Sixty Florida lawyers took part in this year’s Division of Administrative Hearings Trial Academy in Tallahassee. “The attendees took it very seriously and arrived on Monday morning ready to work,” said DOAH Interim Director and Chief Judge Darren A. Schwartz. “We had 10 teams and were once again able to provide one-on-one coaching with a ratio of about three volunteer coaches per team of six students.” Sponsored by the Administrative Law Section, the academy offered lawyers practical experience through mock hearings, coaching sessions, and personalized feedback — all at no cost to attendees.

The 2024 Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) Trial Academy took place from September 16 to 20 at DOAH’s Tallahassee headquarters, gathering 60 attorneys for an intense week-long course designed to simulate formal administrative hearings and teach essential litigation skills.

Sponsored by the Administrative Law Section, the academy offered lawyers practical experience through mock hearings, coaching sessions, and personalized feedback — all at no cost to attendees. Participants who completed the program earned 50 hours of Continuing Legal Education credit.