LAW X421 - Civil Litigation
Course Description
Gain a working knowledge of civil procedure and learn to apply it as a paralegal working in a litigation setting. The course provides an overview of the procedures associated with the preparation of a civil action, from the initial client contact and discovery stage through trial setting and preparation, with an emphasis on California civil procedure. Topics include:
- Examining the role of the paralegal in the civil process
- Understanding court systems
- Comprehending jurisdiction and other pre-litigation issues
- Understanding pleadings
- Conceptualizing and applying discovery procedures
- Introduction to trial setting and preparation
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify different courts and determine the proper court to bring a lawsuit
- Follow proper pre-filing procedures
- Draft a complaint and answer
- Meet deadlines and filing requirements for motions
- Follow proper discovery procedures
- Assist an attorney in litigating a case
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Paralegal Studies or consent of program director
Notes
Certification Disclosure: In California an individual may qualify to hold one’s self out as a paralegal in one of several ways including earning a certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association. (Calif. Bus. & Prof. Code §6450(c)(1).) The Paralegal Professional Certificate program offered by UCSB PaCe satisfies the requirements of California law in this regard.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Paralegal Studies : Required Courses