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Civil Procedure

LAW 102-01Civil Procedure4.5 credits
This course focuses on the strategic options federal law provides to persons attempting to resolve disputes through litigation. It introduces students to basic concepts involved in the federal civil adversary system, federal jurisdiction, choice of law, and finality. Students will explore in depth the policies governing, and the mechanics involved in, pleading, discovery, and disposition before trial.

First Year Courses

Criminal Law
Civil Procedure
Torts
Property
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Legal Skills I
Legal Skills II