As a paralegal you may be asked to help with discovery orders. It is a common role undertaken by paralegals. But what is discovery? Many law students start work as a paralegal without knowing anything about discovery, which is very frustrating for the lawyers they assist. Having some background knowledge and learning on this topic would be of significant advantage. It can help set you apart from the crowd and impress the lawyers for whom you work.
Prerequisites
None
This course is suitable for:
- Law students applying for paralegal, summer clerkships or graduate positions
- Administrative staff who aim to upgrade their knowledge and skills
- Job seekers who want to increase their qualifications
- Employers aiming to get the best out of their staff.
Credit
On completion of the course, you will be awarded with a Discovery NSW certificate from the Centre for Paralegal Studies.
What is covered in this course
You will learn about discovery, the advantages and disadvantages, as well as the different types of discovery.
Learn about discovery in NSW under the Uniform Civil Procedures Rules, including how to comply with a discovery order. Learn about list of documents, supporting Affidavits, and Certificates required to be given by a solicitor.
The course will teach you about discovery in the Federal Court of Australia, including scope of discovery orders in that Court, how to comply with a discovery order. You will also learn about preliminary discovery under the Federal Court Rules.
Learn about how you should treat privileged documents when complying with an Order for discovery. When can you use documents obtained by discovery? You will learn whether documents produced under a discovery order can be used for any purpose.
As a paralegal you are likely to be involved in discovery on a number of occasions. This course will provide you with some practical information to assist you. It will provide you with an overview of electronic document management systems, how to respond to a request for discovery, determining which documents fall within the scope of a discovery request, and other important practical tips.
Course Content
Lessons
Status
3
Discovery in NSW Under The UCPR-
Part 21 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW)
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What is a “Document”?
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At What Stage of Proceedings Will a Court Order Discovery?
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Complying with a Discovery: The List of Documents
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Complying with a Discovery Order: The Affidavit and Certificate supporting the List of Documents
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Complying with a Discovery Order: Disclosure of Documents
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Complying with a Discovery Order: Continuing Obligations
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Preliminary Discovery
- Part 21 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW)
- What is a “Document”?
- At What Stage of Proceedings Will a Court Order Discovery?
- Complying with a Discovery: The List of Documents
- Complying with a Discovery Order: The Affidavit and Certificate supporting the List of Documents
- Complying with a Discovery Order: Disclosure of Documents
- Complying with a Discovery Order: Continuing Obligations
- Preliminary Discovery
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Discovery in the Federal Court of Australia-
Power to Order Discovery
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Scope of Discovery Orders in the Federal Court
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What is a “Document”?
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Complying with a Discovery Order: The List of Documents
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Complying with a Discovery Order: The Affidavit supporting the List Of Documents
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Complying with a Discovery Order: Disclosure of Documents
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Complying with a Discovery Order: Continuing Obligations
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Preliminary Discovery
- Power to Order Discovery
- Scope of Discovery Orders in the Federal Court
- What is a “Document”?
- Complying with a Discovery Order: The List of Documents
- Complying with a Discovery Order: The Affidavit supporting the List Of Documents
- Complying with a Discovery Order: Disclosure of Documents
- Complying with a Discovery Order: Continuing Obligations
- Preliminary Discovery
AssessmentsStatus
All of our courses are written by practising Barristers and Solicitors with extensive legal experience and knowledge. That is the unique benefit of undertaking a course at the Centre for Paralegal Studies. You are learning from the people that will employ you.
On registration you can immediately download course material written by a Barrister or Solicitor. Having access to such material without spending thousands of dollars is rare and invaluable.
On completion of a course you will receive a Certificate from the Centre for Paralegal Studies. That Certificate demonstrates your initiative, resourcefulness and motivation to undertake self-learning. It also tells employers that you have successfully completed a course written by legal professionals – it sets you apart from the crowd.
Think about it – an employer needs to choose between job applicants. So what sets you apart? A Certificate from the Centre for Paralegal Studies is the answer.
