Identify two or three things that stand out from this course that you feel you will be able to use immediately to improve your work area, home life, school life, or any other area that is important to you.This course provides an intensive examination of the role of the paralegal in civil litigation. Topics include litigation and the paralegal's role; the courts and their jurisdiction; ethical considerations; investigation and evidence procedures; the initial pleadings; response to the initial pleading; motion practice, discovery procedures and requests; settlements and alternative dispute resolution; and trial techniques and post-trial practices.