PRL 135 - Civil Litigation and Pro

1. Examine the U.S. Civil Litigation System
   1. Identify Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure
   2. Find Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
   3. Distinguish between Proof Concepts
2. Investigate the Federal and State Court Systems
   1. Distinguish the Functional and Procedural Differences between Trial and Appellate Proceedings
   2. Apply Subject-Matter and Personal Jurisdiction Appropriately
   3. Explain Venue Requirements
3. Break Down the Roles and Functions of Legal Professionals in Civil Litigation
   1. Describe the Role of an Attorney in a Civil Lawsuit
   2. Discuss the Function and Duties of Paralegals in Civil Litigation
   3. Explain the Role of Judges in Civil Litigation
   4. Define the Role of Juries in Civil Litigation
4.  Analyze Pre-Trial Proceedings
   1. Apply Factors Relevant to a Client’s Claim or Defense
   2. Describe the Types of Available Civil Remedies
   3. Identify the Procedures for Initiating a Civil Lawsuit
   4. Define the Types of Responsive Pleadings
   5. Distinguish between Pleadings and Motions
   6. Describe the Types of Discovery Mechanisms
   7. Draft Pleadings and other Documents used in Civil Litigation Process
5. Examine Trial Process
   1. Describe the Courtroom Environment
   2. Explain the Stages of a Civil Trial
   3. Define an Entry of Judgment
6. Outline Post-Trial Proceedings and Appeals
   1. Describe Post-Trial Alternatives
   2. Identify Methods of Enforcing Judgments
   3. Explain the Procedures for Appealing a Civil Judgment
7. Create a Trial Litigation Notebook
   1. Examine Sources of Information
   2. Select Examples of Litigation Tools
   3. Organize Materials Sequentially
   4. Outline Checklists
   5. Name Key Sources for Further Information