PLS 5: Litigation II
Stage 5
Dora Dye

Basic Information

Number of Outcomes6
Number of Outcomes Assessed6
Assessment FrequencyEvery semester
Analysis FrequencyEvery semester
Detail LinkLink

Course Information

Number of Course Sections1
Number of Instructors1

Improvement Details

DetailsStudents were required to draft more pleadings and motions than in past semesters. These assignments were intended to improve writing, instill familiarity with the format, and practice using the language.

Assessment Methods

Methodsmidterm, final examination, written assignments consisting of pleadings, motions, and court forms, and feedback from employers

Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis

TermFall 2013
How and With Whomfaculty, employers, and members of the advisory committee
Number Assessed10
Data Summary100% of the students scored 70% or higher on the outcomes measured.
Planned ImprovementsThe industry calls for teaching students how to e-file. E-filing will be a unit in this course when offered in spring 2014.
Program Review LinkYes, the above future improvements require resources that will be requested during the next annual PROGRAM REVIEW cycle. Examples: additional staff, equipment, software, consulting services, etc.

Future Plans

TermSpring 2014
ActivitiesRevision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements), Assessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps, Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
DetailsThe course will include a unit on e-filing.
HighlightsStudents are finding work with the skills learned from this course.

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