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May 04, 2024
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LEGAL 230 - Interviewing and Investigating: CD
5.0 Credits
Introduction to factual investigations and interviewing, with emphasis on methods of investigation, role of pretrial discovery, examination of evidence, use of experts, obtaining public and private information, and ethical considerations associated with investigation. Students will conduct mock interviews with potential clients and witnesses based on hypothetical civil and criminal cases.
Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and use effective strategies to investigate and gather facts as they relate to formal discovery and informal criminal and civil investigations.
- Demonstrate the ability to locate relevant information found in public and private records by following appropriate procedures and making necessary records requests.
- Evaluate a potential client’s case effectively through the use of learned interviewing techniques.
- Identify fact witnesses and locate qualified expert witnesses.
- Demonstrate the ability to schedule and conduct client and witness interviews, prepare interview plans, draft investigation reports, and create witness declarations.
- Describe the meaning and effect of the relevant ethical and professional considerations related to interviewing and investigating, including the unauthorized practice of law, client confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, work product, conflicts of interest, and improper communications.
- Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.
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