LGL 222 - Information Technology for the Paralegal
Course Description
Effective: 2014-08-01
Provides extensive instruction on the use of technology in the law office, including word processing tools, spreadsheet programs, database management systems, office management programs, case management programs, electronic mail, the cloud, and use of the Internet in the practice of law.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
General Course Purpose
The course is designed for students to learn and apply the use of information technology in the legal profession. Knowledge of computer concepts and applications alone is not adequate for the paralegal in today's law office.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
ITE 115 or divisional approval
Course Objectives
- Use database management systems
- Use office management programs
- Use case management programs
- Perform calendaring, docketing, timekeeping, and billing
- Use word processing tools
- Use spreadsheet programs
- Use the internet, the cloud, and electronic mail in the practice of law
- Understand and perform functions of computerized litigation support
Major Topics to be Included
- Database Management Systems
- Legal Timekeeping and Billing
- Case Management
- Litigation Support Software
- The Internet, the Cloud, and Electronic Mail
- Office Management Software
- Trial Graphics