Civil Rights

Learn about your right to be free from discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and education, plus other civil rights under state and federal law.

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Civil Rights: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:12 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. This can make it difficult to protect your civil rights, including your right to be free from discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and education. In this class, learn about your civil rights under state and federal law, how these rights are protected, and resources available to help. Learning important fundamentals about civil rights can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Know Your Rights When Interacting With Police
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2025
12:29 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

Interactions with law enforcement can be intimidating and unsettling. This class covers how to make smart choices when interacting with the police. Includes tips for how to respond when talking to the police on the street, in your car and in your home. Covers civil rights and responsibilities of the police and public.

ON DEMAND: How to Use the Public Records Act
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Mar 16, 2021 - Jan 1, 2025
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Know Your Rights When Interacting With Police
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Oct 25, 2021 - Oct 30, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: How to Use the Public Records Act
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Mar 16, 2022 - Jan 1, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: New U.S. Supreme Court Decisions & What They Mean
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 29, 2022 - Jan 1, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: What Is Due Process? Know Your Rights
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 29, 2022 - Apr 29, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Slander and Libel (Defamation): Filing a Lawsuit
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 29, 2022 - Jan 31, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
FREE
ON DEMAND: Addressing Bias in Special Education
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Oct 24, 2022 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: SSI & Mental Health Disabilities: 5 Things to Know
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Oct 24, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Housing Rights of Tenants With Disabilities
 Location: LA Law Library - Main Downtown Library
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Oct 24, 2022 - Oct 24, 2025
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
FREE

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