WIOA Certified

This is an accelerated online course for legal professionals who want to improve their skills and knowledge of computer technology and programs commonly used in law offices.

Hands-on exercises will teach you:

• how to work with programs such as MS PowerPoint, Practice Master’s Tabs 3, AbacusLaw, Trial Director and LexisNexis Casemap & TimeMap;
• common billing procedures and payment agreements, accurate time tracking, proper calendar and docketing procedures; and
• processes for electronic discovery.

Through real-life scenarios, you'll examine ethical issues involved in the use of technology in a legal practice.

Lessons

• Introduction to computers
• Legal timekeeping and billing software
• Databases, case management & docket control software
• Electronic discovery
• Litigation support software
• The electric courthouse, automated courtroom & presentation graphics

Expectations

• You are expected to spend at least 50 hours of study, or about 9 hours per lesson, reading and completing writing assignments.
• Extensions are not granted for this online course.
• 70 percent is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments.

What you earn

Successful graduates earn a certificate of completion from St. Cloud State University, and a certificate of course hours completed from The Center for Legal Studies.