LEGL 1306 Law Practice Management

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is required for all students pursuing a degree in Paralegal Studies. Topics covered include legal management techniques and practices, law office structures, client communications, and billing and record-keeping processes.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

distinguish the members of a legal team;
identify the various types of legal fee agreements;
explain the differences between billable and non-billable time;
explain the importance of trust accounts; and
summarize the importance of law office staff manuals.