2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

LEGL 304 - LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT


Credits: Three
Prerequisite: LEGL 101
This course covers the theory and practical aspects of law office management, including the functions of management, basic administrative procedures, basic principles of legal finance, facilities management, human resource management, legal record keeping and administrative ethics, and leadership skills. Students will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of legal administration and will learn to apply them in a law office/firm setting. In addition, the course is designed to equip students to better comprehend the business processes of decision-making, problem solving, and those inter-personal communications skills that are often misunderstood by those with little or no experience in the legal profession.