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Civil Litigation: Practice and Process

An introduction to the practice and process of civil litigation. Covers the typical roles in a law firm’s civil litigation group, the life cycle of a typical civil case, and the main tasks involved in discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.

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  1. Arizona

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Available for Credit

  2. California

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  3. Florida

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.5
    Status:
    Approved

  4. Idaho

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  5. Iowa

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  6. Louisiana

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.11
    Status:
    Approved

  7. Minnesota

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  8. Mississippi

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.1
    Status:
    Approved

  9. Missouri

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.3
    Status:
    Available for Credit

  10. Montana

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  11. New Jersey

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.3
    Status:
    Reciprocity

  12. New Mexico

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.1
    Status:
    Approved

  13. New York

    State category:
    Areas of Professional Practice
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  14. North Carolina

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  15. Oklahoma

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.5
    Status:
    Approved

  16. Oregon

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  17. Pennsylvania

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  18. Rhode Island

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  19. Texas

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  20. Washington

    State category:
    Law & Legal Procedure
    Credit hours:
    1.0
    Status:
    Approved

  21. West Virginia

    State category:
    General
    Credit hours:
    1.34
    Status:
    Approved
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  1. still frame from Civil Litigation Practice 11 min

    Civil Litigation Practice

    What do civil litigators do? This course explains the typical roles in a civil litigation group at a law firm, including partners, counsel, associates, and paralegals, and also describes the role of the client.

  2. still frame from The Phases of Civil Litigation 13 min

    The Phases of Civil Litigation

    This course explains the life cycle of a civil litigation case, from filing the complaint to conducting discovery to judgment and appeals.

  3. still frame from Preparing for Trial 18 min

    Preparing for Trial

    Once it’s clear a case is going to trial, there’s a lot to do to get ready for it. This course covers the main tasks involved, from pre-trial motions and exhibit lists to jury selection and closing arguments.

  4. still frame from Introduction to Motion Practice 17 min

    Introduction to Motion Practice

    An introduction to motion practice, including the typical briefing process, the ways a motion can be made, the contents of a typical motion, and strategic considerations when drafting a brief.

  5. still frame from Introduction to Depositions 7 min

    Introduction to Depositions

    An introduction to depositions, including why they’re used, the different types of depositions, deposition procedure, and objections made during depositions.