This introductory course examines the civil litigation process from start to finish. Students discuss litigation stages, including inception, pleadings, discovery, trial, judgment, and appeal. Participants explore topics such as venue, jurisdiction, and jury selection. This course also explores common problems in civil litigation and the use of alternative dispute resolution systems.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
(LIBR 150 may be taken concurrently).
Course Outcomes
After successfully completing the course, the learner will be able to:
- Recite, orally and/or in writing, specific laws related to the course.
- Identify and explain underlying public policy and jurisprudential concerns related to specific laws.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze cases and/or statutes.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply the law to new factual contexts using the traditional IRAC format.
- Devise and explain problem solving strategies to address specific legal and/or analytical problems.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and/or in writing for various professional purposes.
- Identify and explain appropriate professional responsibilities concerning matters of ethics, practice skills, and problem resolution skills