LAW 220

Students will learn the principles of a civil litigation practice in BC. The course will cover chronologically the events that arise in a civil law suit in the Supreme Court of BC. Emphasis is on familiarization with and the use of the Supreme Court Civil Rules to enable the learner, under the supervision of a lawyer, to prepare documents and follow procedures required in the course of a civil action. The learner is encouraged to solve particular problems by using the Supreme Court Civil Rules and civil litigation court forms and precedents. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>Students will learn the principles of a civil litigation practice in BC. The course will cover chronologically the events that arise in a civil law suit in the Supreme Court of BC. Emphasis is on familiarization with and the use of the Supreme Court Civil Rules to enable the learner, under the supervision of a lawyer, to prepare documents and follow procedures required in the course of a civil action. The learner is encouraged to solve particular problems by using the Supreme Court Civil Rules and civil litigation court forms and precedents.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Restricted to Paralegal Diploma and full-time Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) program students. This section has specific meeting times as displayed.<br/><strong>