Learning outcomes

To be familiar with the terms in the computers world; learn to use specific tools for lawyers (advanced text writing functionalities, data bases, particular net tools ...).

Discover the IA world.

Goals

By the end of the course unit, the student will be able to:

  • Constructively interpret the concepts covered during the course in the context of exchanges with IT professionals
  • Use a word processor correctly by applying the concepts covered in the course
  • More generally, use the IT tools covered in the course effectively

Content

1. The material
What a computer? How is it made up?

2. The operating system
How the computer is managed? What can one make some?

3. Standard software
The following concepts are studied: the text processing, the spreadsheet, software of presentation, the navigator Web (including an introduction to language HTML), e-mail.

4. Application software
In addition to the standard software, there is the different one, style of the expert systems. In understanding the mechanism often allows to better use them.

5. Networks
The basic concepts on the networks necessary to comprehension of Internet are approached within the framework of the course.

6. Theory of data bases and legal data bases
In order to use the data bases as well as possible, it is also necessary to understand the working procedure of it. The course tries to answer this waiting.

Exercices

Two 2-hour sessions are scheduled at appropriate times during the course.

Teaching methods

Teacher training with context experiments when needed is the basis. Some lessons are on computer.
Written notes are available.

Assessment method

Assessment Method

The evaluation consists of an individual oral or written exam, preceded by a one-hour preparation period. The exam presentation lasts approximately 15 minutes.

The assessment includes:

  1. Theoretical questions
  2. Practical exercises

Evaluation Criteria

By the end of the course unit, the student is expected to:

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the concepts covered during the course.
  • Provide a critical perspective on those concepts and, more broadly, on the subject area.
  • Solve practical exercises similar to those practiced during the hands-on sessions.


Sources, references and any support material

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Law Standard 0 3
Bachelor in Law Standard 2 3
Bachelor in Law Standard 3 3