Foundational Lessons
An introduction to paperless that builds a solid foundation from which to start. This course looks at:
- Advantages of paperless over paper;
- A brief history of the PDF file and why it was invented;
- An overview of how to run a paperless office and the benefits that flow.
By the end of this course you will understand how paperless trumps paper, why the PDF file is a central element to a paperless office, and how you too can start to move towards a paperless office.
CPD – 2 Hours – 2 Points
In Paperless -v- Paper we look at: moving from paper to paperless; comparing paper to paperless; and specific ways that paperless trumps paper
In PDF – The Foundation Stone we look at PDF and why it is the ideal format for documents. We compare PDF with word processing and image files, and look at how to create PDFs, how to scan files ,and how to apply Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
In Paperless Lawyering I discuss: Wi-Fi independence; Managing screen space; Consultations; Negotiation & Mediation; Arbitration & Litigation; Outsourcing; Systematising your practice; Documenting your systems; Finding a virtual assistant; GDPR & Data Protection.