Jurisdiction

 Jurisdiction involves the understanding of different types of jurisdiction including personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction and determining as to what court has the authority over what case.

Venue in jurisdiction determines the appropriate location or the court where the case should be heard. One has to be familiar with the rules and requirements for determining the proper venue.

Pleadings are the formal written documents filed in the court where the case is heard, you should know the requirements and contents of pleadings including complaints, answers, and counterclaims.

Discovery is the pre-trial process that allows parties to obtain information and evidence from each other, this will include methods such as interrogations, requests for production of documents, depositions, and requests for admissions. 

In motion practice, one has to be familiar with various motions that can be filed during litigation, such as motions for summary judgment, and motions to compel discovery.

Trial procedures have to be understood, understanding jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence, objections, closing arguments, and jury selection.

Post-trial motions and appeals, the motions that can be filed after the trial are the motions for a new trial or the motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.