Description
This course provides a working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Evidence, in conjunction with state and federal procedural rules, along with application of that knowledge to the paralegal???s role in the stages of litigation and trial preparation in a legal environment.??The student learns how to draft various legal documents, such as discovery requests and trial motions, and learns how to manage the overall scope of evidence and discovery in a legal matter. Ethical considerations and technology are incorporated throughout the course, specifically in connection with essential tasks performed by the paralegal in assisting the attorney in the litigation process.