Software Essentials for the Law Office
- 7 Weeks
- 50 Course Hours
- $995
Overview
This dynamic course is designed for legal professionals interested in improving their skills and knowledge of commonly used computer technology and programs within the law office. Course topics include: computer operating systems and peripheral devices; time tracking and billing software; database, case management and docket control software; litigation support software; electronic discovery, and trial presentation and graphics software.
Hands on exercises will prepare students to work with popular programs such as MS PowerPoint, Clio, CaseMap, HotDocs, TimeMap, and TrialDirector, as well as understand the common functions and purposes of similar programs.
Common billing procedures and payment agreements, accurate time tracking, proper calendar and docketing procedures as well as the processes involved in electronic discovery will be addressed through a variety of exercises. In addition, students will be presented with real-life scenarios and asked to identify and examine ethical issues raised by the use of technology in a legal practice.
Successful graduates of this course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from the college or university of their choice.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers
Lesson 2: Legal Timekeeping & Billing Software
Lesson 3: Databases, Case Management & Docket Control Software
Lesson 4: Electronic Discovery
Lesson 5: Litigation Support Software
Lesson 6: The Electric Courthouse, Automated Courtroom & Presentation Graphics
Expectations
This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend approximately 9 hours per lesson reading and completing writing assignments. Please note that extensions will not be granted for this online course. This course is the equivalent of at least 50 clock hours of study. 70% is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments for this course.
Overview
This dynamic course is designed for legal professionals interested in improving their skills and knowledge of commonly used computer technology and programs within the law office. Course topics include: computer operating systems and peripheral devices; time tracking and billing software; database, case management and docket control software; litigation support software; electronic discovery, and trial presentation and graphics software.
Hands on exercises will prepare students to work with popular programs such as MS PowerPoint, Clio, CaseMap, HotDocs, TimeMap, and TrialDirector, as well as understand the common functions and purposes of similar programs.
Common billing procedures and payment agreements, accurate time tracking, proper calendar and docketing procedures as well as the processes involved in electronic discovery will be addressed through a variety of exercises. In addition, students will be presented with real-life scenarios and asked to identify and examine ethical issues raised by the use of technology in a legal practice.
Successful graduates of this course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from the college or university of their choice.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers
Lesson 2: Legal Timekeeping & Billing Software
Lesson 3: Databases, Case Management & Docket Control Software
Lesson 4: Electronic Discovery
Lesson 5: Litigation Support Software
Lesson 6: The Electric Courthouse, Automated Courtroom & Presentation Graphics
Expectations
This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend approximately 9 hours per lesson reading and completing writing assignments. Please note that extensions will not be granted for this online course. This course is the equivalent of at least 50 clock hours of study. 70% is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments for this course.