Pleading and Joinder

What You'll Learn

You'll explore topics such as the complaint, answer, Rule 12 motions, and amendments, as well as complex joinder doctrines including Rule 18, Rule 20, Rule 13 (counterclaims and crossclaims), Rule 14 (impleader), Rule 19 (required parties), Rule 24 (intervention), and more. Each module includes straightforward explanations, landmark case discussions, strategic insights, and practical hypotheticals.

By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to:

• Understand and apply the pleading standards under Rules 8, 9, 10, and 12
• Navigate the strategic implications of amending pleadings
• Confidently analyze joinder issues involving parties and claims
• Tackle exam or practice-based scenarios with a solid command of procedural rules

This course is designed to demystify civil procedure and give you the tools to approach complex procedural problems with clarity and confidence.

Why This Course?

Civil Procedure is one of the most challenging subjects in law school—and one of the most tested on the bar exam. Yet, many students struggle to connect the rules to real-world litigation or exam success. That’s where this course comes in.

This isn’t just theory. You’ll learn how the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure actually operate in practice, with focused attention on pleading standards, motion strategy, and the often-confusing rules of joinder. Everything is broken down clearly, with step-by-step guidance and memorable examples that bring the rules to life.

Whether you’re:

• A 1L trying to stay ahead of the curve, or
• A bar exam taker looking for targeted review,

this course will save you hours of frustration and give you real confidence in the procedural side of litigation.

And with 8 months of access and a 14-day money-back guarantee, you’ve got nothing to lose—and clarity to gain.

TERMS OF USE

By enrolling in, purchasing, accessing, or using this course in any manner, you agree to the following legally binding terms:

1. No Legal Advice; No Attorney-Client Relationship Nothing in this course—or in any materials promoting, describing, or advertising this course—should be construed as legal advice or as forming an attorney-client relationship. The course is offered solely for general educational purposes. You are solely responsible for seeking advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before taking or refraining from any action that may affect your legal rights.

2. Waiver of Claims and Right to Sue By accessing or using this course, you knowingly and voluntarily waive and release any and all claims, demands, causes of action, and legal rights—whether known or unknown—that you may have now or in the future against the course creator, John Ritondo, arising out of or relating to this course, its content, or your use or reliance on any information provided. This waiver applies to all legal theories, including but not limited to breach of contract, negligence, misrepresentation, or any other tort or statutory claim. You agree that this waiver is a fundamental condition of your enrollment and participation in the course, and your access is expressly conditioned on your acceptance of this waiver.

3. Fallback Terms (If Waiver Is Deemed Unenforceable) To the extent that any portion of the waiver in Section 2 is held unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, you agree to the following fallback provisions:

Limitation of Damages: Your sole and exclusive remedy shall be limited to the amount you paid for the course. Under no circumstances shall you be entitled to consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or punitive damages.

Class Action Waiver: You agree not to initiate or participate in any class action, collective action, or other representative proceeding. Any claims must be brought on an individual basis only.

Exclusive Venue and Personal Jurisdiction: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this course must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Shelby County, Alabama. You agree that these courts shall have exclusive personal jurisdiction over any such dispute and expressly waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction outside of Shelby County, Alabama.

Personal Jurisdiction Limited to Shelby County: You further agree that the course creator, John Ritondo, shall not be subject to personal jurisdiction in any court other than those located in Shelby County, Alabama.

4. Binding Agreement These terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and John Ritondo. By enrolling in, accessing, or using the course, you confirm that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to these terms in their entirety.

5. No Warranties or Guarantees This course and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. The course creator makes no representations or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content, or that the course will meet your expectations or achieve any specific result. All risk arising out of the use or performance of the course remains with you.