Affirmative Litigation Training
Affirmative Litigation Training (ALT), offered through a combination of web-based and in-person learning activities, provides a comprehensive introduction to the process of prosecuting a complex affirmative case in federal or state court. It includes a mix of interactive sessions, webinars and multi-media lectures on the substantive law of claim justiciability, as well as practical exercises on discovery, complaint drafting, motion practice and emergency relief. Together, these elements, and the course as a whole, provide a solid foundation for strengthening legal aid practice and moving our community toward a renewed focus on high impact, change-oriented advocacy. ALT incorporates three weeks of web-based activities plus three days in-person.
View a sample course syllabus, online agenda and onsite agenda from our last course delivery.
Upcoming trainings:
Mar 05 2012 to Mar 29 2012
Location: Online; Bay Area, CA
Register:
Download the registration form for this training
Electronic egistration materials coming soon.
Topics covered in this course include:
Causes of Action for Affirmative Litigation - Section 1983
Complaint Drafting
Complex Case Analysis and Planning
Damages
Discovery Planning and Practice in Complex Litigation
Exhaustion and Preclusion
Motion to Dismiss Practice and Surviving a Motion to Dismiss
Non-Monetary Relief
Seeking Broad Based Relief
Seeking Emergency Relief
Standing and Mootness
State Action and Color of Law
The Clerk's Perspective
The Judge's Perspective
TRO Motion Practice
ABA Standards addressed include:
2.6 - Achieving Lasting Results for Low Income Individuals and Communities
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3.1 - Full Legal Representation
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285.28 KB
7.11 - Litigation
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7.11-1 - Litigation Strategy
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281.93 KB
7.11-2 - Pleadings
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277.22 KB
7.11-4 - Discovery
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Sample resources for this course
About Affirmatve Litigation
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Affirmative Litigation On Site Agenda 2011
Affirmative Litigation Online Agenda 2011
Affirmative Litigation Online Calendar 2011
Affirmative Litigation Online Syllabus 2011
Affirmative Litigation Online Syllabus 2011