Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Litigation

• Concepts and scope

• Social justice context and objectives

• Landmark cases analysis

• Exercise: Review and discuss a landmark case

Module 2: Case Selection and Strategy Development

• Criteria for case impact

• Legal and social analysis

• Risk and opportunity assessment

• Group Activity: Draft case selection criteria

Module 3: Litigation Planning and Management

• Preparing pleadings and evidence

• Court procedures and timelines

• Client and community coordination

• Case Study: Managing complex litigation

Module 4: Advocacy and Public Mobilization

• Media strategies and messaging

• Coalition building

• Using litigation outcomes for reform

• Simulation: Design an advocacy campaign

Module 5: Ethical and Practical Challenges

• Professional ethics

• Managing setbacks and appeals

• Security and confidentiality

• Final Exercise: Prepare a strategic litigation plan

Module 6: Advanced Legal Research and Argumentation

• Research techniques for complex cases

• Drafting persuasive legal arguments

• Oral advocacy skills

• Workshop: Prepare and present legal arguments

Module 7: Engaging Policymakers and Legislators

• Policy advocacy linked to litigation

• Building relationships with decision-makers

• Monitoring and influencing reforms

• Roleplay: Engage with policymakers

Module 8: Monitoring and Evaluating Litigation Impact

• Developing impact indicators

• Tools for ongoing monitoring

• Learning from litigation outcomes

• Group Exercise: Design an evaluation framework

Module 9: Fundraising and Resource Mobilization for Litigation

• Identifying funding sources

• Grant writing and donor relations

• Managing litigation budgets

• Activity: Draft a funding proposal

Module 10: Building Sustainable Litigation Programs

• Capacity building within organizations

• Networking and partnerships

• Long-term strategic planning

• Final Project: Develop a litigation program plan