PRL 425 - Law office Procedures and Computer Technology for Paralegals

(3 credits)

The student will learn how to research federal and state statutes, and case law using Westlaw and other computer programs. This course familiarizes students with practical inner workings of a law office. Topics include office organization, legal terminology, fees and billing procedures, scheduling and calendaring, preparation and maintenance of case files, preparation of law office forms, and an introduction to a variety of legal-specific software applications.