Computer Classes and On-Site (Customized) Training
for Law Firms and Legal Professionals


CompuSavvy provides hands-on computer training throughout California.

We specialize in on-site software training for law firms,
as well as corporate legal departments and government agencies.

We also teach hands-on computer classes!
(For information about scheduled classes,
see our Upcoming Classes page)


NEW!

Jan Berinstein's new book,
Formatting Legal Documents With Microsoft Office Word 2007,
is now available for purchase on Lulu.com and on Amazon.com!
The book contains numerous tips and tricks, plus instructions for working with headers and footers, styles,
automatic paragraph numbering, tracking changes, generating a TOC and TOA, and much more!

To purchase the book on Lulu or see a preview that includes (among other things) the entire Table of Contents, click the icon below.

Support independent publishing: buy this book on Lulu.


On-Site Training (at Your Office) for Individuals and Small Groups

We offer expert training for individuals and small groups in:
  • WordPerfect®
  • MS Word®
  • Converting / Moving From WordPerfect to MS Word
  • Internet fundamentals / Internet legal research
  • Excel basics
  • PowerPoint essentials
  • Windows®
  • and more!

Let us help you get the most out of your software. We'll teach you the features you most need to know, such as:
  • Creating pleading paper
  • Setting up case captions
  • Inserting a CRC Rule 2.110 compliant footer
  • Using automatic paragraph numbering
  • Cross-referencing
  • Redlining / comparing documents
    and
  • Generating a table of contents / table of authorities

We've been working with law firms — both as trainers and as legal word processors with vast experience formatting a variety of legal documents — for more than two decades, so we understand your computing needs. We take the time to answer your questions, and we explain things in plain English! Plus, we provide lots of handy "cheat sheets" you can refer to long after the formal training has ended. And we'll show you lots of time-saving tips and shortcuts.

Advantages of On-Site Training

On-site training for individuals and small groups is more convenient for many people than laboratory classes. It's more economical, too! Plus, you can focus on the specific topics and features you most want to learn. Best of all, you get our undivided attention!

So call CompuSavvy at (818) 776-1228 or drop us a note to inquire about prices and/or scheduling. We will be happy to design custom training that meets the needs of your staff. Our e-mail address is compusavvy AT earthlink.net -- just substitute the @ sign for "AT" and remove any spaces.


Hands-On Computer Classes

Class Schedule

We have scheduled some classes in Los Angeles, Irvine, San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento, and are in the process of scheduling additional classes throughout California. See our Upcoming Classes page for details! (And keep checking back!)


Classes

The following is a list of lab classes we offer (depending on demand). Most of these classes can be tailored for your particular needs and taught on site in your training facility.

You can choose among:
  • Preparing and Formatting Legal Documents With MS Word 2007
  • Preparing and Formatting Legal Documents With MS Word 2003
  • Preparing and Formatting Legal Documents With WordPerfect X3/X4
  • Becoming Bilingual: A Crash Course in MS Word for WordPerfect Users
  • Introduction to Word 2007
  • Generating a Table of Contents and Table of Authorities With Word 2007
  • Generating a Table of Contents and Table of Authorities With Word 2003
  • Generating a Table of Contents and Table of Authorities With WordPerfect
  • Automating Legal Documents With MS Word — Using Styles
  • Internet Legal Research
  • Introduction to Excel
  • PowerPoint Essentials
    and
  • Basic Computer Literacy

Most of our classes are small (six to twelve students) half-day or full-day hands-on workshops. Some longer classes and customized classes are available.

Discounts available!!

Most half-day classes cost $215 to $250 per person; most full-day classes cost $295 to $325 per person. We provide early-bird discounts and discounts for multiple students from the same company or organization, as well as for referrals that turn into class registrations. Prices for on-site and customized classes vary; call or e-mail for more information. All classes include substantive written materials.

For more information, e-mail us at compusavvy AT earthlink.net (just substitute the @ sign for "AT" and remove any spaces), and we will be happy to add you to our mailing list. Be sure to include a "snail mail" (street) address for regular mailings as well as your e-mail address. Please also let us know which classes you are most interested in taking. And feel free to suggest additional computer classes that might be of interest.

Alternatively, give us a call at (818) 776-1228. If we are not in the office when you call, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and the best times to reach you, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.


NEW!

CompuSavvy Blog Offers Word & WordPerfect Tips!

Check it out. You can find our blog by clicking this link.

Lots of useful stuff. We're just getting started, but so far we've posted articles about inserting a filename or filename and path code (in both Word and WordPerfect), QuickWords (WordPerfect), customizing the Quick Access Toolbar (Word 2007), line breaks (Word and WordPerfect), the role of the paragraph symbol or pilcrow in Word, inserting symbols (both programs), and more.

We will continue to add articles on a sporadic basis. Be sure to return every now and then to see what's new!


Thanks for dropping by!

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(the date this official CompuSavvy site became functional).


To contact us: Our e-mail address is compusavvy AT earthlink DOT net (just substitute the @ sign for "AT" and a period for "DOT" and remove any spaces).

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