BUSINESS 148 - Civil Litigation

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Description:

This course is one of the requirements of the Paralegal AAS program. It introduces the student to procedural concepts of the civil litigation process in state and federal courts with an emphasis on Illinois and federal civil codes. It examines the role of the paralegal from the initial phases of the pre-trial investigation and discovery through the appeals process while emphasizing legal and practical skills. This is a writing intensive course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test or English 100 with a C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. (College level math eligibility-students not meeting college level math eligibility must complete Math 099 with a C or better. Business 148 can be taken concurrently with Business 147 and Business 149.) 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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