10110141Computer Applications-Legal
Course Information
Description
This course provides an introduction to computer hardware and software fundamentals, including an overview of traditional law office software, specialty law office and case management software, and litigation support software. Methods for learning and keeping current with software updates and changes will be explored.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Assess the technology needs of a law office.
    Assessment Strategies
    Scenario, Written Checklist
    Criteria
    List identifies types of technology necessary to complete specific tasks in a law office
    List identifies emerging technologies in a new law office
    List is generated in Microsoft Word
    You complete a quiz with a score of 70% or better

  2. Prepare a plan for setting up technology systems for a new law firm.
    Assessment Strategies
    Scenario, Written Product- Technology Purchase Request
    Criteria
    Request includes the cost of puchases
    Request includes the rationale or reasoning behind purchases
    Request is generated in Microsoft Word
    Request uses 100% accurate spelling, grammar, and formatting
    Request includes an accurate calculation of the total expenditure

  3. Investigate security and ethical issues related to Internet use in a law offfice.
    Assessment Strategies
    Scenario, Written Product- Internet Use Policy, Discussion Post
    Criteria
    Policy summarizes security issues related to Internet use
    Policy identifies ethical issues related to Internet use
    Policy describes precautions for using the Internet in law offices
    Policy is generated in Microsoft Word
    You complete a quiz with a score of 70% or better

  4. Use word processing software to prepare documents for a law office.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Document is formatted correctly
    Document includes correct page numbering
    You find and replace words
    You use correct spelling
    Document is generated in Microsoft Word
    You complete a quiz with a score of 70% or better

  5. Use electronic spreadsheet software to prepare documents for a law office.
    Assessment Strategies
    Scenario, Written Product
    Criteria
    Child support spreadsheet is calculated correctly
    Payroll spreadsheet is calculated correctly and includes a chart
    Documents are generated in Microsoft Excel including formulas
    You complete a quiz with a score of 70% or better

  6. Use a database for case information.
    Assessment Strategies
    Scenario, Practice Master Generated Reports
    Criteria
    You use Practice Master
    Office data is organized into a system in the correct locations including contacts, billing entries, and timekeeping including 100% accuracy in spelling and grammar
    You complete a quiz with a score of 70% or better

  7. Create a basic office management system using law office management software.
    Assessment Strategies
    Scenario, Clio Generated Reports, Microsoft Word Report
    Criteria
    Use Clio software for data management
    Report is generated in Microsoft Word
    Report compares and contrasts different law office database software packages
    You use Clio software to generate reports including contacts, matters, and timekeeping with 100% accuracy in spelling and grammar

  8. Create a trial exhibit presentation.
    Assessment Strategies
    Scenario, Presentation, Graphic Timeline
    Criteria
    Presentation is generated in Microsoft PowerPoint
    Presentation includes graphics, transitions, and notes
    Presentation includes key concepts from a given scenario including correct spelling of party names, location of events, and timeline entries
    You complete a quiz with a score of 70% or better
    You use LexisNexis Case Map software
    Case management timeline includes all of the key events including events at the beginning of the case up to and including the incident involved
    Timeline includes 100% accurate dates and spelling

  9. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of a paperless office.
    Assessment Strategies
    Report
    Criteria
    Report outlines the advantages and disadvantages of a paperless office
    Process meets federal electronic filing procedures
    Report is generated in Microsoft Word
    You log in and use the PACER information service
    You complete a quiz with a score of 70% or better
    You use Adobe Pro
    You convert documents to PDF
    You manipulate PDF documents

  10. Analyze the impact of federal and court rules on electronic discovery.
    Assessment Strategies
    Report
    Criteria
    Report defines the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
    Report relates the Federal rules to discovery requests and responses
    You complete a quiz with a score of 70% or better

  11. Explore court rules on the use of technology.
    Assessment Strategies
    Scenario, Written Product- Discovery Plan
    Criteria
    Plan includes provisions that comply with the Federal Rules of Procedure