College of Humanities, Business and Education
Paralegal Program
Spring Semester 2004
Course Title: Computers in Law
Course Number: Legal Studies 343
Class Hours: Tuesday &Thursday; 4:30 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
Classroom: Zurn Science Center Room 122
Instructor: Mary Alfieri Richmond, Esquire
                Heidt &Richmond
                900 State Street, Suite 215, Erie, PA 16501
                Office: 455-2200
                Home: 833-8005
                Email: alfrich@velocity.net
Office Hours: After all classes or anytime by appointment

Required Texts: Using Computers in the Law Office, 4thEdition, Brent D. Roper; West Publishing - Thompson Learning, I    (2004) Other written materials as provided during the semester.

Course Objective: To introduce the use of the computers and other technology in the law office and the Courtroom.

Teaching Approach: This course is taught by lecture and hands-on practical experience in using computer applications and learning skills and techniques for performing legal research on the Internet and other electronic media.

Attendance: Attendance at all classes is expected of all students. The course grade will be based upon the general quality of work performed and by such factors as prompt completion of all assignments, papers, and readings, by presence for all examinations, and by participation in class discussion. Absences from class will only be permitted with the presentation of a physician's release or by prior approval of the instructor.