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Mastering Complaints & Dismissal Motions

This course offers attorneys a thorough understanding of the essential steps and procedures within the pleading stage of litigation. Participants will learn how to conduct an investigation, researching pertinent precedents, and drafting an effective complaint. 

Participants will navigate the drafting of different sections of a complaint, including introduction, detailing the parties involved, jurisdiction and venue, common allegations, and prayer.

Additionally, the course delves into various strategies for responding to a complaint and instructs attorneys how to prepare a motion to dismiss following applicable legal standards and procedures. The final objective is to ensure participants are prepared for the next litigation steps following the pleading stage.

The latter part of the course transitions to the response side, where participants learn the strategies and nuances of responding to a complaint. It covers the decision-making processes regarding whether to move to dismiss the complaint or answer it, and how to identify the best grounds for dismissal. Aspects here include preparing motion papers, drafting opposition and reply briefs, as well as handling a hearing. The course concludes with guidance on drafting a response to an amended complaint and prepares attorneys for subsequent stages of litigation.

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Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the key steps and procedures in the pleading stage of litigation.
  • Understand how to conduct an investigation, research relevant precedents, and draft an effective complaint.
  • Analyze different strategies in responding to a complaint and evaluate the most effective option.
  • Demonstrate the ability to prepare a motion to dismiss under applicable legal standards and procedures.
  • Prepare for the next litigation steps following the pleading stage.

The AltaClaro Difference

Effective Learning with ROI--Backed by Education Science

Step 1: Learn

Learn at your own pace, absorbing lessons in short, easily digested segments led by experienced practitioners.

Step 2: Do

Apply what you've learned to solve real-world client scenarios, using transaction documents derived from actual deals.

Step 3: Review

Deepen your learning in virtual review sessions with an experienced practitioner. Review model answers and ask questions.

Class Content Overview

Course Details

2 CLE credits are available.
Participants will be asked to draft a portion of a motion to dismiss based on a real-life hypothetical.

Instructors Who Practice What They Teach

Our vetted instructors are global practitioners with outstanding professional and educational qualifications and demonstrated achievement in their fields. All have 10+ years Big Law experience.

In addition to their accomplishments as practitioners, our instructors are also passionate about teaching. We carefully interview instructor candidates to assess personality, domain expertise and effectiveness in the classroom. Our instructors must maintain a 4.5 out of 5 rating from students.

 

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Praise for Our Legal Instructors

“Doug was very engaging, which was helpful and kept the review session moving.”
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“I really enjoyed this live session. The instructor did a great job: he seemed both well-prepared and he was genuinely engaging.”
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“Mick didn't just walk through the corrections but the thought process behind each change and how it would effect/protect the client.”
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“The instructor was great and had a lot of great insights to share.”
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Online

Class material is 100% online, accessible by all standard web browsers. Use your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone--your progress will by synced across all devices.

On-Demand

The class is fully asynchronous. Do the work at your own pace, turn in your assignment when you're ready, and get instant feedback via model answers and video review sessions.

Interactive

Learn with dynamic, interactive modules that keep you engaged in active learning using a variety of learning modes.

Experiential

Includes practical assessments throughout the class, plus a capstone assignment where you apply your skills in the context of a real-world matter.

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