PLA1763 Law Office Management (AS)
Prerequisite: PLA1003 (with a grade of C or higher)
This course provides an in-depth examination of the organization and management of law offices and legal departments. Students will explore the essential technologies that support legal practice, key management concepts, and professional communication skills. Topics include the structure of private firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies, with emphasis on administrative systems and procedures, timekeeping and accounting practices, and methods of compensation and profit distribution.