New lawyers, and lawyers new to Illinois, will find this series a valuable introduction to the similarities, and substantial differences, between federal civil procedure and civil procedure in the Illinois state judicial system. Buy the entire series of 8 at a discount, or pick and choose only the sessions you need.
This course explores the differences between federal and Illinois civil practice in case resolution without trial. It contrasts the handling of involuntary dismissals, default judgments, summary judgments, and voluntary dismissals/settlements in the federal and state environment. In each case, federal civil procedure is compared to Illinois civil procedure, with the objective of better preparing attorneys for civil practice in the state. Jeffrey Parness, Professor Emeritus, Northern Illinois University College of Law, Dekalb Expires: 9/1/2025