LA 303: Civil Litigation I
Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
The fundamentals of bringing and defending a civil lawsuit with emphasis on the role played by paralegals. Includes introduction to court system; jurisdiction; rules of civil procedure and evidence; interviewing clients and witnesses; drafting of pleadings, motions, and other court papers; and ethical practices.
3 Credits
Prerequisites
- LA 201: Introduction to Law
- Pre-Requisite: 24 Earned Hours
Instruction Type(s)
- Lecture: Lecture for LA 303
- Lecture: Compressed Video for LA 303
- Lecture: Web-based Lecture for LA 303
Subject Areas
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