LAWS 809 - Civil Litigation Capstone

Credits: 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:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:
Experiential Course Requirement, must earn a grade of C or better

REGISTRATION:
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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