Welcome to The Connected Attorney: Concepts and Principles for Technology Enabled Practice (AJTS-001)
As was stated in the invitation letter, this course is being offered by the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS), in conjunction with the Eugene Dupuch Law School.
The aim of this course is to imbue current and future attorneys and legal practitioners with a fundamental understanding of the value and importance of technology in the workplace. It will explore the basic concepts for attorneys who want to leverage technology to improve your productivity, efficiency, and the overall service you deliver to your clients.
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Course Description
The nature of work and organizations is changing rapidly, driven by information and communications technology innovations. The client’s expectations for technology-savvy services are driving the need for changes in how legal business is conducted.
The theories, concepts, approaches, and techniques used in the past to manage work, particularly in the legal practice, are also changing in the face of the new realities of remote work, process automation, Internet-connected devices, and other digital technologies.
This course explores the basic concepts for attorneys who want to leverage technology to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall service to deliver to clients.
Requirements
Participants will require:
- Laptop / Tablet, Webcam & Microphone
- Internet Connection
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to imbue current and future attorneys and legal practitioners with a fundamental understanding of the value and importance of technology in the workplace. It also presents practical guidance
- Define key technology terms and concepts relevant to lawyers and legal practice.
- Recognize key trends in office automation to improve investment and decision-making.
- Discover key best practices for law practice management using information and communications technology.
- Apply key best practices to improve personal and office productivity.
Course Overview
Course Introduction & Overview
- Introduction of Facilitators
- Course Structure and Objectives
- Getting the Most from the Course
- Required Materials and Resources
- Class Introductions
The Evolution of Legal Practice: Impact of Tech
Technology’s impact on the legal profession
Common Terms and Concepts
- Computing Devices
- Laptop, Monitors, Printers, Scanners, Smart Devices (phones, tablets)
- Computing Applications
- The Internet, Video Conferencing, Social Media, Cloud Computing
Technology At Work – An Overview
- Technology As Your Servant, Not Your Master
- Avoiding Technology Paralysis / Overcoming Technology Fears
- Office Productivity: Apps For That – Productivity Suites, Search Engines for Research, Office Management
- Office Automation: e-filing, case management, workflow management, performance management, client management, online hearings
- Health and Wellness