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)
Jan Berinstein's book,
Formatting Legal Documents With
Microsoft Word 2010,
is available for purchase on Amazon.com and on Lulu.com!
The book explains how to restore the defaults and make the program
more user-friendly,
shows how to set up pleading captions and footers, align text with
pleading paper, generate a TOC and a TOA,
track changes, compare documents, and much more!
Loads of helpful hints for automating your work, using keyboard
shortcuts, and troubleshooting.
To purchase the Word 2010 book on Lulu or see a preview that includes (among
other things) the entire Table of Contents, click the icon below.
To purchase a slightly revised version of the book on Amazon.com,
click this link.
Jan Berinstein's first book,
Formatting Legal Documents With
Microsoft Office Word 2007,
is also available for purchase on Lulu.com, as well as 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 Word 2007 book on Lulu or see a preview that includes (among
other things) the entire Table of Contents, click the icon below.
To purchase a slightly revised version of the book on Amazon.com,
click this link.
Amazon's shipping charges tend to be
lower, but Lulu frequently offers discount coupons that offset the extra costs.
On-Site Training (at Your Office) for Individuals and Small Groups
We offer expert training for individuals and small groups in:
- MS Word®
- WordPerfect®
- Converting / Moving From WordPerfect to MS Word
- Computer Literacy for Busy Lawyers
- Computers for Seniors
- Excel basics
- PowerPoint essentials
- 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:
- Aligning text with pleading line numbers
- Setting up case captions
- Inserting a CRC Rule 2.110 compliant footer
- Adding a code for the file name and path
- 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.
compusavvy AT earthlink DOT net (just substitute the @ symbol for "AT," substitute a period
for "DOT," and remove any spaces).
Discounted One-on-One Training for Legal Secretaries
We also provide discounted training for legal secretaries who want to brush up
on their skills—on their own dime. Typically, we do one-on-one sessions on weekends at a
mutually
agreeable location. If you have a friend or co-worker who wants training, too, we can work out
an even better price.
Give us a call (818) 776-1228 or send us an e-mail at the compusavvy AT
earthlink DOT net address, and we'll try to set something up.
Hands-On Computer Classes
Class Schedule
We are in the process of scheduling classes in Los Angeles, Irvine, San Francisco, San
Jose, and Sacramento. 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 Word (Word 2007 or Word 2010)
- Preparing and Formatting Legal Documents With WordPerfect (version X3, X4, or X5)
- Becoming Bilingual: A Crash Course in MS Word for WordPerfect Users
- Introduction to Word 2010
- Working With Styles in Word (Word 2007 or Word 2010)
- Generating a Table of Contents and Table of Authorities in Word 2007
- Generating a Table of Contents and Table of Authorities in Word 2010
- Generating a Table of Contents and Table of Authorities With WordPerfect
- Computer Literacy for Busy Lawyers (series of six classes)
- Computers for Seniors (series of six classes)
- Introduction to Excel
- and
- PowerPoint Essentials
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 on request.
Low prices extended through March 31, 2012!
We have extended our reduced class prices through at least March 31, 2012. Most half-day
classes now
cost just $195.00 per person; most full-day classes cost a mere
$275.00 per person.
We still provide early-bird discounts and discounts for multiple students from the same company
or organization.
Prices for on-site and customized one-on-one classes vary; call us or
send an e-mail message for more information. All classes include
substantive written materials.
For up to-date information, e-mail us at
compusavvy AT earthlink DOT net (just substitute the @ sign for "AT" and a period for "DOT"
and remove any spaces). Alternatively, you can give us a call at (818) 776-1228. If we are not in
the office when you call, please leave a detailed 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.
CompuSavvy Blog Offers Word & WordPerfect Tips!
Lots of useful stuff. We've posted articles about
aligning text with the pleading paper (in Word), inserting a filename or filename and path code
(in both Word and WordPerfect), the role of the non-printing characters (in Word), creating
QuickWords (WordPerfect), customizing the Quick Access Toolbar (Word 2007 and 2010),
using line breaks (Word and WordPerfect), removing unwanted border lines in Word, closing a
document without closing Word, centering a page vertically (Word and WordPerfect), disabling
an F-lock keyboard, and much more.
TechnoLawyer regularly links to the blog, and The
American Bar Association included the
blog in its "60 Sites in 60 Minutes 2010" list in March of 2010!
We add articles on a regular basis. Be sure to return every now and then
to see what's new!
Thanks for dropping by!
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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