Civil Litigation and Trial Preparation

Catalog description

The litigation process, from pre -lawsuit investigation to appeal, is covered in this course. Coursework provides instruction on how to assist attorneys during each phase of litigation and explains the importance of each step in relation to the client’s success. Topics covered include litigation principles, lawyer and client relationships and ethics, evidence gathering, depositions, civil trial preparation, the structure of a civil trial, and judgments and appeals. In addition, a case study provides the opportunity for students to learn the practical application of the concepts presented.