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Introduction to Litigation & the Paralegal Role

Description
  • Description: This day focuses on providing a foundational understanding of litigation and the role of a litigation paralegal. You'll learn about the different stages of a lawsuit, the basic legal terminology used, and the types of tasks a paralegal typically performs. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand the basic structure of a lawsuit, the role of a litigation paralegal, and basic legal terminology.
Available

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Overview of Litigation Software & Technology

  • Description: This day introduces the different types of software and technology used in litigation. You’ll explore the main software categories and how they are used. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Gain a broad overview of the software landscape used in litigation and a general understanding of their uses.
Locked

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
3

Introduction to Case Management Software

  • Description: Learn about the purpose and functionalities of case management software. This includes understanding how case files are created, how calendars are maintained, and how communication is logged. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand the purpose of case management software and how it is used to organize and manage case information.
Locked

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Introduction to Document Management Systems

  • Description: Focus on understanding the purpose and functionalities of Document Management Systems (DMS) in litigation. This includes learning how to upload, store, and retrieve documents, as well as how to search and version control them. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Familiarity with the use and importance of document management systems in legal environments and understanding of how documents are organized and accessed.
Locked

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
5

Introduction to E-Discovery Fundamentals

  • Description: Dive into the basics of e-discovery. Learn about the EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model), the process of identifying, collecting, processing, reviewing, and producing electronic data. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understand the basic stages of the e-discovery process and how it relates to litigation.
Locked

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
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Exploring E-Discovery Software

  • Description: This day focuses on learning how e-discovery software is used for the review and production of documents. You will learn about search and filtering techniques and other key functions of e-discovery tools. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Familiarity with the basic functionalities of e-discovery software and how it is used to review and analyze documents.
Locked

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises
7

Ethics, Data Security, and Next Steps

  • Description: This day introduces the ethical considerations surrounding litigation technology, including data security and client confidentiality. It also provides guidance on further learning and career development. - Specific Resources/Activities: - Expected Outcomes: Understanding of the ethical considerations related to using litigation technology, and a plan for continued learning and professional development.
Locked

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals
  • Apply practical knowledge
  • Complete hands-on exercises

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