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LAW 212 Advanced Litigation (3)
3 hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): Paralegal program major; a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 111; a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 203. Prerequisites may be waived by instructor or Program director.
Comment: LAW 212 may not be audited. LAW 212 was formerly LAW 250C.
LAW 212 advances the student's knowledge and skills in assisting the trial attorney in civil litigation, including complex litigation, in the Hawai'i State and Federal courts. Specific areas of coverage include expert witnesses, medical malpractice, products liability, class actions, and construction litigation, with an emphasis on the role of the paralegal.
Upon successful completion of LAW 212, the student should be able to:
- Identify and distinguish the similarities and differences in state and federal practice, and utilize special rules and procedures.
- Investigate, research, organize and plan reasonably complex civil litigation.
- Assist with proceedings before appropriate administrative bodies (e.g., medical claims conciliation panel).
- Prepare basic documents including pleadings and discovery materials.
- Perform and/or support pre-trial and trial work including use of expert witnesses and complex and/or voluminous documentary evidence.
- Select and apply relevant technology in support of complex litigation.
- Examine and resolve typical trial issues/problems.