1. CIVIL LITIGATION LEGAL TRANSCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY

2. Week 1 Summary Introductions  It was great to get to know everyone  Thanks for sharing! Quiz Results  Overall, everyone did really well!  For those of you with an extenuating circumstance, the quiz is blocked. Please contact me when you’re ready, and I can open it up for you to complete.  Good news: No quiz this week!

3. Week 1 Summary Discussion Board  Great first week of engagement in both discussions  Good news: this week we only have one thread! Homework Assignment  Congrats & thanks to those of you who got it completed!  Many of you still need to submit it; please contact me if you need assistance and submit as soon as its complete Seminar Alternative  If you missed last week, please send me your paper

4. U1: Pretrial Civil Litigation Does anyone have any questions?

5. U1: Brief Review Pretrial Civil Litigation Beginning a court action Service of process Defensive pleadings Methods of Discovery Pretrial hearing and jury trial Steps in a trial

6. Pretrial Litigation What is the pleading that kicks off the litigation? Hint: there is a sample on pages 25-27 of your Transcription Text This week you should also check out the Transcription Rules on pages 34-36 of this text Note: Some of these rules vary from firm to firm and you should follow the pattern preferred by the attorney you work for (after all he/she signs your paycheck)

7. U2: Civil litigation (Trial & Appeal) Most cases settle before trial Trial by jury Alternative Dispute Resolution Appeal

8. Voir Dire This is the subject of the Discussion Board this week Who has been involved?

9. Homework Assignment: Appeals Using the facts provided in Chapter 1, pages, 24-27 of the Legal Transcription textbook, draft the following questions to prepare for drafting a complaint: 10 interview questions for the plaintiff. 10 interview questions for an expert testifying on behalf of the defendant. 10 interview questions for a witness to the accident. The following links provide some guidance on conducting effective client interviews: Key Questions for Client Interviews Logistics of the Interview Personal Injury Client Interview Sheet Dropbox

10. By Tuesday, September 6th Seminar – we’re almost done! Discussion Board – 1 question Assignment