• LGLA-1345 Civil Litigation

Week 1

• Chapter 1: The United States Legal System

Week 2

• Chapter 2: Civil Litigation

Week 3

• Chapter 3: Contracts

• Practice Skills Exam 1

Week 4

• Chapter 4: Corporate and Commercial Law

• Sample Essay Question – Assignment 1

Week 5

• Chapter 5: Criminal Law and Procedure

Week 6

• Chapter 6: Estate Planning and Probate

• Practice Skills Exam 2

Week 7

• Chapter 7: Real Estate and Property

Week 8

• Chapter 8: Torts

• Sample Essay Question – Assignment 2

Week 9

• Chapter 9: Professional and Ethical Liability

Week 10

• Chapter 10: Grammar

• Chapter 11: Spelling

• Chapter 12: Punctuation

• Practice Skills Exam 3

Week 11

• Chapter 13: Clarity of Expression

Week 12

• Chapter 14: Critical Thinking

• Sample Essay Question – Assignment 3

Week 13

• Chapter 15: Reading Comprehension

• Practice Skills Exam 4

Week 14

• Chapter 16: Analysis of Information

Week 15

• Chapter 17: Decision Making

• Sample Essay Question – Assignment 4

Week 16

• Final Exam: Mock Certification Exam (Comprehensive—covers all chapters)

• Administered through Blackboard Ultra

Weekly Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to complete the following each week:

• Read the assigned chapter(s).

• Complete all assigned coursework in Blackboard Ultra by the posted deadlines.

Assignments & Exams

• All assignments and exams will open during the designated week.

• Exams must be completed by the posted closing date.

• Failure to complete an exam by the deadline will result in a zero, unless the student has an excused absence (e.g., illness, COVID, doctor’s appointment, or other documented emergencies).

• Students with excused absences must contact the instructor before or immediately after the deadline to arrange a make-up exam.

• Exams will consist of multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions.

Late Work Policy

• Late work is accepted up to three (3) days after the original due date.

• A 5-point deduction per day will be applied for each day the work is late.

• Work submitted more than three (3) days late will not be accepted and will receive a zero.

• Late exams are not accepted unless an excused absence is approved by the instructor.

Grading Components

Final grades are calculated using the following breakdown:

• Discussions: 20%

• Attendance: 10%

• Exams: 25%

• Assignments: 25%

Make-Up Work

• Make-up assignments or exams are not guaranteed and are granted at the discretion of the instructor.

• Students must communicate promptly and provide documentation when applicable.

Required Course Materials

• Every student must obtain the required textbook or e-book no later than the second week of class, or as soon as it becomes available through the bookstore.

Instructions & Professional Conduct

• Failure to follow written or verbal instructions may result in grade penalties.

• Students are responsible for checking Blackboard Ultra and their school email regularly for updates, announcements, and schedule changes.

Grades & Communication

• Grades will be posted in Blackboard Ultra.

• Students are responsible for tracking their own grades and averages.

• The instructor does not calculate averages for students.

• Grades will not be discussed over the phone.

Communication Policy

• All course-related communication must be conducted via email at:
  📧 decuirts@lamarpa.edu

• Students must use professional and respectful language in all communications.

• Slang, offensive, inappropriate, or foul language will not be accepted and may result in the message not being addressed.

• Emails must include the student’s full name, course number, and a clear subject line.

Academic Integrity (Dishonesty & Cheating)

• Any student caught cheating or sharing their work will receive a zero on the assignment.
  There is a clear difference between helping someone understand an assignment and giving someone work to copy.

• Any student caught cheating on an exam or final will receive an “F” for the course.

Technical Issues

Blackboard Ultra

• Login, password, or software issues must be resolved through the IT Department.

• Students must notify the instructor of any technical issues that may affect deadlines.

Pearson

• Students experiencing Pearson issues must contact Pearson Technical Support.

• Students must notify the instructor immediately of any delays caused by Pearson technical problems.

Instructor Discretion

The instructor reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to the syllabus, course schedule, or policies as necessary. Any changes will be communicated through Blackboard Ultra.

Attendance accounts for 10% of the final course grade. Students are expected to be present and on time for all scheduled class meetings.

• Students must be present and punctual.

• A 10-minute grace period is allowed at the start of class.

• Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late will be counted as absent for that class meeting.

• Attendance will be recorded by the instructor.

• Excessive absences may negatively impact the final grade.