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LEGL 252 – Civil Litigation/Trial Prep. (CRN: 46316) at Cañada College for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

LEGL 252 Civil Litigation and Trial Preparation

Introduction to the basics of trial practice and civil litigation procedures. Students learn how to conduct client intake, evaluate cases, conduct informal investigation and discovery, prepare pleadings and motions, complete discovery and fact investigations, engage in pretrial alternative dispute resolution procedures, identify pretrial considerations, preserve facts and prepare for trial, and complete post-trial motions and appeals.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Transfer Credit: CSU

Canada College (Online Course)

Department: Paralegal Studies

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Michael Esparza, esparzam@smccd.edu

View all LEGL 252 courses

Section Information as of Thursday, December 19 2024 - 02:05:46 am

Course status: Open for Waitlist

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OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/27-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Michael Esparza	01/27-05/22			Online course	0000	OLH	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	February 6, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	February 5, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 17, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 25, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 22, 2025

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LEGL 252 – Civil Litigation/Trial Prep. (CRN: 46316) at Cañada College for Spring 2025