Law Office Technology

Technology is being utilized in law office.

Are you looking to add to your legal skillset? Our Law Office Technology certificate is designed for attorneys, current paralegals, and students to prepare for the technology requirements within the legal profession.

Technical Certificate

This certificate will prepare you to use the technology software commonly used in law offices today along with the ethical rules for using this software. You will gain the skills necessary to gather, create, utilize, and store information within law offices, corporations, government agencies, or while performing legal research.

Length

One year

COSTS

About $3,390 total in tuition and fees.

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COURSE LIST

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After Nashville State

You are workforce ready! With a certification in law office technology, you may work as a legal data analyst, legal document specialist, or court clerk. Work with our Career Services team to launch your career.

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Campus Availability: Courses for this degree are available at a variety of campus locations and online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

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Skills You Will Learn

Ability to use legal research methods online and in print
Creation of legal documents
Knowledge of common billing software
Utilization of law office management software or law practice software
Use of Microsoft Office programs
Familiarity with electronic court filing and e-discovery software
Understanding of the ethical rules governing law office technology

Note: The Law Office Technology Technical Certificate is not designed to help you to become a paralegal and is not approved by the American Bar Association.

Industry Certifications Available

Westlaw certification
NSLT Law Office Technology certification
NSLT e-Discovery certification
Relativity certification

Career Outlook

Credit for What You Know

You may be eligible to earn college credit based on the experience you already have. This experience could come from your job, the military, and more.

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE