PLA 1763 LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3 credits

Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H. This course analyzes the fundamental objectives of the management of a law office, the essential technology used in a law office, management concepts, and essential communication skills. Additional study will be focused upon the organization of private, corporate and government legal departments. Major attention will be upon administrative systems and procedures; time keeping and accounting practices; compensation and profit distribution. 47 contact hours.