[blindlaw] Computer-related skills

[Angela Matney]

I would also focus on maximizing your efficiency with your particular screen reader and a web browser. I use JAWS, which has many keyboard shortcuts for Internet Explorer. For example, I can press "x" or "shift-x" to move to the next or previous checkbox, respectively. These keystrokes will be invaluable when you are required to access legal databases online. Even transactional lawyers must conduct research, and being able to efficiently navigate webpages is essential. I suppose this is really one specific application of the excellent general advice Randy gave you.

Best of luck,

Angie





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-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Farber, Randy
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 4:54 PM
To: Blind Law Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Computer-related skills

Rahul -

1.      Work on becoming a touch typist.  You will need to focus on discussions and other matters, while you are typing.

2.      Learn shortcuts for Windows, Word, Excel and whatever other systems you will be using.

These two tasks will keep you busy for quite a while.  Both of them are ongoing tasks, but you need to focus on them.

Randy

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rahul Bajaj
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 3:42 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Computer-related skills

Hi all,

I hope you all are doing well.
I am going to have a few sessions with an assistive technology expert in the coming days.
I am a technophobe.  I can only perform very basic functions like using the internet, reading books, etc on my computer.
I intend to become a transactional lawyer after completing my education.
So, what computer-related skills should I focus on?
I do not want my limited knowledge of computers to act as an impediment during my internships and in my career in general.
So, please give me  some specific tips which would help me to work more efficiently.
Your help would be greatly valued.

Best,
Rahul

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