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246.3 sec. 1 - Depositions (Fall 2009)
Instructor: Henry L. Hecht (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Units: 3
Meeting Time: W 3:20-6:00
Meeting Location: 215
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49622
Main Section Enrollment:
Enrolled: 18
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 18
As of: 11/26 06:43 AM
Over 98% of all civil cases filed in Federal court are resolved short of trial. When a litigator questions a witness today, it is far more likely to be in a law office at a deposition than in a courtroom at trial.
This skills course primarily uses "learning by doing@ (simulations) to teach the art and science of taking and defending depositions. Most of the role play exercises will be conducted in small groups with experienced lawyers (guest practitioners) as observers who will provide individual feedback to each student.
Skills addressed include: preparing the fact (lay) witness, gathering information (discovery), gaining admissions, seeking evidence for impeachment, handling documents, defending your witness, preparing and examining expert witnesses, dealing with obstreperous counsel and problem witnesses, and using depositions at trial.
Enrollment is limited to 18. Third year students will be given priority. All interested students, whether or not enrolled or placed on the wait list by Telebears, must attend the first session in order to be admitted. In addition, even if you are unable to be either enrolled or placed on the wait list by Telebears, you should still attend the first class to see if there is a place for you in the class. Any student who does not attend the first class may be dropped by the instructor.
Due to the use of simulation exercises throughout the course and the need to determine members of the class as soon as possible, the usual provisions of "Drop/Add" do not apply. If you wish to enroll, you must commit by no later than the end of the day on Friday, August 21, 2009, the end of the first week of fall classes. The course is offered for credit/no credit.
If you have any questions, contact Professor Henry Hecht, telephone: 510-642-1787, or e-mail: hhecht@law.berkeley.edu.
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Exam Notes: P
This is a credit only course
Special Notes: LE(18)
Course Category: Litigation and Procedure
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