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LAW 145 Computer Applications in the Law Office (3)
3 hours lecture per week
Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ESL 100 and keyboarding skills.
Comment: LAW 145 may not be audited.
LAW 145 is an introductory course designed to acquaint legal students with various computer concepts, practical computer applications, and the use of technology in the legal environment. Topics include Windows™, word processing, the Internet, electronic mail, electronic database, electronic spreadsheet, the electronic courtroom, and legal-specific programs such as those for litigation support, timekeeping and billing, legal research, document generation, case organization and management, law office management, etc. Ethical considerations are discussed along with case studies and hands-on application activities.
Upon successful completion of LAW 145, the student should be able to:
- Define computer concepts and terminology.
- Explain the functions of the components of a computer system in the law office.
- Explain the impact of computers and technology in the legal office.
- Describe the different classes of software and their functions as used in a law office.
- Describe ethical considerations relating to technology in a legal office.
- Input and process data to produce information or documentation using various legal office applications.
- Explain the use of email and the Internet in the legal environment.
- Describe how courts use technology and the features of a paperless office.
- Explain the importance of maintaining computer and network security.
- Communicate with others in a support or user position about technology as it relates to the legal community.