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Videos
Primer on the Litigation Process (12:24)
Learn the basic components of lawsuit.
Process of Filing a Suit (4:13)
A quick overview of how lawsuits are started.
Courtroom Video in 4 Parts
Watch an attorney present their case before a Federal Appellate Court
Standing to Sue (4:05)
Specific requirements must be met before a Plaintiff can initiate a lawsuit.
Discovery (1:43)
An introduction to the discovery process of a lawsuit.
Major Discovery Tools (4:29)
The parties of a court case use several tools to obtain information from each side.
Trial by Jury
Voir Dire: The Jury Selection Process (8:15)
Jury selection can be a lengthy process before a case can go to trial.
Jury Selection (13:43)
Both parties to a case use strategic questions to screen potential jurors.
Jury Orientation(16:28)
An example of how juries are instructed before they participate in a court case.
Jury Instructions (2:58)
Learn the influence jury instructions have on jurors.
Directed Verdict (2:33)
Judgment as a matter of law can allow the court to rule regardless of a jury's decision.
Depositions
Preparing for a Deposition (9:46)
Helpful tips to help prepare you for a deposition.
BP Executive Deposition (3:20)
Opposing attorneys enter a heated exchange towards the end of this deposition.
Robin Thicke and Pharrell in "Blurred Lines" Deposition (2:06)
RecentHighlights from depositions with Robin Thicke and Pharrell during a controversial copyright lawsuit.
Re-enacted verbatim Deposition: Follow the Chicken (5:51)
A dramatic depiction of a farmer's account of the destruction of his chicken pasture.
Re-enacted verbatim Deposition: What is a Photocopier? (7:09)
An absurd denial by the deposed over the term "photocopier."