LAW 19 - Introduction to Legal Technology

3 units
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: LAW 11 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is an introduction to the use of computers in the law office and the utilization of legal specific software for forms and document preparation. Emphasis is placed on how to automate document production and litigation support systems. Introduction to legal and general electronic information databases are covered. Current legal research software, such as Westlaw and Lexis, sources on the internet, and time and billing software are also included in the course.