Advanced Civil Procedure (LAW201H1F)

At a Glance

First Term
Credits
3
Hours
2

Enrolment

Maximum
50
50 JD

Schedule

W: 4:10 - 6:00
Instructor(s): David Steinberg, Jonathan Rosenstein
Prerequisites
FY: Legal Process Professionalism and Ethics; Legal Process, Professionalism and Ethics (upper year)

Pre-requisite: Either first year or Upper Year Legal Process, Professionalism and Ethics

This course provides a problem-solving and result-oriented perspective on civil procedure as it relates to the practice and the substance of resolving legal disputes. This perspective will be explored through the in-depth consideration of selected issues. The course will also examine some of the systemic problems in current procedure and practice, and recent developments designed to address them. Pragmatic, effective and ethical advocacy will be emphasized throughout the course.

Evaluation
25% - A short mid-term paper of 1,250 words in which the student will advocate for solutions to a complex civil procedure problem 65% - A final 2 hour open-book examination with several problems requiring concise but reasoned solutions 10% - Class participation - attendance and input into discussion.