February is National African-American History Month. It is a time to recognize the accomplishments of African Americans and acknowledge the struggles for equal rights in U.S. history. This year’s theme, “Black Migrations,” emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new social realities.   The 2019 theme focuses mainly on…

Our popular Know the Law series is back for Spring 2019! Know the Law classes are held Thursday nights at the Vista branch of the San Diego County Library, starting at 6pm. Each session is 60-90 minutes long. The classes cover legal topics that you are likely to encounter in your daily life. This multiple…

This month we are highlighting the right of privacy and data protection laws. Privacy in the workplace can be quite confusing. What does your employer have a right to and where does an employee’s privacy end?   A notable book on the topic is the latest edition of Privacy in Employment Law. The book provides…

Do you have a legal claim valued at less than $10,000? Have you thought about filing in San Diego’s Small Claims Court? Thomas Jefferson School of Law and the San Diego Law Library have a workshop at the Downtown Law Library that can help you!   Small Claims Self-Help Workshop The TJSL Small Claims Self-Help…

Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Time:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Location: Downtown MCLE: 1 hour General Participatory MCLE credit Register: online Cost: $25   About the Program: This seminar introduces legal professionals to methods for interviewing a prospective document examiner or other expert witness. You will learn how to properly vet your prospective expert and…

We felt the love at the Law Library Thursday night at our 7th Annual Open House. Live music, beautiful decorations, games, prizes, valentine photo-ops, and lots of food and drink were enjoyed by all. Our love theme is based on our belief that the Law Library is the heart of the legal community and our…

All Law Library locations will be closed for two holidays in February. We’ll be closed Tuesday, February 12, in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and Monday, February 18, in observance of Presidents’ Day. All locations will be open regular hours the following days.   San Diego Superior Court will be closed for both holidays. Our…

Do you want to appeal the decision from your civil case? The Civil Appellate Self-Help Workshop can help guide you through the appeal process. It will describe the steps in an appeal, court rules and procedures, and other useful sources of information.   The workshop is held on the third Tuesday of each month, 4pm…

Join Special Guest Hosts Supervisor Kristin Gaspar, Presiding Judge Peter Deddeh, SDCBA President Lilys McCoy, and CLA President Heather Rosing as we open our doors to ask, “Where is the Love? At the Law Library!”   Our 7th Annual Open House is Thursday, February 7, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at our Downtown location.  …

The Downtown location will be closing early at 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 7, to prepare for our 7th Annual Open House.  Please join us from 5:00 – 7:00 pm as we open our doors to friends and supporters and ask, “Where is the Love? At the Law Library!”   While the branch is physically…