LGL 201 - Civil Litigation

Credits 5
Students learn about the phases in civil litigation and examine the steps in civil lawsuits, including pretrial and trial procedure, as well as alternative dispute resolution options (e.g., mediation, arbitration). Students schedule and calendar events and prepare correspondence, forms, and pleadings with emphasis on grammar, proofreading, and good writing. Students study the law of torts (civil wrongs and liabilities), sources of American law, and the state and federal court system. Students visit a courthouse to learn about the law library and view a civil court proceeding.

Course Outcomes

Describe the organization and jurisdiction of state and federal court systems and the various ways in which disputes can be resolved outside the court system - mediation and arbitration.
Define and classify tort actions and defenses to tort actions.
Develop and apply a working knowledge of terminology, concepts, and procedures related to civil litigation.
Draft and examine correspondence, forms, and pleadings used in the steps of a civil lawsuit.