Online Classes

Welcome to LA Law Library's online legal education page! We are pleased to be able provide free access to recordings of some of our most popular classes.

Scroll down to see the list of available classes.

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You will receive class materials (including MCLE certificates, handouts)  within one business day after registering. 

In Person: The classes listed here -- and many others -- are regularly offered in-person at our Main Branch in downtown Los Angeles, and also at our branch and partnership locations throughout the County. At the live, in-person editions of these classes, you can ask questions of the instructor, hear answers to other students' questions, and stay after the class to learn even more by accessing all of the on-site resources of the second largest public law library in the nation. Keep an eye on our calendar and sign up for our email list here to stay up-to-date on all of our classes and events throughout the County.

Class Topics: We offer online classes on many different types of everyday legal issues. You can use the search function below to find a class on the topic you need, or you can browse through the full list. Look for classes in the following areas:

Plus much more! Sign up for our email list to receive announcements as more classes become available.

Event Registration

Below is a list of all events that are currently open for registration. Click on the event name to proceed.
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ON DEMAND: Appeals: How the Court Process Works
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Appeals: Building Your Case & Persuading the Court
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Business Series: Branding & Marketing 101
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:01 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to Correct Mistakes & Defaults
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:02 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to File and Respond to Complaints
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:04 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to Make and Oppose Motions
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsClosed
Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2025
12:06 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Civil Lawsuit Basics: When, Why & How to Settle a Case
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2026
12:10 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

More than 90% of civil cases settle or are dismissed prior to trial, yet most litigants spend very little time thinking about whether or how to settle their cases. Learn when settlement makes sense, what resources and tools are available to you and how to negotiate effectively to get the best possible result without the uncertainty, time, and expense of taking a case all the way to trial.

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
ON DEMAND: Custody & Child Support: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2026
12:14 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: How to Access Court Records
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2026
12:24 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Know Before You Sign on the Dotted Line: Reading & Negotiating Business Contracts (Business Series)
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:28 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Know Your Rights When Interacting With Police
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2025
12:29 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Landlord-Tenant: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2027
12:30 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Copyrights & Trade Secrets (Business Series)
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:32 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Trademarks & Patents (Business Series)
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:34 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
International Trade: Increase Your Revenue by Tapping Foreign Markets
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:37 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
ON DEMAND: Small Claims: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2026
12:38 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Civil Lawsuit Basics: Subpoenas and RFPs: Getting Documents to Prove Your Case
 Location: LA Law Library - Main Downtown Library
DetailsFull
Apr 30, 2020 - Apr 30, 2025
12:15 pm - 01:45 pm
FREE
ON-DEMAND: Getting Help for Severe Mental Illness: The LPS Conservatorship Process
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Jun 30, 2020 - Jun 30, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Business Series: Starting and Growing Your Business: Where to Start
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
DetailsRegister
Sep 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

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