The IMPACT FUND CLASS ACTION Training Institute

Since 2007, the Class Action Training Institute has used an immersive model to lead small groups of students through all the stages of a mock class action case, from initial client meeting to mediated settlement.

The 2026 Training Institutes will be held on September 9-11, 2026 in Los Angeles and on September 23-25, 2026 in Berkeley. Applications are now closed.

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How The Class Action Training Institute Works

Over three days, students learn from experts in the field how to:

  • investigate and develop a class action

  • work with named plaintiffs and co-counsel

  • prepare a discovery plan

  • work with experts

  • prepare class certification motions

  • negotiate class settlements

This program is designed for practicing attorneys who have limited experience in class action litigation, attorneys with some exposure to general litigation, or attorneys who are looking to expand their plaintiff-side class action capacity.