Technology in Law/Experimental

Catalog description

This course examines the intersection of law and technology with emphasis on the role of the paralegal in technology-driven legal environments and a focus on the practical skills and ethical responsibilities required in modern legal environments. Practical instruction is provided for legal technology tools and applications commonly used in law offices, courts, and corporate legal departments. Students develop competencies in case management software, document automation, calendaring, communication systems, time and document management programs, litigation support and trial presentation software. Special attention is given to confidentiality, data governance, professional responsibility, and technology competence as required by modern ethics standards.