The first course of a two-part litigation series. You will learn the fundamentals of civil and criminal litigation, initiation of lawsuits, how to draft a complaint, courts and jurisdiction, discovery, calendars, docket checks and depositions.

This is an online asynchronous class. It has the same course material as our live classes, but you can learn at the pace that works for you and your busy schedule. There are no live sessions that you must attend at a certain time or place. This class has a set start date and a set end date, giving you approximately 90 days of access to complete your course material. When and how you do that is up to you and your schedule! You will receive access to your class by no later than 12pm EST on the class start date. You will have an instructor available to answer questions and grade your assignments.

Working knowledge of computers, access to a Windows PC, access to Microsoft Office, a personal email account, and the Internet are required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is recommended. Textbooks are required.