Class recorded September 17, 2025.

“Citizenship is a unique bond that unites people around civic ideals and a belief in the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution,” as described by the office of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn from an immigration attorney what to expect when embarking on the process to become naturalized as a U.S. citizen. Topics to be addressed include:

• Qualifications
• Fees and Fee Waivers
• Issues of Concern
• Interview Process
• Oath Ceremony

Presented by: Silvia Martinez, Directing Attorney of the Counsel for Justice Immigration Legal Assistance Project

Registration fee: FREE

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Monday, August 11, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

Join Counsel For Justice and the LA Law Library for a vital conversation and CLE training on how legal advocacy and community organizing work together to protect tenants facing displacement.

Presented by:
Alexandra Hong, Counsel For Justice
Jacob Woocher, Los Angeles Center for Community Law and Action / LA Tenants Union 

Earn 1.0 hour of General MCLE credit

Registration: CLICK HERE to register.

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Monday, October 20, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Do you need to help a disabled adult who is having difficulty managing their daily living activities and self-care? There are many ways to try to help. Understanding the legal tools and options available is the first step in finding the best way to help.

Class covers: 

• Legal tools to help if the disabled person understands they need and want assistance in managing their self-care
• An overview of probate conservatorships if capacity is a concern
• Explaining the court process to be appointed as a conservator
• What to expect before the hearing on appointment of a conservator
• What to expect if you are appointed as conservator and your responsibilities
• Rights of the conserved disabled adult
• Exploring recent changes in California law and Supported Decision-Making Agreements as options to consider 

No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Space is limited. Attendees admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m.

Presented by: Katherine H. Chew, Executive Director, LA Law Library

Registration fee: FREE

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.