California Desert Trial Academy (CDTA)

About CDTA :
Educating, training, and developing extraordinary advocates … That’s our mission at the California Desert Trial Academy.

All our California State Bar tested courses are uniquely taught in a real courtroom environment … by real lawyers … and real judges… But that’s not all.

All the skills required to become an extraordinary advocate will supplement the academic program and are included in your tuition. ..
… Critical Thinking Skills
… Legal Writing Skills
… Presentation Skills
… Negotiation Skills
… Time Management Skills
… Interpersonal Communication Skills


And, the evolution of our core contemporary legal principles is presented within the context of an historical perspective.

In your four year CDTA course of study you will gain the knowledge, skills, and historical perspective that will enable you to become an extraordinary legal advocate.

Our first classes are scheduled to begin September 2012… Apply Now!

CDTA is a new candidate law school that has yet to be fully accredited by the State Bar of California. You will be required to take a first year law students’ “baby bar exam” at the completion of your first year and you will qualify to take the California State Bar. Examination after the completion of your four year CDTA course of study.