SOFTWARE ESSENTIALS FOR THE LAW OFFICE
This dynamic course is designed for legal professionals interested in improving their skills and knowledge of commonly used computer technology and programs within the law office. Course topics include: computer operating systems and peripheral devices; time tracking and billing software; database, case management and docket control software; litigation support software; electronic discovery, and trial presentation and graphics software.
Hands on exercises will prepare students to work with popular programs such as MS PowerPoint, Practice Master’s Tabs 3, AbacusLaw, Summation iBlaze, Trial Director and LexisNexis Casemap & TimeMap, as well as understand the common functions and purposes of similar programs.
Common billing procedures and payment agreements, accurate time tracking, proper calendar and docketing procedures as well as the processes involved in electronic discovery will be addressed through a variety of exercises. In addition, students will be presented with real-life scenarios and asked to identify and examine ethical issues raised by the use of technology in a legal practice.
Cost: $729
2012 Online Sessions: |
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Session 1 |
January 9 | February 24 |
Session 2 |
March 5 | April 20 |
Session 3 |
April 30 | June 15 |
Session 4 |
June 25 | August 10 |
Session 5 |
August 20 | October 5 |
Session 6 |
October 15 | November 30 |
2013 Online Sessions: |
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Spring I |
January 14 | March 01 |
Spring II |
March 11 | April 26 |
Summer I |
May 06 | June 21 |
Summer II |
July 01 | August 16 |
Fall I |
August 26 | October 11 |
Fall II |
October 21 | December 06 |
To Register: Follow the Link or (contact: The Center for Legal Studies or call 1-800-522-7737 for payments plans)
*WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Students may drop the course with a full tuition refund less a non-refundable $15 administrative fee if written notice is sent to The Center for Legal Studies by email at info@legalstudies.com by the Wednesday before class begins. Students may drop the course with a 50% tuition refund if written notice is sent to The Center for Legal Studies by email at info@legalstudies.com anytime from the Thursday before the course begins until the first Thursday of class. After the first Thursday of class, no refunds will be issued.
***All classes are subject to cancellation if there is insufficient number of attendees. ***
For additional information contact:
BINATIONAL CENTER
Continuing Education
5201 University Boulevard, Pellegrino Hall 301A
Laredo, TX 78041
Tel. 956.326.3068 — Fax 956.326.2838
Email: continuingeducation@tamiu.edu
Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm