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PA230 Introduction To Legal Technology

Unit 3 Discussion

Computer Hardware, Software, and the Internet

Topic: Technology Wish List

Imagine you are a newly-hired paralegal working for an attorney in a sole practice. Similar to the paralegal discussed in the eBook, your attorney relies on you to manage the “technology” of the office. Based on your Web research and what you learned from the textbook, create a technology hardware and software wish list for the new law firm and state why you recommend each item.

Include in your list the basic computer system design needed for the office. This should include any hardware needed to connect to the Internet, hardware needed for each person at his/her station and basic hardware needed for common office tasks, like printing, copying, etc. In addition, include at least three types of hardware (Smartphone? Laptop?) the firm should have.

Conduct an Internet search for software that might be useful in a law office. What software programs would you recommend initially and why?

Upon answering the above questions please respond to three of your classmates.