Center for Continuing Studies
Software Essentials for the Legal Office
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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.
2019 sessions
- March 11 - April 26
- May 6 - June 21
- July 1 - Aug. 16
- Aug. 26 - Oct. 11
Cost: $729
Materials: "Using Computers in the Law Office Bundle for CLS" and "Oran's Dictionary of the Law, 4th Edition" can be ordered through our partner, The Center for Legal Studies.
Alternate registrations
- 800-522-7737, and pay by credit card
- Complete this form (PDF) to pay by check or purchase order
Need a payment plan?
- Complete a registration form (PDF), then submit it by email, mail or fax
- Make a 25 percent down-payment and arrange monthly payments
Contact: Angela Olson
