Concepts and Methods of Federal Procedure contains explanations of the topics covered in the beginning law school course in civil procedure. The book begins with an introduction to law study and an overview of procedure in federal trial courts, and it covers such topics as standing to sue and the justiciability doctrines. In addition, other chapters discuss pleadings, motions, parties, claims, discovery, and trial.

The book is designed to introduce law students to the complexities of federal jurisdiction and procedure, and contains a sufficient wealth of detail to allow its use as a reference. Dittfurth explains federal procedure in a way which makes the subject accessible to those who have no background in procedure. The book provides summaries to introduce students to the essential rules needed for analysis. In addition, hypothetical problems are posed and answered to show how these rules and case decisions can be used.

A teacher's manual is also available.