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Book Synopsis: Contextualizing Civil Procedure
It's the Civil Procedure Professors' classic lament – litigators who are former students are always telling us that NOW they see why civil procedure is so important, and that NOW they understand it. Our challenge is to make the course accessible to our students while they are enrolled, not just after they start practicing. The Patt v. Donner case file is intended to do just that – to help civil procedure students put the course in context as they study, by requiring them to follow, and help draft the pleadings, as a simulated case unfolds from the first day of the semester to the last.
On day 1 students watch a ten-minute You Tube™ video of an initial client interview. Paula Patt, a newly arrived graduate student at UC Berkeley has been denied an apartment; she suspects it's because she's a single mother. Over the course of the semester students participate in drafting her complaint and seeking a TRO; switch sides to help complete motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim, lack of personal jurisdiction, and lack of subject matter jurisdiction; switch back to amend the complaint and move for discovery sanctions; oppose a motion to intervene, then move for–or oppose–summary judgment, and conclude the term with a settlement negotiation. Each pleading exercise provides the student with a largely completed pleading; all they need to do is draft a few key paragraphs. (We call this the 90% solution.)
The exercises can be completed as homework or in class, as solo assignments or in teams, and with feedback from the instructor, teaching assistants, or through peer review.
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Are your civil procedure students struggling to understand the importance of the course? With the Patt v. Donner simulated casefile, you can help them put their studies into context right from day one. Our comprehensive book takes students on a journey from the initial client interview to settlement negotiation, allowing them to draft pleadings and participate in various legal exercises along the way. Say goodbye to students only understanding civil procedure after they start practicing – the Patt v. Donner casefile ensures they grasp the concepts while they are still enrolled.
With a ten-minute You Tube™ video of an initial client interview on the first day of the semester, students are immediately immersed in the real-world application of civil procedure. They will follow Paula Patt, a single mother who has been denied an apartment, as her case unfolds throughout the semester. From drafting complaints and seeking temporary restraining orders to amending pleadings and opposing motions, students will get hands-on experience in key aspects of civil procedure.
The best part? Our exercises are designed to provide the "90% solution." Rather than overwhelming students with blank templates, we provide largely completed pleadings, allowing them to focus on drafting the crucial paragraphs. This ensures that students can confidently practice their skills without feeling overwhelmed. Whether assigned as homework, completed individually, or tackled in teams, our exercises offer flexibility for both students and instructors.
To enhance the learning experience even further, students can receive feedback from instructors, teaching assistants, or through peer review. This valuable input helps students refine their understanding of civil procedure and ensures that they are on the right track.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your civil procedure course and equip your students with the skills they need to succeed. Get the Patt v. Donner casefile today and engage your students like never before!
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