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Introduction to Litigation & the Paralegal Role

Description
  • Description: This day focuses on understanding the litigation process and the vital role of a paralegal within it, particularly concerning document drafting and management. You will learn the basic stages of a lawsuit, from initial filing to potential settlement or trial. We'll explore the paralegal's responsibilities in each stage, with an emphasis on document-related tasks. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand the litigation process, identify key legal terminology, and recognize the fundamental duties of a litigation paralegal.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Fundamentals of Legal Document Types

  • Description: This day introduces common types of legal documents paralegals encounter in litigation. You'll learn the purpose and structure of these documents, including pleadings (complaints, answers), discovery requests and responses (interrogatories, requests for production of documents), and basic motions. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Identify and define common legal document types, recognize the key parts of each, and understand their purposes.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Document Formatting & Professional Writing Basics

  • Description: This day emphasizes the importance of clear, concise, and professional legal writing. You will learn about formatting standards (e.g., margins, font, spacing, numbering), and practice writing basic sentences and paragraphs in a legal context. Focus on active vs. passive voice and clarity. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Master basic legal formatting standards, improve writing clarity and conciseness, and understand the importance of professional language in legal documents.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Introduction to Document Management Software & Tools

  • Description: This day covers the basics of document management software and tools commonly used in legal settings. You'll learn how to organize, store, and retrieve documents electronically. This will include learning about common software and file organization. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand the importance of document management, identify common software options, and learn basic filing and organization techniques.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Drafting Basic Legal Documents: Pleadings

  • Description: Practice drafting sections of common pleadings, like a complaint or an answer. Focus on factual statements and basic legal arguments. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Start drafting components of legal documents and understand the format of pleadings.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Drafting Basic Legal Documents: Discovery

  • Description: Explore discovery documents and draft example requests and responses. Focus on learning about interrogatories and requests for production of documents. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Start drafting components of discovery documents.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Document Review and Case Studies

  • Description: Today focuses on applying all the learned concepts. You will review documents and manage them as they are in the case files. - Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Solidify the ability to identify key information, organize documents, and apply knowledge learned over the previous days.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises

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