California Desert Trial Academy (CDTA)

California Desert Trial Academy (CDTA) Our mission at CDTA College of Law is to educate, train, and develop extraordinary legal advocates.
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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.

We are incredibly excited and proud to celebrate our Real Property Professor, Andrea “A.J.” Dolan Bouchard, who is runni...
09/01/2026

We are incredibly excited and proud to celebrate our Real Property Professor, Andrea “A.J.” Dolan Bouchard, who is running for Indio City Council, District 3, in the 2026 election! 🏛️✨
Professor Bouchard brings years of legal experience, service, and leadership to both the classroom and the Indio community.
We are so proud to have her as a Professor and excited to recognize this incredible milestone! 💙⚖️ AJ4Indio

Join us Saturday, August 22 for CDTA’s Annual Friends & Family BBQ!🕙 10 AM–1:30 PM | BBQ at noon📍 CDTA College of Law📞 R...
08/17/2026

Join us Saturday, August 22 for CDTA’s Annual Friends & Family BBQ!
🕙 10 AM–1:30 PM | BBQ at noon
📍 CDTA College of Law
📞 RSVP: (760) 342-0900
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎓

Congratulations to our CDTA Class of 2026 ⚖️They are set to take the CA Bar in two weeks 🤞😱 Let’s wish them all confiden...
07/14/2026

Congratulations to our CDTA Class of 2026 ⚖️They are set to take the CA Bar in two weeks 🤞😱 Let’s wish them all confidence, focus, and the beret best of luck on exam day 👏👏

Big congratulations to our graduates! So proud to be part of a law school that continues to shape future legal leaders r...
05/27/2026

Big congratulations to our graduates! So proud to be part of a law school that continues to shape future legal leaders right here in Indio. ⚖️🎓

Congratulations, California Desert Trial Academy (CDTA) College of the Law Class of 2026! Your hard work and dedication make you all a hard act to follow!

¡Felicidades a la Clase 2026 de California Desert Trial Academy College of Law! Su arduo trabajo y dedicación hacen que sea muy difícil seguir sus pasos.

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45-290 Fargo Street
Indio, CA
92201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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