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PLAW-205: Civil Litigation Law

Study the full civil litigation process, including pleadings, discovery, evidence, trial prep, and appeals—developing essential paralegal skills for litigation support.

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PLAW-205: Civil Litigation Law provides students with a detailed look at the civil litigation process and the paralegal’s essential role in supporting attorneys throughout a case. Using The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach by James W. H. McCord and Pamela R. Tepper, this course covers each phase of a lawsuit, from the initial client interview and complaint drafting to discovery, trial preparation, and appeal.

Students will gain practical experience in drafting pleadings, managing discovery requests, organizing evidence, and preparing trial materials. Special focus is given to evidence collection, investigation techniques, and electronic discovery, along with strategies for settlement and alternative dispute resolution.

Through hands-on exercises in case management and document preparation, learners will develop the procedural knowledge and practical skills needed to contribute effectively in litigation-focused legal environments.

Textbook: The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach by James W. H. McCord, J.D., Pamela R. Tepper | 7th Edition | Copyright 2024

Course Objectives

Outline the stages of civil litigation from client interview to appeal.

Prepare and review legal documents including complaints, pleadings, and discovery requests.

Apply rules governing evidence collection, discovery, and electronic discovery.

Assist in trial preparation through organization of evidence, witness materials, and case files.

Evaluate methods of settlement and alternative dispute resolution.

Demonstrate practical litigation support skills through case file management and procedural compliance.

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Course Contents

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Responsive Pleadings

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, and Compelling Discovery

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice from Motions to Appeal

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This course may be purchased individually or as part of the certificate programs listed below.

Master Paralegal
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Paralegal Concentration
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Washington Technical Institute is fully accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)—a regional accrediting agency recognized for setting high standards in education. This accreditation affirms that our programs, operations, and outcomes meet rigorous academic and institutional benchmarks. MSA-CESS accreditation is a mark of quality that ensures our students receive an education that is both credible and respected. It also means WTI is committed to continuous improvement, student success, and accountability at every level.