![]() There are lots of tutorials on YouTube which will help you refine your skills. Understanding how to create an effective presentation or poster in Microsoft PowerPoint and or Prezi is important, you might be involved in a client presentation or a training event. Find an opportunity to work with a student colleague to create and edit a document, spreadsheet or presentation using Google Docs. You may be collaborating with colleagues through Practice Management Systems, Office 365 and Google Drive, knowing how to use those tools is critical for future success. In practice, you will draft a variety of different documents including letters, agreements, contracts and court forms, being confident in advanced find and replace, review tools, track changes and formatting in Microsoft Word is essential. Law school is a great opportunity to familiarise and practice using technology tools to give you confidence to engage with new forms of technology. Mastering these functions provides a foundation from which to build on. To build your technology skills set, start with the basics- you should be able to demonstrate proficiency in common office software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat and Connect. Law students need to work to develop relevant skills and competencies to market themselves to law firms. ![]() So law students need to work to develop relevant skills and competencies to market themselves to law firms, being able to demonstrate technological acumen is an increasingly valuable addition to the portfolio of skills that will help your application stand out. Lawyers entering practice today require an understanding of the relationship between law and technology. Technology is shaping the practice of law and changing how legal services are being delivered. ![]() Below Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice Centre at The Open University, talks Lawyer monthly through some of the key tech skills you should get your head around. ![]()
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