LGST 122 - Law Office Administration

A study of the principles of law office administration including organizational structures, law office personnel, systems approach, equipment, timekeeping, bookkeeping and accounting practices, indexing and filing, calendar and monitoring systems, library and retrieval systems, the office manual, and the law office layout. Students will complete practical problems in several areas. Major emphasis will be on the development and use of systems in the law office, including software, with the expectation of increasing efficiency and reducing legal costs. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): LGST 101. Three hours lecture/discussion each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Describe the procedures and management principles commonly used in a law office.
Summarize the basic ethical rules associated with the practice of law.
Communicate effectively, using industry specific terms, in a professional setting.
Utilize current software for law office administration and case management.
Identify proper law firm accounting and time-keeping procedures.

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