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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

  • Fall
  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

What will I learn?

  1. Describe types of hardware, software and other technologies used in the law office.
  2. Explain the ethical issues associated with the use of hardware, software and other technologies used in the law office.
  3. Create documents typically used in a law office using Microsoft Office programs.
  4. Track appointments and deadlines for law firm personnel using legal-specific calendaring software.
  5. Create timekeeping and billing records for law firm personnel using legal-specific timekeeping and billing software.
  6. Document information regarding litigation matters using legal-specific case management software.
  7. Explain the requirements of e-filing court documents.
  8. Describe the technology available in electronic courthouses and the ethical concerns relating to its use.
  9. Create a voiced-over presentation using several features available in presentation software.
  10. 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 *

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)
01/21/25 - 03/17/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost

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