This course is an introduction to data and knowledge management in the context of law firms, corporate legal departments, and court administration.  It mixes a theoretical basis with the practical application of how the theory is currently being used in legal administration. It is offered as part of the Masters of Science in Legal Administration (MSLA) program at DU Law School, and will be conducted entirely online.

As you prepare to take this course, please download the syllabus from this link.  Please also review the Course Policies document from this link, which contains much more information about this course, including its structure, purpose, and grading.  For the first class, in addition to the reading assignment described in the syllabus, please send a resume and picture to Professor Thomson - so he can get to know you better.

Most of our work together in this course will take place within the DU Blackboard online learning environment.  You must enroll in the Blackboard site for our class, which you can do through the MyWeb system (access the Courses tab), or at this link.  You will need your DU Student ID and your password to access the system.

As we begin the course, note that some of the classes will take place "real-time" in the Wimba Live Classroom software on the Blackboard site.  You will need a microphone on your PC or Mac to participate in these classes, and some software installed on your computer.  There is more information about this under the Communication link, Wimba Live Classroom link on the Blackboard site.

Click here if you would like to read evaluations I have received from students over the last several summers when I have taught in the MSLA program.