80 to 90 percent of people who represent themselves in court lose not because their case is weak, but because they do not know the process, the paperwork, or the statutes that protect them. The Civitas Academy exists to close that gap for everyone, regardless of income, background, or education level.
Every track includes a free preview lesson. Full access starts at $19 per month. Bundle with Civitas document services for the complete system.
These are not hypothetical scenarios. These are the real situations that hit people every day regardless of income, background, or zip code. Click any track to see the full lesson list.
FCRA dispute rights, bureau obligations, goodwill letters, and rebuilding your credit profile from the ground up.
Stop collector harassment, send validation letters, understand statute of limitations, and deal with zombie debt.
Security deposits, habitability, illegal entry, retaliation, and everything California Civil Code gives you that most tenants never use.
How to file, serve, present evidence, make your opening statement, and enforce a judgment. Walk in prepared, walk out with a result.
Uncontested divorce, child custody basics, support calculations, property division, and California family court forms.
Respond to IRS notices, request payment plans, dispute incorrect assessments, and file complaints against negligent preparers.
Wrongful termination, wage theft, discrimination, EEOC complaints, and California Labor Board claims.
Fight back against deceptive practices, warranty violations, auto dealer fraud, subscription traps, and corporate fine print.
Respond to an unlawful detainer, assert your defenses, use habitability as a defense, and understand your notice rights.
Document civil rights violations, file Section 1983 claims, submit DOJ and CFPB complaints, and build an accountable paper trail.
Navigate estates without a will, small estate affidavits, contesting a will, and basic asset protection planning.
Build a complete case file, script your opening statement, map your evidence, and walk into any court or negotiation ready to win.
Public record cases where individuals represented themselves using statutory knowledge and proper documentation.
Select a scenario or type your situation. The simulator references real public statutes and tells you exactly what applies to your situation and what to do next.
Complete a track, pass the assessment, earn your Civitas Certificate of Completion. Proof that you know your rights and how to use them. Shareable on LinkedIn, printable, and recognized by Civitas partner organizations.