Advanced Civil Litigation Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

LGLA-2335-001 Advanced Civil Litigation

Prerequisites

LGLA 1307, LGLA 1345 and BCIS 1305 or Department Chair consent

Course Description

This course provides opportunities to implement advanced civil litigation techniques and builds upon skills acquired in prior civil litigation courses.

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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

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On Campus Course

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Student Performance

The student will define and properly use terminology related to civil litigation and describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in civil litigation.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the role the paralegal and technology play in civil litigation.
2. Recognize, understand, and discuss the court system.
3. Demonstrate basic knowledge related to conducting interviews and investigations related to civil litigation.
4. Understand and demonstrate knowledge related to organizing and managing civil litigation.
5. Understand the basics of evidence and documents in civil litigation.
6. Understand basic discovery methods.
7. Understand procedures, principles, ethics related to the trail of a case.
8. Understand post-trial issues.
   

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Project and Testing Policy: Specific dates for project due dates and tests are provided. These dates are adhered to unless changes are announced in class. If a project is turned in after the due date, but within one week, you will be eligible for maximum grade of 50. If it is turned in after one week, you will not receive credit for the project. Again, test dates have been specifically designated. If any changes are made, they will be announced in class and by e-mail, so it is important you check your e-mail often for updates. If you are not going to be present on the evening of a major test, you are required to contact me by e-mail at bamoseley@actx.edu prior to the test or you will not be allowed to make up the test. If the time and date on the e-mail is after the start of class, this is not considered prior notice! If you contact me, we will make arrangements for a make-up exam.

Finally, you are responsible for material in your reading assignments for tests regardless of whether or not it is specifically discussed in lecture.  From time to time, supplemental readings and assignments may be made during class, and you are responsible for such readings and assignments even if you are absent.

In-class quizzes cannot be made up due to nonattendance or tardiness. If you are not present when the quiz is passed out, you may not take the quiz.

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