Barnard Legal PLLC
Mandamus / APA Training
Mandamus / APA Training in 30 Days
Expand your litigation toolkit and hold the government accountable.
This hands-on live training gives immigration attorneys the confidence and tools to sue the government in federal district court — empowering you to stop delays, challenge denials, and deliver justice for your clients.
Led by Ozlem Barnard, a former DOJ Trial Attorney from the Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL), this four-week cohort program teaches practical, real-world strategies rooted in 16 years of litigation experience.
MANDAMUS SESSIONS
We Offer a Range of Training Tailored to Your Needs
Is This Cohort Right for You?
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You’re frustrated by USCIS delays or unreasonable denials.
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You’re ready to move beyond administrative advocacy into federal litigation.
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You want to understand how the DOJ strategizes and how to anticipate their moves.
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You’re ready to grow your firm’s capabilities, reputation, and revenue.
What to Expect:
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Four 1-hour weekly live sessions with replays.
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30-minute weekly office hours for real-life case discussion.
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Real-world strategies from active litigation experience.
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Interactive discussions that build community and confidence.
Training Overview:
Expand your litigation toolkit and hold the government accountable.
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Week 1: Legal Framework — Mandamus, APA, Federal District Court.
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Week 2: Drafting Complaints — Surviving Rule 12(b).
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Week 3: Motion Practice — Dismissal vs. Summary Judgment.
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Week 4: Understanding DOJ Strategy and Litigation Culture
Transformation -
Week 1: Legal Framework — Mandamus, APA, Federal District Court.
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Week 2: Drafting Complaints — Surviving Rule 12(b).
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Week 3: Motion Practice — Dismissal vs. Summary Judgment.
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Week 4: Understanding DOJ Strategy and Litigation Culture.
By the end of the cohort, you’ll have templates, confidence, and a repeatable process for managing federal litigation — so you can keep more clients, win more cases, and build a respected, litigation-ready firm.