B.S. in Paralegal Studies – E-Discovery

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s B.S. in Paralegal Studies – E-Discovery Program?

• Application of e-discovery best practices
• Collection of digital evidence
• Data management methods
• E-discovery case management, guidelines, and tools
• Use and storage of digital evidence

This program can teach you to apply e-discovery practices to document collection and cataloging as well as apply Christian worldview principles to management responsibilities. Your courses will articulate data management methods governed by e-discovery guidelines and the laws and legal context impacting the collection and use of digital evidence. You can learn to define e-discovery case management procedures as they apply to law office practices, describe the impact of e-discovery on the legal system and practice of law, and master the tools necessary to support e-discovery case management.

Occupational tasks you can learn include confidentiality as applied to e-discovery case management. This program also covers the relationship between e-discovery and digital forensics as well as the different types of digital evidence. Your professors will explain e-discovery methods within the context of civil and criminal practice, logistics associated with e-discovery and data management, and how forensics is used in the e-discovery process. You can prepare to identify the best e-discovery practices for the collection and storage of e-discovery materials.

Potential Careers for E-Discovery Graduates

• Data management specialist
• E-discovery specialist
• Law assistant
• Law secretary
• Paralegal

Benefits of Pursuing Your B.S. in Paralegal Studies – E-Discovery with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• You can complete this Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies – E-Discovery degree program in as little as 3.5 years!
• Attain expertise in a rapidly growing field and be at the forefront of shaping the field as it expands.
• Become an asset to a law firm and help them streamline their information discovery practices.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training