PARA 4102 - Interviewing & Investigating Techniques

Institution:

University of North Georgia

Subject:

PARALEGAL STUDIES

Description:

The goal of this course is to help students develop the practical interviewing and investigative skills they will need to assist their legal employers in gathering evidence to be used during civil and criminal litigation. Topics will include the law office environment; interviewing clients and investigating their claims from the plaintiff’s perspective; interviewing clients and investigating their claims from the defendant’s perspective; investigating the claims of the opposing party; finding, interviewing, and preserving the testimony of fact witnesses; special issues with witnesses; obtaining and reviewing documentary evidence; e-documents and other computer discovery issues; using background resources; finding, interviewing, and preserving the testimony of expert witnesses; obtaining, reviewing, and preparing real and demonstrative evidence; preparing a witness to testify; and trial preparation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gc.peachnet.edu

Phone Number:

(678) 717-3639

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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