For the first time, The College of Law offered practitioners an opportunity to learn more about current courtroom technology and its implications on case preparation and the delivery of evidence.

In coordination with The Centre for Legal and Court Technology and the Courtroom 21 Project in Williamsburg, Virginia, Evidence Technology provided some practical insights to the digital courtroom. The evening session included a guided tour through the new Queen Square Courts in Sydney.

Adrian Alback, Courtroom Technology Manager for the Federal Court of Australia was generous to offer his time and support to lead a brief courtroom tour and answer questions. Adrian said “at first people were a little timid to ask questions”. He went on to say “there seems to be a real need for more practical and vocational support for courtroom users. Parties want to know how to prepare evidentiary media to take advantage of some of the more advanced display systems and features of the new courtrooms”.

The College of Law publishes a wide range of continuing professional education programs via a print catalogue and on its website. See http://www.collaw.edu.au/Composite-Pages/Continuing-Legal-Education-CLE/ Participants earn professional development credits by attending. Director of the College’s Contining Education section, Una Doyle, says, “Understanding technology in the workplace is an essential skill for professionals in the legal sector.”

Una said, “the practical content was well received and the College received some very encouraging feedback from participants – we will definitely run this session again.”.

Evidence Technology wishes to acknowledge the support of the Federal Court of Australia and Adrian for providing his time on a pro-bono basis. Also to The Centre for Legal and Court Technology whom have offered support for ongoing seminars. Evidence Technology is proud to be associated with The College of Law and more specifically, to deliver content that practitioners feel is useful to the profession.

Evidence Technology welcomes feedback on the course content and is able to offer tailored professional development sessions on a flexible basis (at the College’s City campus and seminar rooms or via lunchtime boardroom briefing sessions) on request.

For additional information regarding the above or to enquire about arranging a tailored professional development brief in your own chambers or office, please contact:

Don Mackintosh - NSW Practice Manager on
T: +61 2 8090 7800
F: +61 2 8090 8900
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