Course Guides - E-Discovery Simulation

Course Description

E-discovery Simulation is an intensive, practical introduction to electronic discovery.  The class uses the case study approach and simulation techniques, allowing students to gain “hands on” experience in developing a litigation strategy based on simulated facts and data.  The course provides a foundation in the relevant Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and case law.  In addition, the course introduces best practices guidelines and experienced guest speakers.  With this knowledge base, students will (1) prepare and respond to requests for electronically stored information (ESI); (2) serve and respond to interrogatories; (3) take and defend a deposition; (4) run a simulation discovery search utilizing customized software; and (5) argue and brief relevant pre-trial motions.  The course is intended to be a facsimile of real litigation.  Ultimately, the student becomes a practitioner by doing.  The goal of the course is student proficiency in pretrial e-discovery.  The focus is on pretrial strategy, as discovery is the heart of civil litigation and most cases are resolved at this phase.  (3 credits)

Faculty Who Teach This Course

• Anne Peterson, Esq. (adjunct clinical professor)

Subject Covered Presently in Collection by:

Under Subject Area:

• Practice Skills

Course Listed Under the following Law School Areas of Interest:

• Practical Experience