Federal Litigation in a Global Context: Coursework (224A): This course builds on the writing skills developed in Legal Writing. Students submit and orally argue one persuasive brief on a motion in federal district court. Students represent the plaintiff or defendant in a simulated global torts case that raises complex issues of federal civil procedure. Students work in an open universe with the online legal research tools, bluebook the cases, plan litigation strategy, peer review drafts, and moot a motion. This course depends on participation; attendance is mandatory. Winter grading reflects students¿ written work, including outlines, drafts, final briefs, citation, and professionalism. This course is open to first-year JD students only.

Federal Litigation in a Global Context: Coursework (224A): This course is part of the required first-year JD curriculum. It is an introductory course in the litigation process. Students represent the plaintiff or defendant in a simulated global torts case set in a federal district court that raises complex issues of federal civil procedure. Students plan litigation strategy, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, write short briefs, and orally argue major motions. While developing students' written and oral advocacy skills, the course also focuses on substantive issues of civil procedure and transnational lawyering. Elements used in grading: attendance, class participation, oral argument, assignments in preparation for written briefs (outlines, drafts, research and citation assignments), written briefs, and professionalism. This course is open to first-year Law School students only.