The course provides comprehensive insights into the lifecycle of a litigation case, covering crucial stages from the initiation of a lawsuit to its resolution. Students learn about drafting pleadings, discovery procedures, pre-trial motions, and trial proceedings, along with strategic considerations at every stage. Additionally, the course highlights strategic considerations like witness identification, deposition preparation, early case assessments, potential settlements, and alternative dispute resolution methods, equipping learners with practical skills for effective lawsuit management.
Lifecycle of a Case: Overview of Pre-Trial Process
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Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify and explain the key procedural and strategic components at each stage of a civil litigation matter - from the filing of a complaint to its conclusion through settlement, dismissal, or trial.
- Analyze and evaluate different strategies appropriate to each stage of a civil litigation matter, and identify the most effective approach based on case specifics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to manage a civil litigation matter through all its stages effectively, including decision-making, drafting, and communicating with clients and opposing counsel.
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Step 1: Learn
Learn at your own pace, absorbing lessons in short, easily digested segments led by experienced practitioners.
Step 2: Do
Apply what you've learned to solve real-world client scenarios, using transaction documents derived from actual deals.
Step 3: Review
Deepen your learning in virtual review sessions with an experienced practitioner. Review model answers and ask questions.
Step 4: Build
Leverage performance insights from Benchmark360 to deliver partner-led, in-person internal workshops tailored to your firm's preferred way of practicing.
Class Content Overview
Level: Basic/Foundational
This class is suitable for individuals who have a general interest in, or are exposed to, civil litigation and wish to gain a foundational understanding of the pre-trial process, but have not had extensive practical experience in handling litigation cases. A general understanding of legal procedures and/or prior completion of introductory courses in litigation is recommended.
Course Details
2 CLE credits are available.
Participants are tasked with drafting a detailed case analysis memo outlining their understanding of a commercial litigation case, outlining a preliminary litigation strategy, identifying potential witnesses, planning initial discovery, and proposing ways to minimize their client’s liability and preserve reputation.
Instructors Who Practice What They Teach
Our vetted instructors are global practitioners with outstanding professional and educational qualifications and demonstrated achievement in their fields. All have 10+ years Big Law experience.
In addition to their accomplishments as practitioners, our instructors are also passionate about teaching. We carefully interview instructor candidates to assess personality, domain expertise and effectiveness in the classroom. Our instructors must maintain a 4.5 out of 5 rating from students.
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