The course will review the formation of the firm, partner and staff issues, client development, financial analysis techniques required to understand profitability and planning for growth, computer and communication technology, timekeeping, billing and money management issues, office process flow systems for case management, marketing and social media, facilities management, docketing, deadlines and appointments, ethical issues and much more.

The course capstone is the preparation of a detailed business plan prepared by the firm members.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Pass/Fail Only
Written Assignment: Preparation of a detailed business plan
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 12
Final Exam Given: No, see course description
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.