PARA 1145 Syllabus

Subject Code

PARA

Course Number

1145

Course Title

Law Office Management

Prerequisites

Prerequisite/Corequisite: PARA 1100

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall and Spring

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course introduces students to common forms of law practice. Students will be exposed to methods of billing and time-keeping, automation in the law office, the law office library, the appropriate role of support staff in the law office, and ethical concerns relevant to law office management. Topics include forms of law practice and insurance needs, support systems, support staff, and ethical responsibilities. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.