Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies – E-Discovery Study techniques that every paralegal should know

120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Discover Your Future Career Through Our Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies – E-Discovery
Are you seeking an exciting career in law? Do you have an interest or experience in information technology? If you’re fascinated by the legal processes of our nation and wish to live out your faith in a growing career field that combines law and technology, Liberty’s paralegal studies degree program with a specialization in e-discovery may be right for you!
Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Paralegal Studies – E-Discovery can help prepare you to enter the legal field. As a paralegal, you can complete various tasks that are necessary to support litigators. These tasks may include identifying, collecting, producing, preserving, and managing the discovery of relevant information. With a growing demand for professionals who are trained in the management of electronically stored information, our program is an excellent choice for acquiring this special training.
In today’s legal practice, a large amount of law office-related materials are stored in an electronic format. The practice of law is as old as our nation, but it must continue to grow and evolve as technology does. That is why Liberty offers a specialization in e-discovery – to prepare you for scenarios you will face professionally. Litigation technology professionals are an asset to law firms looking to stay on the cutting edge of the field.
Successful electronic evidence-gathering and data management can make a huge difference in the time it takes to accomplish a variety of legal tasks. While electronic discovery has not yet entirely replaced the discovery of paper documents and evidence, it has greatly enhanced it and is becoming more prevalent. Our paralegal studies e-discovery degree program can prepare you for this new and exciting field.







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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Paralegal Studies in E-Discovery Degree?
Liberty University offers a 100% online paralegal studies program with a specialization in e-discovery to help equip you for a new career path in an exciting and fast-paced area. All of our courses include the integration of a biblical worldview. A standard of excellence is expected – and in keeping with our mission to Train Champions for Christ, academic rigor is maintained. That way, you can prepare to tackle future job tasks with excellence and serve the Lord through your work.
The professors who teach this degree program’s courses have high level degrees with unimpeachable credentials to match, so you can feel confident in the quality of education that you’ll receive. By learning from our cadre of legal experts, you can become a paralegal who understands the responsibilities and moral obligations that come with working in a law office.
At Liberty, we believe that law is concerned with protecting the lives and property of people – and we train our students to model Christ through their work. By completing a BS in Paralegal Studies – E-Discovery, you can become equipped to be at the forefront of a rapidly growing field and utilize biblical ethics in your work.
What Will You Study in Our Online Paralegal Studies in E-Discovery Degree?
When you take Liberty’s paralegal courses online, you can enhance your understanding of paralegal responsibilities through the comprehensive study of comparative legal systems. Our program of study addresses professional responsibility and ethics as minimal legal standards. You can acquire skills in scholarship, research, and communication that are fundamental to the successful development and application of paralegal policies and practices.
We teach our paralegal students to:
- Apply Christian worldview principles to management responsibilities
- Apply e-discovery practices to document collection and cataloging
- Articulate data management methods governed by e-discovery guidelines and the laws and legal context impacting the collection and use of digital evidence
- 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, the tools necessary to support e-discovery case management responsibilities effectively, confidentiality responsibilities as applied to e-discovery case management, the relationship between e-discovery and digital forensics, and the different types of digital evidence
- 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
- Identify best e-discovery practices for the collection and storage of e-discovery materials
You can also learn how to apply these skills to your legal career and solve current problems in the field. Every course addresses a biblical worldview within the context of legal requirements. Multiple assignments assess understanding and mastery of ethical principles in the legal marketplace.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Abstractor
- Data manager
- Discovery specialist
- Legal assistant
- Legal secretary
- Paralegal
- Title examiner
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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Requirements for Our Online Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies – E-Discovery Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
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High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
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Available 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
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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