Legal Education Department

FROM: Cynthia N. Kimura, Counselor

KAPI‘ OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Legal Education Department

COURSE SCHEDULE - SUMMER 2008 draft (updated)

Session One, May 27–July 3, 2008 (first six weeks)

Tuesdays and Thursdays

UH Law School , 6:00 9:15 pm

LAW 104 Civil Investigation, Classroom 5, Neal Seamon

Session Two, July 7-August 14, 2008 (second six weeks)

Tuesdays and Thursdays

UH Law School , 6:00-9:15 pm

LAW 111 Litigation, Classroom 5, Ben Carroll (Note: LAW 111 is the prerequisite to LAW 148 (former LAW 146 + 156) offered fall 2008)

TUITION: KCC summer session resident tuition is $181 per credit; non-resident tuition is $214 per credit. LAW 104 and LAW 111 are worth 3 credits each.

FALL 2008: The fall 2008 semester starts on August 25, 2008.

KCC catalog description:

LAW 104 Civil Investigation (3)

3 hours lecture per week

Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160.

Comment: LAW 104 may not be audited.

LAW 104 emphasizes the numerous ways legal paraprofessionals can assist attorneys in civil investigation in Hawai’i . It is designed to familiarize the student with basic investigation techniques and gathering of evidence that will be admissible in courts. Upon successful completion of LAW 104, the student should be able to:

• Locate all commentary and laws pertaining to a case being investigated.

• Explain the process of separating facts from assumptions and myths.

• Develop a list of resources regarding the gathering of information.

• Take written and oral statements.

• Use a tape recorder to take oral statements.

LAW 111 Litigation (3)

3 hours lecture per week

Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160.

Comment: LAW 111 may not be audited.

LAW 111 prepares the student to assist the trial attorney in civil litigation in the Hawai’i State and Federal courts. It emphasizes the concepts and skills required for the legal paraprofessional and outlines the coordination of functions of the lawyer, legal paraprofessional and legal secretary in an integrated approach to litigation. Upon successful completion of LAW 111, the student should be able to:

• Explain the types of tortious conduct (negligent misconduct, intentional misconduct, and strict liability).

• Describe the theory of complaint drafting and be able to draft a complaint.

• List the methods and scope of discovery and describe its applicable rules.

• Summarize and digest a deposition and be familiar with fact, chronological and index summary methods.

2.21.08 3.13.08 subject to change without notice