Civil Litigation I

Receive a thorough overview of the civil litigation process.

The first of a two course series, instruction will cover the procedures for preparing a case for trial, from prelawsuit investigation through trial.

The focus is on procedures within state courts with some discussion of federal court procedure also.

The course describes the paralegal's function during the litigation process and ways in which paralegals can expand their level of responsibility.

This course must be completed PRIOR to taking Civil Litigation II (LAW-40021).

Students MUST completed both Civil Litigation I and II with the same Instructor.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: (Please purchase the most current editions) - Litigation by The Numbers - California Civil Litigation and Discovery Purchase Directly from the Publisher's Student Discount Page: https://www.litigationbythenumbers.com/textbook-purchases