Description | Prerequisites | Textbook/Materials | Methods | Grade | Content | Competencies | Scans Competencies |Academic Dishonesty | ADA | College Policies

I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Legal Document Processing includes skill development in the production of legal documents used in the law office and in and court systems.      

II. REQUIRED BACKGROUND
Prerequisite: High-level keyboarding and word processing skills        

III. TEXTS AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS
Using Computers in the Law Office , Fifth Edition , Delmar Thomson Learning; Roper, Brent, 2008. ISBN 1-4180-3312-X.

IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

POFL 2301 includes applications of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software specific to law office management and legal document production techniques. Also presents many uses of computers in the law office as well as basic computer hardware and software concepts.

1. Computers in the Law Office
2. Computer Hardware and Software
3. Word Processing, PDF File Creation, and Document Assembly
4. Legal Document Production
5. Spreadsheet Software
6. Database Management Systems

VI. COMPETENCIES

VII.  COURSE GRADE

A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded "F." Postponed examinations result in a grade of "I." The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an "F." (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)

B. Departmental Requirements:

1. Homework 50%
   Includes work completed in classroom and outside classroom as listed on the assignment sheet.
2. Tests 25%
   Document and theory tests. Measurement of skill in preparation of mailable copy of typical legal documents.
3. Final Exam 25%
   The final examination is a comprehensive performance test.
   

SCANS Competencies

The following SCANS Competencies are included in this course:

The following SCANS Foundations are included in this course:

VIII. Policies and Procedures

1. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.
2. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998
3. ADA Statement: "As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
4. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
5. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the "Student Code of Conduct" in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
6. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
7. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
   Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of "W' (withdraw). It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
8. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
9. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
   ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 485-0099
   ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
   ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)
10. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the "Student Code of Conduct" and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. http://www.alamo.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/2006%20SAC%20Bulletin%20Online/2006-07_SAC_Bulletin.pdf

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***TURN IN COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ONLY!***

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