Discipline: Legal Assisting (Paralegal Studies) Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Paralegal Studies 78


COURSE DESCRIPTION
78 Civil Litigation and Procedures II Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite(s): PAL 68: Civil Litigation and Procedures I
Further study of civil litigation and procedures as it pertains to the role of a paralegal. Evidence, discovery techniques, preparation of briefs, settlement procedures, judgments, appeals, post trial procedures, and alternative methods of dispute resolution are emphasized. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Further study of civil litigation and procedures as it pertains to the role of a paralegal.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Evaluate the various forms of discovery and select and draft the
      appropriate discovery pleading to be used in a given fact situation.

2.   Prepare written motions.

3.   Research and prepare a trial brief.

4.   Apply various forms of alternatives to dispute resolution.

5.   Contrast the trial court with the appellate court and recognize the
      function of each in an appeal.

6.   Evaluate appealable issues.

7.   Compare various forms of evidence used in civil litigation.

8.   Prepare legal documents using subject-related application software.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Evidence
  2. Discovery
  3. Document Control
  4. Injunctive Relief, Provisional Remedies
  5. Summary Judgment
  6. Pretrial Motions
  7. Briefs
  8. Preparation and Trial
  9. Alternative Dispute Resolution
  10. Judgments, Enforcement and Satisfaction of Judgments
  11. Post-Trial Motion and Appeals
  12. Hands-on Exercises Using Subject-Related Application Software
  13. Final Exam
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lecture
  • Demonstration
  • Discussion
  • Multimedia
  • Case Studies
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Essays/case analysis
  • Problem solving exercises
  • Discussion/mock interviews
  • Objective-type examinations
  • Term project/course specific computer applications
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

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