Course Number
421
Credits
2
JD Graduation Requirements
This course typically satisfies all or some of the following JD graduation requirements:- Professional Skills
Pre-Trial Litigation
This course focuses on the path litigators must navigate prior to trial. It is becoming increasingly rare for cases to be decided by a jury; lawyers must learn to win in the pretrial process. We will explore the key components of the pretrial process, beginning with the filing of a law suit. This course provides an opportunity for students to synthesize their knowledge in procedure, evidence and advocacy. Topics include:
- Drafting pleadings
- Taking and defending depositions
- Creating and responding to discovery
- Planning strategy and motions
The course grade is based on classroom participation, performance and written work. There is not a final exam.
- Drafting pleadings
- Taking and defending depositions
- Creating and responding to discovery
- Planning strategy and motions
The course grade is based on classroom participation, performance and written work. There is not a final exam.
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.
Sections/Instructors
Marilyn R. Forbes, Pressly M. Millen
Pre-Trial Litigation 421.01
Fall 2013
Marilyn R. Forbes
Pre-Trial Litigation 421.02
Spring 2013
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Marilyn R. Forbes
Pre-Trial Litigation 421.01
Fall 2012
Marilyn R. Forbes
Pre-Trial Litigation 421.01
Spring 2012
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