OLP's eDiscovery program is an eight course program focusing on the creation of an effective project manager beginning with their first eDiscovery assignment. Courses focus on the practical application of legal, IT and project management skills to interactive scenarios in an interactive, web-based, live simulation environment.
Taking this course is an excellent way to prepare for the CeDP - Certified eDiscovery Professional exam to become certified in eDiscovery. Candidates for the exam must meet all education and experience requirements.
Bonuses: Graduates of the program may return anytime to audit any certificate courses at no charge - a lifetime bonus.
Registration in the program includes a one-year OLP membership. Members receive approximately 100 free webinars per year plus other benefits.
Graduates of the program receive significant discounts on OLP courses, eDiscovery certification exam and prep course.
Lifetime job placement assistance.
Live, interactive and participatory online classes and lab
Legal Professionals face a unique challenge today. The evolving field of eDiscovery demands a different approach
to adult learning. Using student-centric learning technologies delivered through real-time, OLP’s eDiscovery courses assist students in learning faster and retaining more. With live, online lectures and labs, students are able to see, hear and interact with instructors and other students. They participate in collaborative learning, view multimedia presentations of course content and engage in ongoing forum discussions.
Students are given real-world cases to receive hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Each class offers assignments and evaluating quizzes to measure the understanding, level and development of each student.
Starts: June 18 - November 21, 2013
Meets once per week 90 minutes - 2 hours
Under special circumstances, may meet 2x per week
Time: 4:00 pm Pacific/6:00 pm Central/7:00 pm Eastern
All classes are recorded. If you miss a class, you may view the recording OnDemand, 24/7. Students must take all classes in order to complete the program.
For a brochure, more information on group rates or to register for the program, please email info@theolp.org or call
760-610-5462.
eDiscovery Certificate brochure with pricing info.pdf
What students have said about OLP courses and webinars:
"Mr. Ball has a folksy way of disseminating information that is very easy to understand regardless of a person’s industry expertise. He is not only a fabulous speaker, but also a great writer – two critical elements in being a successful teacher! He is well recognized in the industry as not only an industry leader, but also an expert."
Kara Buzga, Mayer Brown
A client required their attorneys to attend a two hour training session on how handle their eDiscovery. As our attorneys listened and looked at the book provided, their eyes glazed over. Afterwards, my boss buzzes by my office and pokes his head in. "Did you understand all that stuff?" (says the great wizardly wise one. )"Yes," I respond. Now – why in the world did it surprise him that after at least 8 weeks of intensive OLP training that I might understand? So, today (seriously – just this morning) I find out that I’m now in charge of coordinating the firm’s compliance with the eDiscovery process for that client.
Janet Powell, Jackson Lewis
Summary of Courses
ED501 Fundamentals of eDiscovery
Three sessions – 2 hours each session
This online, interactive course gives legal professionals an opportunity to increase their knowledge about e-Discovery. The course covers the core competencies of eDiscovery including the "EDRM (edrm.net)", ESI, case law and practical application. Taught by seasoned pros, this no nonsense intensive course teaches students the latest in e-Discovery issues.
ED502 Advanced eDiscovery
Three sessions – 2 hours each session
This course is presented by a team of expert faculty specializing in e-Discovery with practical examples, case studies and practice. Students learn how key components of e-Discovery must be integrated and aligned to achieve success.
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of eDiscovery.
ED503 Ediscovery Project Management
Four sessions – 2 hours each session
Successful eDiscovery project management identifies issues quickly and has consistent methods which minimize the risk and exposure impact to the overall success of the project. This two-part series is designed to combine proven-by-practice methods with new insights and ideas from a wide range of resources. Students learn how to smoothly facilitate project management and walk away with the knowledge to ensure successful management of the firm's eDiscovery matters.
ED504 Legal Project Management
Three Sessions – Two hours each session
Through these sessions, students will be introduced to a project management approach, body of knowledge standards, how to define scope, manage resources, use of estimating techniques, good communications planning, managing change and risks, enabling good team dynamics, and even suggested project closure procedures for the legal professional.
ED505 The Phases of EDRM
a) Production and Review - Part I -
Four sessions – 90 minutes each session
b) Collection, Process and Analysis Part II -
Four sessions – 90 minutes each session
This two-part "EDRM (edrm.net)" course concentrates in detail on the phases of the EDRM: Review, Process, Analysis and Production. This course covers case law, Early Case Assessment, Technology Assisted Review, analysis and more. Students are given real-life cases and will learn to identify and collect data from critical data sources.
ED506 Design and Implementation of eDiscovery Cost Controls
Two sessions – Two hours each session
These collaborative sessions give students the tools to achieve clarity that balances real-life decision making and
rational analysis. Students will come away with a battery of new techniques to step back and examine projects
before making costly mistakes. We cover challenges when dealing with record retention policies, custodian
interviews, data sources and preservation. Students will be able to align outcomes to smart, timely and
effective decision making.
ED507 International e-Discovery, e-Disclosure and Information Governance
Two sessions – Two hours each session
No consistent methodology exists for United States courts to evaluate whether discovery of ESI abroad is
appropriate, and if so, the consequences for not complying with a discovery order. United States courts need to
apply a consistent standard to decisions involving the discovery of international ESI. This course reviews existing
law related to international discovery and eDiscovery along with a blended approach to evaluate ESI.
ED508 eDiscovery Case Management Lab
Three sessions - Two hours each session
Following the completion of the eDiscovery Project Management Program, students participate in real-life assignments
within eDiscovery cases. This course reviews the student’s knowledge of the framework, models and practices for
managing a real-life case. This hands-on workshop allows student to make decisions and execute assignments in a
team setting.
Meet Your Director of Education for eDiscovery Project Management Certificate Program
Jennifer Swanton, Esq. Jennifer G. Swanton currently serves as Principal eDiscovery Specialist for Medtronic, Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, Ms. Swanton is responsible for managing the preservation, collection, processing and review of data needed in response to a variety of legal matters as well as developing and implementing long-term team strategy.
Prior to joining Medtronic, Ms. Swanton worked as both a Project Manager and Technical Sales Consultant at an eDiscovery vendor where she consulted with law firms and corporations on the best approach for their eDiscovery needs. Before transitioning to the eDiscovery field, Ms. Swanton worked at the South Carolina Court of Appeals as both a Staff Attorney and Law Clerk. Ms. Swanton is a graduate of The George Washington University Law School, The George Washington University School of Business, and St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
eDiscovery Certificate Program brochure.pdf
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