Upcoming Events & Programs

Judges' Night 2026

May 7, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the San Jose Marriott Hotel

The 47th Annual SCCTLA Judges’ Night will be held at the San Jose Marriott Hotel, bringing together the Santa Clara County legal community to honor and recognize the judiciary. The evening features the presentation of the John D. Foley Trial Judge of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Access to Justice awards. This event provides an opportunity for litigators and jurists to connect and acknowledge judicial excellence. Register now open by clicking here.

Earn Your Mandatory CLE Specials Online

Self-Study CLE Videos

Visit the archive for additional self-study videos. The following videos are available for on-demand viewing. Upon completion, please notify SCCTLA for your Certificate of Completion. It is up to the attorney to self report the credit hours to the CA State Bar. All videos are password protected.

Ethics

Ethical Issues in Negotiation & Conflict Dispute Resolution

Bias, Competence & Civility

Unveiling Implicit Bias

Is Practicing Law Driving Us Crazy?

Civility in the Legal Profession

Video Recording of the 2025 Trial & Mediation Skills Seminar

Register to View the Trial & Mediation Skills Seminar

Catch a video replay of the 2025 SCCTLA Belli Trial & Mediation Skills Seminar. In the spirit of the late Melvin Belli, this seminar serves as a forum to learn innovative strategies, tactics, and techniques to help your law firm thrive. Learn from top legal minds (15 minutes per presentation) and discover new ways to increase the value of your cases.

About SCCTLA

Providing members with continuing legal education, social and professional networking opportunities.

Mission Statement:  The Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association is a non-profit organization committed to providing members with continuing legal education, networking & involvement with the local bench, providing the community with fair access to the justice system & promoting a positive image of Trial Lawyers.

SCCTLA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.

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