Fall 2024
Civil Litigation and Procedure
Online Course | Course code: PL112-V1 | CRN: 20077 | Credits: 3 | Seats: 21 / 28
This course runs from January 18, 2024 to May 07, 2024
This course will provide students with critical procedural skills needed to commence and maintain a lawsuit in both state and federal courts. Students will also learn vital skills necessary in the paralegal profession, such as client interviewing, ethics, file organizations, and drafting of pleadings and motion papers. Federal and State laws and procedures relating to civil litigation process such as jurisdiction and the legal aspects of initiating and responding to a civil action are covered. Detailed attention is paid to the discovery process, rules of evidence, and ethical issues. Note: Offered spring semesters only.
Use this link to lookup course materials: Official Herkimer County Community College Textbooks
Instructor: Mark Polkosnik
How to Register
- Begin the registration process by submitting the Online Non-Matriculated Application Form.
- Register for your course(s) using Student Online Services.
- Access Herkimer Online Courses several days prior to the course start date.
How do I pay for my course(s)?
- View your charges using Student Online Services. Select "Student Services," then select “Account Summary by Term.” You can then view your charges for the Summer term.
- Tuition is always due before class begins and all accounts must be settled in full prior to the due date of the bill to avoid additional fees and/or possible deregistration from the course(s). To make an electronic payment, select "Make Electronic Payment", from the links listed under the Student Services tab of Student Online Services, and pay your bill using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or ACH from your checking or savings account. You may also pay over the phone at 315-866-0300 x8315.
Note: prospective students can email the course instructor: Mark Polkosnik