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Summer Skills- Litigation
Review the prompt and answer these 8 questions to hone your litigation research skills.
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You are a summer intern at a prominent civil litigation firm. Your firm is representing a plaintiff who was wrongfully terminated from his job. Your job is to prepare the initial documents for filing including a complaint and understand what rules of evidence may apply in your case. You have also been tasked with researching the federal judge you have been assigned. For this exercise, you will need to utilize the Federal Civil Litigation practice center and Context.
You are a summer intern at a prominent civil litigation firm. Your firm is representing a plaintiff who was wrongfully terminated from his job. Your job is to prepare the initial documents for filing including a complaint and understand what rules of evidence may apply in your case. You have also been tasked with researching the federal judge you have been assigned. For this exercise, you will need to utilize the Federal Civil Litigation practice center and Context.
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1) Find "Benders Federal Practice Forms" under the Federal Civil Litigation Practice Center. Look for "Commencement of an action Checklist." Under "Preparation of the Complaint" what is FIRST item that must be in complaint?
1) Find "Benders Federal Practice Forms" under the Federal Civil Litigation Practice Center. Look for "Commencement of an action Checklist." Under "Preparation of the Complaint" what is FIRST item that must be in complaint?
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Hint: what is 2(a)? Go directly to "Benders Federal Practice Forms": https://bit.ly/2Bn7yt8
Short and plain statement of claim for relief including specific and detailed pleadings of fraud or mistake
Statement of jurisdiction
Caption
Separation of averments of claims in separately-numbered paragraphs
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2) Using the above- what is the associated federal to the answer in question one?
2) Using the above- what is the associated federal to the answer in question one?
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Hint: Select the footnote to see the associated federal rule
Fed. R. Civ. P. 8(a)(1)
Fed. R. Civ. P. 8(a)(3)
Fed. R. Civ. P. 10(a)
Fed. R. Civ. P. 10(c)
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3) Select the federal rule from the question above- What are the other two requirements enumerated in the federal rule?
3) Select the federal rule from the question above- What are the other two requirements enumerated in the federal rule?
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Hint- there are TWO answers. Go directly there:https://bit.ly/3cnodJK
Each allegation must be simple, concise, and direct. No technical form is required.
Pleadings must be construed so as to do justice.
a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief; and
a demand for the relief sought, which may include relief in the alternative or different types of relief.
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4) Select the table of contents for the federal rules of civil procedure on the left, and select Rule 15. What is the title of Rule 15?
4) Select the table of contents for the federal rules of civil procedure on the left, and select Rule 15. What is the title of Rule 15?
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Pleading Special Matters
General Rules of Pleading
Counterclaim and Crossclaim
Amended and Supplemental Pleading
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5) Go back to the Federal Civil Litigation Practice Center. Under "Rules" select "get documents" under "Federal Rules of Evidence" How many results does this pull up?
5) Go back to the Federal Civil Litigation Practice Center. Under "Rules" select "get documents" under "Federal Rules of Evidence" How many results does this pull up?
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1-30
31-60
61-90
91-120
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6) You've pulled Judge David McKeague for this case. Navigate to Context using the product switcher in the top left corner. Enter in Judge McKeagues name and select "Analytics" then "Motion Language." How many cases has Judge McKeague ruled on a motion for injunctive relief?
6) You've pulled Judge David McKeague for this case. Navigate to Context using the product switcher in the top left corner. Enter in Judge McKeagues name and select "Analytics" then "Motion Language." How many cases has Judge McKeague ruled on a motion for injunctive relief?
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14
9
24
18
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7) Using the same section as above- how many cases has Judge McKeague completely denied a motion for summary judgment?
7) Using the same section as above- how many cases has Judge McKeague completely denied a motion for summary judgment?
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27
38
39
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8) Under "Citation Patterns" select "Judges" under frequently cited. Who does Judge McKeague cite the most?
8) Under "Citation Patterns" select "Judges" under frequently cited. Who does Judge McKeague cite the most?
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Boyce Ficklen Martin Jr.
Karen Nelson Moore
Ronald Lee Gilman
Eric L. Clay
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