LEGAL 282 - Electronic Discovery and Digital Evidence

3.0 Credits
This course examines the special litigation issues encountered when electronically stored evidence (ESI) is critical to resolving a case. The foundations of electronic discovery (eDiscovery) and legal project management are covered. Students receive training on an industry-standard eDiscovery platform and learn to process, review, tag, and produce electronic documents as part of a lawsuit or investigation. This course helps students prepare for entry-level eDiscovery jobs. Students may elect to take an eDiscovery certification exam, unaffiliated with Edmonds College, which can provide a marketable credential to law firms, vendors, and other eDiscovery employers. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 205 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Course Level Objectives

Explain significant eDiscovery terminology, fundamental legal principles, and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) process cycle.
Identify the precedent-setting cases that drive eDiscovery decisions today, including “white papers” written by legal and technical experts.
Summarize the fundamental Sedona Conference principles and decisions and the legal ethics and best practices relating to eDiscovery.
Explain the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) covering eDiscovery matters, including metadata, sanctions, privacy, jurisdiction, litigation holds, data collection, and meet and confer conferences.
Understand how to use an industry standard eDiscovery platform by working as an end user to set up detailed searches and reports, review documents, and handle a quality control (QC) round.
Describe how an eDiscovery platform’s various software features help streamline litigation workflows.
Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical thinking skills in evaluating eDiscovery issues.
Understand the project management life cycle and how it helps legal professionals deliver a successful, well-managed eDiscovery project.

Course Typically Offered
Summer, Winter