LAW 7009 - Computer Apps in Litigation

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Villanova University

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Description: This course teaches practical aspects of litigation strategy, emphasizing pretrial and courtroom-related technologies. Students learn the current state of the rapidly-evolving law of discovery relating to electronically stored and electronically generated information. Students also will apply skills in civil procedure, legal research, evidence and advocacy in a course focused on the ethical, procedural, evidentiary and systemic effects of technological legal innovations such as: imaging and database software which organizes, manages and retrieves evidence, documents, pleadings, and litigation research. electronic/Internet communication and research tools document drafting software remote witness testimony electronic trial presentation tools, including computer computer-based evidence display, re-creation, and simulation multimedia court records. The course will showcase litigation technology both in light of the problems it presents and the advantages it offers, and will provide students with hands-on use of computer technology in a simulated case. This course is not a computer programming, software training or law office management course. Students are expected to possess only basic word processing and electronic research skills. Prior completion of Evidence is suggested, but not required. Students will complete a series exercises involving the progress of a simulated litigation. Subject to change, grades are based upon a combination of class participation, a final presentation, and a take-home, open materials final exam. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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