This is a course in advanced civil procedure in the federal courts. While some fundamental principals of federal civil procedure will be examined to ensure that all students possess an equal grounding in basic civil procedure, the course emphasizes the study of those advanced topics in civil procedure that are not studied extensively (or at all) in the first year. Federal jurisdiction is examined with an emphasis on federal supplemental and removal jurisdiction. Joinder of claims and parties (who may or must be parties, how to get them in and how to get them out) is examined in depth as are the complexities of class suits, multidistrict litigation, federal interpleader, substitution, and intervention. the course also covers shareholder derivative suits, motions practice (with an emphasis on summary judgment), federal discovery practice (with an emphasis on privilege and attorney work product), enforceability of judgments, relief from a judgment, and appeals from federal district courts to Federal circuit courts of Appeal and from federal circuit courts to the United States Supreme Court. Practical problems will be worked on throughout the course. examination.