mark - I doubt that anyone who complets a mere 4 month course would ever consider themselves even remotely close to someone with an actual law degree.
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by Marie
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12/28/07 03:10 PM
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Mark-Lisa didn't imply pro se litigation isn't a right. Some pro se litigants clog the court system when they don't bother to learn the rules of court because they think they are lawyers after 1 class. People like youslam lawyers until they need 1.
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by Mark
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12/28/07 02:16 PM
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Sounds like Lisa's billable hours are slipping. Perhaps not quick enough to get to and tail the ambulance to the hospital?? Pro se litigation is a right; Lisa would like you to think not.
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by Lisa
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12/28/07 09:12 AM
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Great to educate yourself but no doubt the fall out will be arm chair lawyers thinking they're certified JDs after taking a couple of courses.
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by Carol
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12/28/07 07:09 AM
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Wow, how cool is this! I'll be there! Whoever came up with this idea - thank you! Just wish it wasn't on a work night - but that's okay, at least it exists...
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