MLA 211 Civil Procedure
This course is a study of the process and roles of the paralegal in civil litigation from the commencement of a lawsuit, discovery, and management of civil cases in state and federal court through final judgment under modern statutes and rules of court. Topics include filing a civil action, pleadings, motions, discovery, trials, judgments, and appeals.
Course Objectives:
Demonstrate understanding of the various stages of a civil case.
Demonstrate the ability to locate and apply the Federal, State, and Local Rules of Court.
Demonstrate proficiency in drafting complaints, motions, and discovery requests.
Understand the concepts of jurisdiction, venue, and various time limits as applied to civil litigation.
Prerequisite
Open only to undergraduates in the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies