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LGLA2307 - Law Office Management

Catalog Description: This course presents the fundamentals of principles and structure of management, administration, and substantive systems in the law office including law practice technology as applied to paralegals. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: LGLA 1307, ENGL 1301

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 2201030000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: LGLA 2307
Course Title: Law Office Management

Course Rationale:

Paralegals must be familiar with management practices and issues in the law office. Some paralegals move into management positions and may become manager of paralegals or the entire office.

Learning Objectives:

Identify and explain the fundamental principles of management and administrative and substantive systems of the law office; explain the role of technology in the management and administration of the law office; apply management principles and technology; and explain ethical issues relating to law office operations.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Identify and explain the fundamental principles of management and administrative and substantive systems of the law office.
2. Explain the role of technology in the management and administration of the law office.
3. Apply management principles and technology.
4. Explain ethical issues relating to law office operations.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from....

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook listed in bookstore
2. Law Dictionary is recommended

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