LSTD206  - Law Office Management

This course is a study of the fundamental issues associated with the management and administration of law office operations, to include private and government practice and the many different forms of law office arrangements. The student will acquire a basic knowledge of the principles of management; the issues relating to employment and hiring practices; and the different types of law office personnel structures. The course will also cover law office billing practices, accounting systems and methods used for determining cost of legal services. Additionally, the student will learn the basics of managing law office systems such as a docket control system and the files and records systems. The course will also introduce the student to the role of technology in the management and administration of the law office.