Legal Computer Applications
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-110-175
Course Description
10-110-175 LEGAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ...exploration of technology used in a law office including hardware, and general applications software, MS Office, and legal applications software for calendaring, docketing, timekeeping and billing, case/matter management; Wisconsin e-filing and electronic courtrooms; ethical issues and the paralegal's role with respect to technology in a law office. Students completing the course will earn a certificate from the National Society for Legal Technology. (Corequisite 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics)
Course Typically Offered
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What will I learn?
- Describe types of hardware, software and other technologies used in the law office.
- Explain the ethical issues associated with the use of hardware, software and other technologies used in the law office.
- Create documents typically used in a law office using Microsoft Office programs.
- Track appointments and deadlines for law firm personnel using legal-specific calendaring software.
- Create timekeeping and billing records for law firm personnel using legal-specific timekeeping and billing software.
- Document information regarding litigation matters using legal-specific case management software.
- Explain the requirements of e-filing court documents.
- Describe the technology available in electronic courthouses and the ethical concerns relating to its use.
- Create a voiced-over presentation using several features available in presentation software.
- Describe the function of a paralegal with respect to technology in a law office.
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 22648
- Delivery:
- Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W1
- Instructors:
- Beth Pless
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$496.55
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Class Notes
This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.
Meeting Times
Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
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01/21/25 - 03/17/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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