BUSINESS 240 - Computers in the Law Office

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Description:

- This course is an elective in the Paralegal AAS program and can be taken in lieu of the Internship Requirement. The course is designed to be a general introduction to the use of computers and software programs in the modern law office. Office organization, legal terminology, fees and billing procedures, e-filing, scheduling and calendaring, preparation and maintenance of case files, preparation of law office forms, and an introduction and survey of a variety of legal specific software and legal Web resources are involved in this course. Students will develop a greater appreciation for computers by learning how computers can help paralegals complete tasks and assignments. This course includes hands on computer exercises using professional software programs and Web resources used in the law office by paralegals. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Business 223 or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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