Los servicios provistos por Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project se brindan telefónicamente este mes y hasta nuevo aviso debido a problemas de salud pública. Si es un inmigrante no representado en un proceso de expulsión en la corte de inmigración, puede llamar al (323) 905-0404 (disponible solo los martes y jueves) para obtener información relevante para su caso de inmigración y referencias para servicios de autoayuda adicionales. Para obtener información sobre los servicios para inmigrantes no representados en los procedimientos de expulsión, haga clic aquí. Para obtener asistencia general de Esperanza por teléfono, llame al (213) 535-7594.

También puede obtener información relevante para su caso inmigración solicitando una consulta telefónica con un abogado aquí. Para solicitar una consulta telefónica gratuita con un abogado, haga clic aquí.

La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal:
La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles ofrece recursos legales y la asistencia con la investigación jurídica como un servicio educativo. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles se complace en ofrecer a nuestros usuarios la oportunidad de obtener asistencia de proveedores de servicios legales de terceros en este y otros eventos dentro de la biblioteca. Sin embargo, la biblioteca no controla y no es responsable del contenido o el alcance de la asistencia brindada por dichos proveedores.

Cram Day On Demand!

All pre-recorded videos are available to view NOW until March 31, 2025.

Earn 6 out of 7 Mandatory Specialty Credits Before the Deadline with LA Law Library PARTICIPATORY MCLE CREDIT

Elimination of Bias * Legal Ethics * Competence Issues

California attorneys whose last names begin with the letters A-G must report their MCLE credits to the State Bar before March 30, 2025. Watch current & original video presentations on your own time, addressing all six out of seven mandatory subject areas: 

Legal Ethics, Implicit Bias, Competence (Prevention-Detection and Wellness), Technology, and Civility 

Special note: Due to Los Angeles County fire emergencies, the Elimination of Bias class was cancelled and is not available for viewing in the 2025 On-Demand series.

All classes certified for California participatory MCLE credit. After registration, you will be provided course materials, evaluation forms and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Watch each recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration fees: $80 for all six classes on-demand.

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Generative AI or Rules-Based Document Automation: Which Is Right for Your Law Firm?

Learn how artificial intelligence is changing document automation within legal services, and consider which applications may be best for your law practice.

Presented by: Brittany Hernandez, Lawyer & Head of Legal Innovation, Gavel

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Technology

Ethical Issues Working with Pro Bono Clients

Training and expert discussion on the unique ethical considerations that may be associated with pro bono work.

Presented by: Toby Rothschild, Of Counsel to OneJustice and retired general counsel of the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Legal Ethics

Competency: Reaching Out When Times Get Tough

Learn how to recognize and address substance use disorders among legal professionals, considering risk factors and interventions

Presented by: Greg Dorst, JD, CADC II, Consultant, The Other Bar

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Competence: Prevention & Detection

Elimination of Bias

Implicit bias has significant impacts on institutional practices and structures, including our legal system. Learn about different kinds of implicit bias and specific strategies to address them.

Presented by: Jora Trang, Chief of Staff and Equity, Worksafe

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Implicit Bias/Bias-Reducing Strategies

How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma

Learn strategies for dealing with the emotional fallout of assisting traumatized clients, including self-care techniques.

Presented by: Dominique Quevedo, Managing Attorney, Long Beach Office and Immigration Access Workgroup, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Competence: Wellness

Can’t We All Just Get Along? Civility in the Practice of Law

This program addresses civility in the practice of law from the judicial perspective, considering why civility is important in legal advocacy and what judges expect in the courtroom.

Presented by: Judge Mark A. Juhas and Judge Robert B. Broadbelt

Earn 1.0 hour California participatory MCLE credit in subtopic of Civility

All classes certified for California participatory MCLE credit. After registration, you will be provided course materials, evaluation forms and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Watch each recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration fees: $80 for all six classes
On-demand

In addition to these Cram Day programs, registered borrowers can check out CD and DVD MCLE recordings for self-study credit. Please contact the Reference desk at (213) 785-2513 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more and place items on hold.

Cram Day On Demand!

Earn All 6 Mandatory MCLE Credits Before the Deadline (February 1, 2021)

Elimination of Bias * Legal Ethics * Competence Issues

California attorneys whose last names begin with the letters A-G are required to report their MCLE credits to the State Bar by February 1, 2022. This year, watch current, original video presentations on your own time, covering the required credits for all three mandatory subject areas: Elimination of Bias, Legal Ethics and Competence Issues.

All classes certified for California participatory MCLE credit. After registration, you will be provided course materials, evaluation forms and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Register first, then watch each recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration fees: $75 for all six classes on-demand.

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CRAM DAY: Professional Responsibility & Technology: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know

Are you up to date on ethical obligations around the use of technology? Learn how to meet your professional responsibility obligations while advancing technology in your practice.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit 

CRAM DAY: Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology holds the potential to revolutionize the practice of law and help to close the access to justice gap for those who cannot afford traditional legal representation. However, the ethical implications of lawyers using AI are not always clear or straightforward. Learn how to navigate the ethics around an important part of the future of legal practice.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

CRAM DAY: How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma

Learn strategies for dealing with the emotional fallout of assisting traumatized clients, including self-care techniques.

Earn 1.0 hour Competence Issues MCLE credit

CRAM DAY: Ethically Setting Your Fee

Learn to negotiate, set and bill your fees ethically, and avoid the single most common problem that causes lawyers to be disciplined in connection with their fees and invoices.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

CRAM DAY: How to Avoid Trust Account Nightmares

A large proportion of State Bar disciplinary matters involve mishandling of client trust funds, with often dire consequences. This class will cover the surprisingly complex rules governing client trust account funds, and give you some best practices to avoid the nightmares you have heard about.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

CRAM DAY: Eliminating Bias in Technology and the Practice of Law

Bias remains an enormous problem in the legal industry and the justice system. Get the unique perspectives of seasoned intellectual property practitioners, as they discuss how bias persists – including how technology can perpetuate bias – and how you can help to root it out.

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias MCLE Credit

In addition to these Cram Day programs, registered borrowers can check out CD and DVD MCLE recordings for self-study credit. Please contact the Reference desk at (213) 785-2513 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more and place items on hold.

Cram Day On Demand!

All pre-recorded videos are available to view NOW until February 15, 2024.

Earn All 7 Mandatory Specialty Credits Before the Deadline with LA Law Library PARTICIPATORY MCLE CREDIT

Elimination of Bias * Legal Ethics * Competence Issues

California attorneys whose last names begin with the letters H-M are required to report their MCLE credits to the State Bar by February 1, 2024. This year, watch current, original video presentations on your own time, covering the required credits for all three mandatory subject areas: Elimination of Bias (including the new Implicit Bias sub-category), Legal Ethics and Competence Issues.

All classes certified for California participatory MCLE credit. After registration, you will be provided course materials, evaluation forms and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Watch each recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration fees: $75 for all seven classes on-demand.

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How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma

Those who provide services to victims of crimes and others who suffer trauma can often experience trauma themselves as a result: vicarious trauma, as well as burnout.

Earn 1.0 hour Competence Issues

Ethical Issues Working with Pro Bono Clients

Lawyers with pro bono clients sometimes face difficult questions about defining who the client is, communication with the clients, clients with diminished capacity,  and many others.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics

Ethical Protesting for Legal Professionals

Panelists discuss the First Amendment rights and ethical obligations of licensed attorneys who participate in lawful protests and other civic gatherings.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics

Fundamentals for Special Needs Trusts

Providing for the long-term care of a permanently disabled person presents unique legal challenges.

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias

Hair and Dress Rules: How Far Can They Go?

Many schools, employers, and other organizations enforce rules regarding your personal appearance – rules which have often, historically and into the present, discriminated against Black people.

Earn 1.0 hour Elimination of Bias – Implicit Bias

Preparing for Life Changes: Practical and Ethical Considerations

For lawyers, preparing for retirement and other major life changes involves more than just a will or an advance directive.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics

Who's the Client? Ethical Issues in Medical/Legal.Community Partnerships

MLCP lawyers will discuss how to maintain client confidentiality and manage conflicts of interest, among other topics.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics

All classes certified for California participatory MCLE credit. After registration, you will be provided course materials, evaluation forms and your Certificate of Attendance via email. Watch each recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration fees: $75 for all seven classes
On-demand

In addition to these Cram Day programs, registered borrowers can check out CD and DVD MCLE recordings for self-study credit. Please contact the Reference desk at (213) 785-2513 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more and place items on hold.