legal Education & training
class action resources and training designed for lawyers protecting the interests of the 99%
The Impact Fund provides training for public interest lawyers on a wide range of issues, specializing in class action litigation.
We provide training in a variety of formats, including in-person presentations, brown bag lunches, online zoom events, our annual Class Action Conference, and our three-day intensive Class Action Training Institute.
As a State-Bar funded Support Center, we are available to provide onsite or virtual training for qualified legal services projects on these and other topics without charge or (as in the case of our Conference and Training Institute) at cost.
Class Action Conference
Litigators attending a panel at the 2025 Class Action Conference.
The premier national conference for plaintiff-side attorneys and advocates committed to social justice through class action litigation.
Attendees can expect to learn cutting-edge class action tactics, form new networks, and share strategies for holding corporate and government power accountable.
Class Action Training Institute
Litigators at the 2025 Class Action Training Institute.
The Class Action Training Institute is a three-day intensive program that teaches lawyers technical, strategic, and practical skills they will need to be successful class action litigators.
This program uses an immersive training model where small groups of students are lead through all the stages of a mock class action case, from initial client meeting to mediated settlement.
Online Trainings
We offer a number of live online Zoom webinars, as well as recordings of past Zoom webinars.
Upcoming Webinars | Past Zoom Webinars Available for Self-Study MCLE Credit
Other Trainings
Here are some of the other trainings we can provide to your organization/firm in person or online:
Effective Legal Writing – A public-interest approach to legal writing, including writing for busy readers, working in a team, and effective scheduling to achieve a persuasive final product.
Litigation 101 - Welcome to Lawyerland – An introduction to civil litigation, including a guided tour through the lifespan of a case, court structure, and appellate review. We also identify the differences between state and federal court.
Writing Effective Amicus Briefs – A primer on amicus strategy and considerations, including when to write, what issues to tackle, and who to team up with.
Supervising Legal Writing - Great legal writing takes time, repetition, and honest and constructive editors. That is where supervisors and writing mentors come in. We will discuss tips for achieving reader-centered writing, working with others to help improve their writing, and normalizing constructive feedback on legal writing. Come and gather inspiration for helping your teams along their writing journeys.
Building Your Case for Attorneys’ Fees - With advance planning, the motion for attorneys’ fees will be the cherry on top of your litigation success, providing no-strings-attached income for your law firm or legal nonprofit. We will discuss how to structure legal billing throughout litigation to efficiently prepare your evidentiary record, how to identify resources to support your motion, and how to make a strong case for fees.
To request a training, please email Jordyn.