Discovery

This advanced, specialized course is designed for paralegals looking to deepen their expertise and enhance their skill sets in the crucial area of legal discovery.

Course Category: Self-Study Courses

Course Level: Advanced

CLE Credit: Substantive

CLE Hours: 20.0

Fees: $250 for Members and $300 for Non-members

Course Materials: This fully online, interactive course offers a blend of text and immersive scenarios to assist you in preparation for the comprehensive exam.
Description: This advanced, specialized course is designed for paralegals looking to deepen their expertise and enhance their skill sets in the crucial area of legal discovery. This comprehensive program is tailored to equip you with an in-depth understanding of the discovery process, strategies for efficiently managing discovery tasks, and the intricacies of dealing with electronically stored information (ESI). 
In this course, we will discuss each rule of Title V of the Federal Rules for Civil Procedure (FRCP), which focuses on Disclosures and Discovery. While this course focuses on Federal Rules, remember that most state courts have comparable rules that may be organized or numbered differently. 
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate mastery of the legal principles and rules governing disclosures and discovery under Title V of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), including the scope of discovery, limitations, and the duty to disclose.
  • Accurately identify and categorize the types of information required for initial, expert, and pretrial disclosures.
  • Develop skills to efficiently handle requests for discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for document production, and admissions.
  • Evaluate the relevance and scope of requests and how to assert objections and claims of privilege properly.
  • Demonstrate expertise in managing the challenges associated with electronically stored information, from preservation and collection to review and production.
  • Navigate ethical considerations and confidentiality issues regarding disclosures and discovery.

Earning the Discovery Advanced Certified Paralegal Credential:

  • A passing score is 85%.
  • Three attempts for a passing score are available with this course. (If you do not pass the exam on the three attempts, you must repurchase the course and start over.)
  • The Comprehensive Exam holds full weight of your passing/failing scores.
  • Course Review Task
    • Once the course review task has been completed, an alert is sent to NALA.
    • Upon satisfactory review of your exam results, NALA marks the course 100% complete and begins the process of issuing the certificate and credential* if you are eligible.

* The distinguished ACP© credential is only available to current NALA Certified Paralegals. Anyone, regardless of credentials, may take this course solely for gaining knowledge and will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course and exam.

Course Year: 2024

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