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May 12, 2024
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2023-2025 Catalog Volume XXXI Ver 1
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LGS 4131 Advanced Civil Litigation
Lecture: 4.5 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course examines jury trials and the role of the attorney and paralegal. The course includes discussions regarding law, ethics, tactics, psychology, and skills. Students will be expected to draw on knowledge of substantive law, procedures, evidence, ethics, legal research and writing, trial law, and appellate procedure. This course enables students, under the supervision of an attorney, to interview clients and witnesses, conduct factual investigations, assist in the preparation of a civil and criminal case for trial, prepare direct examinations, cross examinations, opening statements, closing statements, and voir dire questions, assist in negotiations, and draft jury instructions. Students are encouraged to attend civil and criminal courts.
Prerequisite(s): LGS 2101 with a grade of C or better
Suggested Prerequisite: LGS 3120
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