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LAWS 809 - CAPSTONE COURSE: Civil LitigationCredits: 5 Students will be divided into two "law firms" and serve as "associates" in the law firms. The assignments will focus on the pretrial aspect of a civil litigation. Students will have an initial client meeting, write a research memo to the client, draft pleadings, draft and argue motions, prepare discovery requests and answers, take depositions, and hire and prepare witnesses for a deposition. In the course of these exercises students will confront problems dealing with choosing the proper parties, identifying the proper jurisdiction for the litigation, settling discovery disputes, and calculating damages. Prerequisites: Professional Responsibility or Problems in Professional Responsibility Evidence Note: Limited to 3Ls Students are limited to enrolling into one Capstone course. Basis of Grade: Written and oral assignments Form of Grade: Letter |
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