Common Legal Issues: Where You Begin

Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. Learn how the legal system works for your type of issue. Get the basics, find out about important resources, and use what you learn to figure out what to do next.

All classes approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

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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.

Custody & Child Support: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2025
12:14 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Small Claims: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2025
12:38 am - 11:59 pm
FREE

Even though the proceedings are simplified, going to small claims court can be intimidating. You have to know certain basic information to win your claim or defend against someone else's. This class provides information you need to go to small claims court with confidence. You will also learn about free resources available to help. Learning important legal fundamentals about small claims court can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

ON DEMAND: Cleaning Your Criminal Record: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Feb 15, 2022 - Jan 1, 2026
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
FREE
Dealing With Debt: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Mar 10, 2023 - Mar 10, 2025
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Probate & Inheritance: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Apr 26, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Civil Rights: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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May 10, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Small Claims: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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May 24, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Custody & Child Support: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Jun 7, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Wills & Trusts: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Jun 21, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Landlord-Tenant: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Jul 12, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Cleaning Your Criminal Record: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Jul 19, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
IN PERSON: Dealing with Debt: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Main Downtown Library
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Aug 2, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Probate & Inheritance: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Aug 16, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Civil Rights: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Aug 30, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
IN PERSON: Small Claims: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Main Downtown Library
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Sep 13, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Custody & Child Support: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Oct 11, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Wills & Trusts: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Oct 25, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
LIVE ZOOM: Landlord-Tenant: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Online Class (Live Zoom/On-Demand)
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Nov 8, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE
IN PERSON: Cleaning Your Criminal Record: Where You Begin
 Location: LA Law Library - Main Downtown Library
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Nov 22, 2024
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
FREE

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