This exciting course is designed to teach legal investigation to those interested in pursuing a new career and those presently working in the legal field. Included subject areas are: arson investigation, products liability investigation, personal injury and traffic accident forensics, employment accidents, investigation of financial and equity matters, professional malpractice and negligence, skip-tracing, and the role of a legal investigator in preparing for civil and criminal litigation.

Session 1: Introduction to our legal system, legal and ethical considerations for the investigator, law of agency and coverage of rules of court and evidence.

Session 2: General interviewing and investigation techniques, sources of leads and information, fact analysis, taking witness statements, forensic photography, proper service of legal process, and surveillance.

Session 3: Personal injury investigation techniques, traffic accident reconstruction, premises accidents, employment accidents, government investigation, document analysis and control, financial and equity analysis, testimony, and case studies. Job search strategies and placement possibilities will also be discussed.

Refund Policy

• Students have 15 days from the date they register for the video, audio, or DVD courses to drop the class and receive a refund less a $50 non-refundable administrative fee. Materials, video tapes, audiotapes, and/or DVDs, must be received by CLS in new condition prior to the one month deadline to receive a refund less a $50 non-refundable administrative fee. No items will be accepted after 15 days Books may be returned to CLS within 30 days of purchase for a refund less the cost of shipping. No books will be accepted after 30 days.
• If students drop after 15 days from their registration date no refund will be issued. Books may be returned to CLS within 30 days of purchase for a refund less the cost of shipping. No books will be accepted after 30 days.