Don’t Just Learn the Evidence Code, Master It
Sharpen Your Skills for Every Stage of Litigation
Get a thorough understanding of the California evidence code and learn how to apply it to your cases with the California Evidence 101 course.
Not just for trial lawyers—this course will give you the foundational skills to leverage the codes in your favor. Plus, a thorough background in the rules of evidence gives you the confidence to tackle negotiations without fear.
Win arguments
Quickly cite the rules and use them accurately to win evidentiary battles and prove your case.
Negotiate without fear
Know that if settlement negotiations fail, you have a clear path forward at trial.
Grow your practice
Adding to your skill set will help you fight for your clients and bring in more business.
Here’s What Lawyers Say About Our Courses
Nathan Goldberg
"I love your videos. I have been an attorney for 45 years and have won numerous multi million dollar judgments, including a judgement a couple of months ago for 58 million dollars. I feel like I am learning so much from watching these videos."
Shirin Forootan
"What I like about Evidence at Trial and Dave Sugden’s approach to providing this type of MCLE, which I think is so different than any other MCLE course, is his focus is on building a community of lawyers that are really striving to get to that next level of legal practice..."
Aric Williams
"Business Trial Academy was so amazing. I couldn't even express it fully because I don't think words could encapsulate the relief, clarity, and confidence I obtained from this class. He unshrouded the mysterious strategies of both plaintiffs and defendants, not just for opening and closing but also for direct, cross, depositions, and evidence - in one single day - I was not expecting to learn that much, but he pulled it off masterfully. And on top of that, he was so kind and patient and happy to answer all my questions."
Colleen M. Pratt
"I’ve attended Mr. Sugden’s MCLE course in the past and I recommend his course to any attorney seeking to acquire or sharpen their trial skills. I would not hesitate to take another one of his MCLE courses. He has spurred my growth as an attorney which has improved my practice overall. I am grateful he takes the time out of his practice to impart his knowledge and trial experience to attorneys seeking to improve their skill set."
See What’s Inside
Continue your professional legal education and earn four MCLE credit hours with in-depth modules you can take at your own pace, built to help you learn the evidence code and how to apply them.
Module 1
Get the foundational aspects, including how to apply the code, key terms and definitions, general provisions and more.
Module 2
Learn how to conduct proper direct and cross-examination of witness testimony at trial and in depositions.
Module 3
Understand privileges, character evidence, mediation privileges and exclusions.
Module 4
Explore hearsay and writings to quickly recognize objectionable evidence.
Raise the Bar of Your Practice
Don’t wait—California Evidence 101 has the building blocks you need to take your practice to the next level.
