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Legal Research and Writing

United States Legal System – Judicial Structure

Legal Research

Introduction and Separation of Powers

Federalism and the Difference Between the Federal and State Judicial Systems

Introduction to Legal Research

Legal Research Sources

Briefs, Legal Memoranda and Legal Writing

Civil Litigation

Jurisdiction

Venue, the Erie Doctrine and Choice of Law

Pre-Trial Practice

Trial Practice

Post-Trial Practice; Appeals; Class Actions

Introduction; Jurisdiction Over the Parties or Things

Jurisdiction Over the Parties or Things – Personal Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction over the Parties or Things – In Rem Jurisdiction and Quasi In Rem Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction over the Subject Matter of the Action (Subject Matter Jurisdiction)

Jurisdiction over the Subject Matter of the Action (Subject Matter Jurisdiction) – Supplemental Jurisdiction

Venue – Introduction

Venue – State Actions

Venue – Federal Actions

Venue – Forum Non Conveniens

Venue – Removal to Federal Court

Erie Doctrine and Choice of Law – Introduction

Erie Doctrine and Choice of Law – History of the Erie Doctrine

Erie Doctrine and Choice of Law – Choice of Law

Introduction to Pre-Trial Practice

Summons, Complaint and Answer

Service of Process

Discovery and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11

Pre-trial Motions Practice

Adding Parties and Claims

Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel

Introduction to Trial Practice

Basic Trial, Jury Selection

Opening Statements, Burdens of Proof

Plaintiff’s Case-in-Chief; Motions Made After Plaintiff’s Case-in-Chief

Defendant’s Case-in-Chief; Motions Made After Defendant’s Case-in-Chief; Rebuttal and Surrebuttal

Close of Evidence; Closing Arguments; Jury Instructions; Jury Deliberations

Introduction to Post-Trial Practice

Post-Trial Motions

Enforcement of Judgments

Class Action Lawsuits