In this lesson, you will learn the use of secondary sources like the Bluebook, and learn to cite them correctly. The Bluebook Proper Use and Citing of Statutes, Codes, and Rules Transcript Secondary sources in legal documents should be used sparingly and only as supplemental information. For instance, if an appellate case in your jurisdiction
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In this lesson, you will learn what private investigation is and examples of ways to investigate your opposing party. PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS – Inquiries or examinations performed without the opposing party’s participation. Sample sources for your investigation Transcript Private investigations are inquiries or examinations for the purpose of collecting evidence, but without the opposing party\’s participation.
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Case Killing Motions outlines the procedures that can end your case. Learn to handle the motion for default judgment, the motion to dismiss, the motion for summary judgment, and the motion for judgment as a matter of law.
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In this lesson, you will learn the plaintiff\’s strategy at the Trial stage, the defendant\’s strategy at the Trial stage, and how to apply this to your case. A trial is successful if it determines the liability or status of any party. Plaintiff’s Strategy Plaintiff’s strategy at the Trial stage: A plaintiff should successfully ensure
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In this lesson, you will learn to determine relevant facts and legal issues using real-life examples, and to use each area of law once you’ve determined the facts and issues you’d like to present to the court. Determining Relevant Facts and Legal Issues Transcript We\’ll use a sample set of facts as a learning tool
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In this lesson, you will learn what a forensic expert is and how to interact with the one you’ve hired for your case. FORENSIC EXPERTS – Forensic experts examine evidence using their expertise and may testify as expert witnesses. Things to remember about forensic experts Transcript Forensic experts, more commonly known as expert witnesses, conduct
In this lesson, you learn that the Trial stage begins when discovery has ended. You will learn that a jury or judge only weighs evidence; they don’t investigate the case. The burden of proof controls who prevails in the case based on the facts presented in court. At trial, a judge or jury reviews the
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In this lesson, you will learn the preliminary steps for legal research, the different courts to research, and a relatable example that breaks down the legal research steps. Preliminary research steps Transcript To begin legal research, start with jurisdiction. That is, if the case was filed in a federal court, you must find federal statutes
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In this lesson, you will learn what the request for production of documents is, how to properly serve the other party, and how to notify the court you’ve served the other party with a request for production. REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION – A list of documents one party wants the other to produce. Be sure to
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In this lesson, you will learn how to decide between a jury and a bench (judge) trial, and the burden of proof during the trial process. You will also learn about the stages of trial and how the preservation of error assists you in a potential appeal. Things to know about the Trial stage Transcript
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