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Aug 06, 2026
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2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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LAW 102 - Legal Computer Applications
Description: Introduction to, and advanced application of, computer software applications used in a law office and the business community. Includes computer research tools, e-mail, application of general office management software to the legal environment, ethical considerations, and law office practice concepts, time and billing, calendaring, and docket control, case management, document management, litigation support, computer research tools, and ethical considerations.
Prerequisites:
Corequisite:
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Course Content:
- Computer hardware and software
- Software programs for law office management
- Legal database and internet research
- Complex legal documents
- Ethical considerations and basic law office practice concepts
- Electronic presentation software
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the use of technology in the practice of law and in the management of the law office. (1-4, 6)
- Use a variety of computer applications available to assist the legal professional in the performance of daily tasks. (1-4, 6)
- Prepare research strategies for the use of legal databases and Internet research. (3)
- Describe the application of general office management software packages to the legal environment (1-3, 6)
- Identify ethical concerns relating to technology and the practice of law. (5)
Required Assessment:
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