District Syllabus
PLA1203
Civil Litigation


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.
Required Materials: Books:
  • The Florida Bar. Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Judical Administration Small Claims Rules Evidence Code, 2010 ed., The Florida Bar, 2010. ISBN: 9781422460566
  • McCord. Litigation Paralegal (Set:Txt/Wkbk), 5 ed., Cengage Learning, 2007. ISBN: 9781428323445
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Special Requirements: None
Program Learning Outcomes: 
Upon successful completion of the program students will:

  1. Demonstrate written skills required in a law office 
to communicate effectively through legal correspondence.

  2. Demonstrate an understanding of professional, ethical, and legal 
behavior expected of paralegals consistent with applicable laws, 
regulations, and organizational norms.

  3. Prepare accurate and effective pleadings and papers for filing 
with the court.

  4. Identify and research legal issues, analyze the applicable law, 
and construct a responsive and correct legal memorandum.

  5. Perform the tasks expected of a paralegal in a law office 
environment.
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.
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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.
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