Brief History of the Project Proposed at a Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Department faculty retreat almost 5 years ago Department Chairperson and CoPS Dean both fully supported the idea Fundraising efforts began shortly after that Dean pledged a classroom to use for the project Several faculty from the School of Justice Studies and Social Work have assisted in the planning and completion of the project since the beginning

Fundraising Efforts Raised over $225,000, including private donations, faculty donations, and grants Support came primarily from local law firms, lawyers, judges, Florida Bar Foundation, and paralegal and other professional associations Future fundraising efforts are planned

Courtroom Features Approximately 1500 square feet Audio and video conferencing Recording capabilities to analyze team performance Advanced evidence presentation system Smart podium for DVD, VCR, and PowerPoint presentations Wireless Crestron system control Technology on par with current high tech courtrooms

Planned Uses for Courtroom Practice and intercollegiate competition site for the UWF Mock Trial Team Local law firms High school mock trial competitions Classroom for law-related courses Court proceedings (Div. of Administrative Hearings) Law enforcement courtroom training Teen Court hearings