LAW 6913 - Lawyering Skills: Litigation IV

Law and motion practice is a big part of civil litigation in California state courts.  Lawyers who practice in California courts (e.g., business litigation attorneys, insurance defense litigators, elder abuse practitioners, consumer and personal injury lawyers, family law attorneys, employment law specialists, disability law attorneys) must understand and utilize the Code of Civil Procedure and California Rules of Court when drafting and opposing motions. This class will provide an overview of law and motion practice in civil litigation in California's trial courts, and it will explain the critical importance of following the rules, knowing your audience, and telling a story. Although focused on civil cases in state trial courts, the skills and concepts covered in this course are transferrable to federal court, criminal court, probate court, family court, and appellate court law and motion practice.
Units: 1
Grading: Pass/Fail