CLE Courses
Civil Litigation

Are you an established paralegal seeking advancement with a civil litigation law firm? This course contains a balanced mix of legal theory and practical legal skills designed to inform as well as challenge you. The course addresses the skills you must develop in order to become an effective paralegal from the first contact with the client, through trial and post-judgment. You will gain a deeper understanding of the litigation process, including the relevant rules and procedures. You will also explore the role you will play as a paralegal in a litigation trial. The e-textbook for this course contains a new chapter on social media in litigation, recent supreme court cases and developments intertwined with the presentation of procedural rules, and realistic examples of motions, pleadings, and discovery requests. You will learn the legal terms of litigation, receive tips on drafting documents commonly used in litigation, and read about popular alternatives to litigation.

  • Prerequisite: High School or General Equivalency Diploma
  • Study Method: E-books with online study guides and exams
  • Program Length: Completion time ranges from 4-6 months, with students given the option of up to 6 months if needed. Students must satisfy all academic and financial obligations to graduate from their program.
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  • To describe the basic civil litigation process.
  • To identify skills of a litigation paralegal and tasks performed by a litigation paralegal.
  • To describe the various courts within the federal and state court systems.
  • To define and identify types of jurisdiction.
  • To identify the paralegal’s role in the case investigation and the gathering of evidence.
  • To define and describe the responses to the initial pleading.
  • To outline the steps involved in drafting, serving, and amending the complaint.
  • To explain the procedures for making and opposing a motion.
  • To describe the paralegal’s role in the discovery process.
  • To compare and contrast the different types of depositions.
  • To describe the advantages and disadvantages of interrogatories.
  • To describe the duties a litigation paralegal might perform regarding settlement.
  • To describe the litigation paralegal’s function at trial.
  • To explain how to draft the appellate brief.
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Civil Litigation Curriculum

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Civil Litigation Course Materials

Blackstone will provide you with the following tools for your success in the Civil Litigation course, all of which are included in your tuition:

Civil Litigation online Study Guide

Your e-book is delivered via VitalSource, one of the most popular and user-friendly e-textbook platforms for higher education. With VitalSource, you can change the page layout to suit your reading needs and easily search for keywords, tables and graphics throughout the text. You also have access to highlighting and note tools to help you make the most of your studies. You have the ability to work online or off…wherever it is convenient for you! Click here to learn more about the benefits of VitalSource e-books.

Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals, 7th Edition, 2012, by Marlene A. Maerowitz and Thomas A. Mauet. ISBN 9781454809685

Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center

You will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can download your Civil Litigation Study Guide, take exams and receive instantaneous Grade Reports, chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, and receive news about Blackstone.

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