WOL-701: Civil Litigation

Credits: 3 Credits (126 Clock Hours)
Self-paced: 4-month completion deadline.
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Description

Step into the dynamic world of civil litigation practice with WOL-701, an indispensable course sculpted to offer aspiring paralegals a realistic immersion into the field. Built around actionable, hands-on instruction, each textbook chapter revolves around exercises anchored on two distinct cases, thus enabling students to navigate these cases from inception to conclusion, mimicking real-world professional tasks. The course content is further enriched with tangible legal documents, such as complaints and deposition summaries. Moreover, features like "Finding It on the Internet" and "Automated Litigation Support" equip students with the expertise to thrive in today's digitally-driven litigation landscape.

Subjects covered include:

Distinction between civil and criminal procedures.
The synergy of substantive law and procedural rules in civil litigation.
Preparing for client interviews as a paralegal.
Major methods of discovery.
Paralegal's duties in orchestrating an oral deposition.
Initial considerations in settlement negotiations.

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Students can enroll at Washington Technical Institute any time of the year. Open enrollment allows students the ability to start straining for a new career without waiting for a traditional semester to begin.

Self-Paced Courses

Every course at WTI is self-paced, allowing students to spend the time they need to master each lesson. Students have the flexibility to plan and adjust lessons to fit their schedule.

Accredited by MSA-CESS

Washington Technical Institute is regionally accredited as a postsecondary institution by the Middle States Association Colleges & Schools.

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Courses are self-paced and supported by qualified faculty. Students work on their reading, assignments, and quizzes on their own time. This flexibility allows students to study while navigating the rest of their busy lives. Our courses and programs have completion deadlines, but beyond that, students can complete the work on their own schedule. Instructors are always available for questions and support. Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings.

Features

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Technical Institute understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle. Our virtual classroom helps you fit your education into your life. Our synchronous sessions are designed to help provide additional instructor-led activities and interactions to help with some of the more complex topics. No need to worry, though…if you miss a session, they are all recorded! You can connect with your instructor on questions you have at any time.

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Program Starts

This program starts every day which means you do not have to wait to get started on your education!

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer or Chromebook to complete this class. Using a tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material.

Tuition

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Tuition Includes:

24/7 Access to WTI Interactive Online Classroom
Hands-on Instruction by qualified attorney professors
Audio Lectures (downloadable)
Westlaw or Lois Law Training
Lifetime Career Development Guidance
No Interest Installment Plans

Total Tuition: $599

Available Payment Options & Financing

Full Payment: $599
Payment Plan: $299.50 over 2 payments

Certain restrictions apply for students who pay for tuition via a third party, such as WIA, Vocational Rehabilitation, MyCAA and other funding sources. Please see the Financial Assistance page for details and other information

Curriculum

WOL-701 helps aspiring paralegals grasp the principles of today's litigation practice through practical, hands-on instruction. Each chapter of the textbook includes exercises focusing on two cases, giving students the opportunity to work the cases from beginning to end, simulating an onthe-job experience. In-book resources include sample legal documents, such as complaints, interrogatories, and deposition summaries. The course also includes recent changes in the field; additional charts, diagrams, checklists, and forms; and the "Finding It on the Internet" and "Automated Litigation Support" features that help students stay on the cutting edge of litigation practice.

Course Objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

Differentiate between civil and criminal procedure.
Identify the role of substantive law and procedural rules to civil litigation.
Outline the paralegal’s responsibilities in preparing for the client interview.
Identify the five major methods of discovery.
Outline the responsibilities of the paralegal in preparing for an oral deposition.
Identify the initial factors regarding settlement.

Ch 1: Litigation and the Paralegal
Ch 2: The Courts and Jurisdiction
Ch 3: Preliminary Considerations and Procedures
Ch 4: Investigation and Evidence
Ch 5: The Complaint
Ch 6: Responses to the Complaint
Ch 7: Motion Practice
Ch 8: Overview of the Discovery Process
Ch 9: Depositions
Ch 10: Interrogatories
Ch 11: Physical and Mental Examinations
Ch 12: Request for Documents
Ch 13: Request for Admission
Ch 14: Settlements, Dismissals, Resolution
Ch 15: Trial Techniques
Ch 16: Post-trial Practice

Grading Scale

A = 95-100%
B = 88-94.9%
C = 80-87.9%
D = 70-79.9%
F = Below 70%

Grade Weighting

Chapter Quizzes.................70%
Final Exam..........................30%

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Washington Technical Institute is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.

WOL-701: Civil Litigation