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LGLA1345 - Civil Litigation

Catalog Description: This course presents fundamental concepts and procedures of civil litigation with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include pretrial, trial, and post trial phases of litigation. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: LGLA 1307, ENGL 1301

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 2201030000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: LGLA 1345
Course Title: Civil Litigation

Course Rationale:

Most law offices are involved in the litigation process in some way, regardless of the office’s area(s) of practice. Much of the typical paralegal’s time is spent on litigation related tasks.

Learning Objectives:

Define and properly use terminology relating to civil litigation; locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to the civil  litigation process; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in civil litigation; and draft documents commonly used in civil litigation.  Understand legal terminology and concepts relating to civil litigation and the law of evidence.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Define and properly use terminology relating to civil litigation.
2. Locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to the civil litigation process.
3. Describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in civil litigation.
4. Draft documents (pleadings, motions, orders, and discovery) commonly used in civil litigation.
5. Apply principles of the law of evidence to fact situations.
6. Digest a deposition.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from....

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook listed in bookstore
2. Law Dictionary is recommended

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