| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| Laboratory Fee: | None. |
| Prerequisites: |
PLA1003 The Legal Profession And PLA1104 Legal Research And Writing I |
| Corequisites: | There are no corequisites for this course. |
| Comments: | |
| Catalog Description: | Provides students hands-on experience and practical knowledge of
civil litigation from the inception of a case through trial of the
case, including familiarity with the Florida Rules of Civil
Procedure.
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| Required Materials: |
Books:
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| Supplemental Materials: | Additional materials may be assigned by the instructor to supplement the required materials. --> |
| Special Requirements: | None |
| Program Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate:
1. A command of the basic legal terminology used in civil
law and procedure;
2. Knowledge of the structure and organization of the civil
justice system;
3. An understanding of the role of the paralegal in civil
litigation;
4. The ability to identify and define the basic elements of many
civil actions as well as recognize and reason about the legal
issues related to those elements;
5. An understanding of witness interview techniques;
6. Knowledge of the forms of discovery and the use of each
7. Familiarity with civil process, summons, pleadings, and motions
8. A proficiency in drafting motions and discovery requests;
9. An understanding of pretrial procedure, the trial process
and appeal;
10. An understanding and ability to use the Florida Rules of Civil
Procedure.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
1. Understand the context of the civil litigation process, the function of the various constituencies, and the role of the paralegal within this framework. 2. Develop foundational knowledge of the civil law, understand its origin and evolution, and its application and importance in modern society. 3. Develop foundational knowledge knowledge of the civil court system. |
| Methods of Evaluation: | Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the instructor, within the policies of the college and the department. Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus developed by the instructor for each section being taught. |
| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence. |
| Student Email Accounts: | Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software. |
| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor. |
| Equity Statement: | Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity/Title IX Officer at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504. |