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Summarize the civil litigation process from the initial client contact through discovery
Assessment Strategies
on an exam
Criteria
you summarize the civil litigation process from the initial client contact through discovery
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Summarize the trial process from jury selection and pre-trial motions through presentation of the case
Assessment Strategies
on an exam
Criteria
you summarize the pretrial conference
you summarize Motion in Limine
you summarize voir dire
you summarize proposed jury instructions
you summarize opening statements
you summarize the presentation of evidence
you summarize closing arguments
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Explain the role of the paralegal in preparing a file for trial, including preparation of witnesses, availability and preservation of evidence, and use of discovery at trial
Assessment Strategies
on an exam
Criteria
You summarize the process of preparing exhibits
You summarize preparing witnesses for trial
You summarize the use of discovery at trial
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Explain the civil rules of evidence applicable to pre-trial and trial practice
Assessment Strategies
by submitting the arguments for or against the admission of evidence
Criteria
You explain the rules of evidence under the Wisconsin and Federal Rules
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Prepare witnesses for trial
Assessment Strategies
by submitting a witness preparation checklist
Criteria
checklist indicates substantive testimony needed
checklist reflects witness behaviors
checklist is detailed and organized
checklist is free of errors
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Prepare exhibits for trial
Assessment Strategies
by submitting a document, checklist or plan for evidence to be presented at trial
Criteria
document, checklist or plan includes concerns about relevance, admissibility, cost, and applicable rules
document, checklist or plan identifies appropriate means for presenting evidence
document, checklist or plan appropriate legal terminology
document, checklist or plan is free of errors
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Prepare a trial notebook
Assessment Strategies
by submitting a trial notebook
Criteria
trial notebook includes parties and attorneys
trial notebook includes pleadings and motions
trial notebook includes witness list
trial notebook includes evidence log
trial notebook includes deposition summaries
trial notebook includes case chronology
trial notebook includes all pleading necessary to file a deficiency judgment
trial notebook includes a lis pendens
trial notebook contains proper legal terminology
trial notebook is free of errors
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Prepare post-trial motions and appeals
Assessment Strategies
by submitting a post-trial motion and appeal
Criteria
post-trial motion and appeal include a complete list of the steps in the correct order in the appellate process
post-trial motion and appeal include the correct citations to rules of appellate procedure
post-trial motion and appeal include the notice and limitation requirements
post-trial motion and appeal contain proper legal terminology
post-trial motion and appeal are free of errors
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Explain the procedures used in post-trial practice to collect a judgment
Assessment Strategies
on an exam
Criteria
You investigate procedures for locating assets
You explain collection of a judgment
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Prepare the documents required to enforce a civil judgment
Assessment Strategies
by preparing the required legal documents
Criteria
You prepare garnishment documents
You prepare execution documents
You prepare a judgment lien
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Explain post-trial appellate procedure under the Wisconsin Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Assessment Strategies
on an exam
Criteria
You explain appellate practice under the Wisconsin Rules of Civil Procedure
You explain appellate practice under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
You summarize the ethical considerations in civil litigation practice from pre-trial though appeal