Lawson Software Americas 10-K 2002 FY Annual report

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EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

        We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-91160 and 333-74842) of Lawson Software, Inc. of our report dated June 21, 2002, except as to Note 22, which is as of June 28, 2002 relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedules, which appears in this Form 10-K.

	/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, MN August 23, 2002

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EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS