This practical, one-day course provides a clear, step-by-step guide to the Discovery process in an Irish context, designed for both those new to Discovery and those looking to build confidence and improve efficiency.

This course will take you through each stage of the discovery lifecycle, from understanding legal obligations and planning a project, data preservation, collection and processing, to managing review, production and drafting affidavits. We will address common challenges such as dealing with third parties, meeting tight deadlines, and avoiding costly mistakes.

The course will also introduce the role of eDiscovery platforms and emerging technologies, including AI and Copilot tools, showing how they can streamline workflows and reduce manual effort when used appropriately.

By the end of this course, you will have a practical understanding of how Discovery works in real scenarios, with clearexamples, templates and guidance you can apply immediately in your role. Youwill also have the opportunity to raise questions specific to your organisation and gain practical solutions you can use straight away.

Course Content

• What Discovery actually is?
• Where it fits in Irish litigation (High Court/Circuit Court Context)
• Voluntary Discovery vs Motion for Discovery
• Roles: client, solicitor, third parties, eDiscovery providers
• Legal Framework & Obligations
• Law & Procedures – What’s expected?
• DSARs vs Discovery vs Investigations – Clear distinctions
• What counts as a “document” (emails, Teams, WhatsApp, drafts, etc.)
• Exercise – spot what should be preserved
• Collection, Data Mapping & Processing
• Processing explained – duplication – email threading – keyword searching
• Review stage – eDiscovery Technology & AI (Copilot)
• Managing reviewers & consistency - Review Meetings and Quality Control
• Production, Affidavits & Common Pitfalls
• Recent Irish Developments
• Managing State Claims & deadlines

Who Should Attend?

This course will be of interest to legal departments, solicitors, barristers, insurance companies, government bodies, those involved with the collection of data and freedom of information requests, forensic investigators, forensic accountants to name a few.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Professional Certificate. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course. This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is€599. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE.