Course Descriptions

PLS 255 - Law Office Technology

2 Credits

Provides students with an understanding of current trends in technology for use in various legal environments and commonly used software and applications. Students will learn about and evaluate different case management systems with functionality for timekeeping, accounting, administration, docketing, and litigation management and support. Additional topics covered include: ethical issues related to technology, cybersecurity, e-discovery, artificial intelligence and legal analytics. Students will gain hands-on experience with a number of tools that are available to assist with law office organization and case management.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of PLS 260, or permission of program director.

Course Learning Outcomes
1.Identify, describe, and use various types and applications of law office technology.
2.Describe and compare the various features of office and case management software.
3.Determine the criteria for selecting litigation management systems used in local litigation practices.
4.Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility rules as they relate to the use of technology in the law office, e-discovery, litigation support, and the use of artificial intelligence.

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