LAW 145 - Computer Applications in the Law Office

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160; keyboarding skills. Comment: LAW 145 may not be audited. LAW 145 is an introductory course designed to acquaint legal students with various computer concepts and practical computer applications in the legal environment. Topics include windows, word processing, the Internet, electronic mail, database, spreadsheet, and legal-specific programs such as those for litigation support, timekeeping and billing, legal research, document generation, docket control, etc. Ethical considerations are discussed along with case studies and hands-on application activities. Upon successful completion of LAW 145, the student should be able to: Define computer concepts and terminology. Identify basic hardware components of computer systems. Explain the impact of computers and technology in the legal office. Identify and describe computer application programs used in a legal office. Describe ethical considerations relating to technology in a legal office. Input and process data to produce information or documentation using various legal office applications.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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