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The Local Advantage: Studying Law in the Coachella Valley
For many hopeful law students, relocating or commuting long distances to attend law school is unrealistic. California Desert Trial Academy College of Law (CDTA) offers a practical and accessible alternative as the only law school located in the Coachella Valley. Students can earn their JD close to home while maintaining the careers, responsibilities, and routines that matter most. Convenient and Accessible for Local Students CDTA’s location in Indio allows students to pursue
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Nov 17, 20252 min read


The Benefits of Small Class Sizes in Legal Education: Why CDTA Stands Apart
Choosing the right law school involves more than reviewing curriculum and tuition costs. One of the most influential factors in a student’s success is classroom environment. At California Desert Trial Academy College of Law (CDTA), small class sizes are a defining feature of the learning experience. This intentional structure creates a supportive, interactive, and academically stronger environment where students can thrive. Small class sizes are more than a convenience. They
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Nov 17, 20253 min read


A Debt-Free Path to Becoming an Attorney: the CDTA Way
For many aspiring attorneys, the biggest barrier to attending law school is the fear of long-term student loan debt. Traditional law schools often require students to take on substantial financial obligations that follow them far beyond graduation. California Desert Trial Academy College of Law (CDTA) takes a different approach. Its commitment to affordability and accessibility allows students to earn a JD without relying on student loans. CDTA’s financial structure supports
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Nov 17, 20252 min read


Pursuing a Law Degree as a Non-Traditional Student
For many aspiring attorneys, the path to law school is linear—college, LSAT, law school, and then the bar exam. But for non-traditional...
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Mar 4, 20252 min read


Am I Too Old to Go to Law School?
When I was in law school, one of my classmates was a gentleman in his 70s who had self-started and operated a business for over four...
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Oct 26, 20242 min read


Distance Learning: Direction on the Road to Success
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a permanent shift in the way all students, not just law students, experience the learning process. The...
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Oct 26, 20243 min read


Breaking Boundaries: Why Nontraditional Students Should Consider Law School
In a world that continually embraces diversity and values the unique perspectives each individual brings, the legal profession is no...
David Cornwell
Oct 26, 20242 min read


Small but Mighty: The Advantages of Choosing a Small Law School
In the vast landscape of legal education, bigger is not always better. Small law schools, often overshadowed by their larger...
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Oct 26, 20242 min read


Mastering the Art of Legal Education: John Patrick Dolan’s Expertise as Dean of CDTA College of Law
Legal education is not just about textbooks and lectures; it’s about shaping future legal minds, instilling a passion for justice, and...
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Oct 26, 20242 min read


A Debate Team Ace Becomes an Award-Winning Trial Lawyer: Speech Communication Alum John Dolan Honored With Laurence H. Tribe Award
When Lucy Keele heard John Dolan debate for the first time, she knew he was going to be one of the best. “All of us are born with a...
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Oct 26, 20243 min read
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