WOL-124: Law Office Management

Credits: 3 Credits (126 Clock Hours)
Self-paced: 4-month completion deadline.
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Description

Delve into the intricacies of law office management with WOL-124. As the legal landscape continues to evolve with technology, mastering the nuances of managing a modern law office becomes crucial. This course seamlessly integrates both traditional and digital elements, emphasizing client communication, administrative strategies, and ethical considerations. With the inclusion of Clio’s Boutique Plan cloud-based software, students gain hands-on experience, making their transition to a real-world setting smoother. Additionally, rich resources like up-to-date forms, charts, and exercises further reinforce core concepts and best practices.

Subjects covered include:

Exploration of various law practice types and the roles of legal team members.
Differentiating office administration from practice management.
Deep diving into the attorney-client privilege and its scope.
Mastery of timekeeping and billing in a legal context.
Recognizing the pitfalls of inadequate docket control systems and their consequences.
Understanding the significance of proficient file management.

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Students can enroll at Washington Technical Institute any time of the year. Open enrollment allows students the ability to start straining for a new career without waiting for a traditional semester to begin.

Self-Paced Courses

Every course at WTI is self-paced, allowing students to spend the time they need to master each lesson. Students have the flexibility to plan and adjust lessons to fit their schedule.

Accredited by MSA-CESS

Washington Technical Institute is regionally accredited as a postsecondary institution by the Middle States Association Colleges & Schools.

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Courses are self-paced and supported by qualified faculty. Students work on their reading, assignments, and quizzes on their own time. This flexibility allows students to study while navigating the rest of their busy lives. Our courses and programs have completion deadlines, but beyond that, students can complete the work on their own schedule. Instructors are always available for questions and support. Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings.

Features

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Technical Institute understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle. Our virtual classroom helps you fit your education into your life. Our synchronous sessions are designed to help provide additional instructor-led activities and interactions to help with some of the more complex topics. No need to worry, though…if you miss a session, they are all recorded! You can connect with your instructor on questions you have at any time.

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Program Starts

This program starts every day which means you do not have to wait to get started on your education!

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer or Chromebook to complete this class. Using a tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material.

Tuition

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Tuition Includes:

24/7 Access to WTI Interactive Online Classroom
Hands-on Instruction by qualified attorney professors
Audio Lectures (downloadable)
Westlaw or Lois Law Training
Lifetime Career Development Guidance
No Interest Installment Plans

Total Tuition: $599

Available Payment Options & Financing

Full Payment: $599
Payment Plan: $299.50 over 2 payments

Certain restrictions apply for students who pay for tuition via a third party, such as WIA, Vocational Rehabilitation, MyCAA and other funding sources. Please see the Financial Assistance page for details and other information

Curriculum

Focusing on technological advances that are changing the practice of law, WOL-124 Law Office Management, covers client relations and communication skills; legal fees, timekeeping and billing; client trust funds and law office accounting; calendaring, docket control, and case management; legal marketing; and file and law library management. This course includes Clio’s Boutique Plan cloud-based software, which allows students to learn a variety of skills. Other highlights include new ethics-related case reviews, up-to-date forms, charts, and checklists that illustrate important concepts relating to paralegals in the law office, and hands-on exercises.

Course Objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

Discuss the different types of law practices and the titles and duties of each member of the legal team.
Distinguish between office administration and practice management.
Explain the attorney–client privilege and to whom it applies.
Differentiate between timekeeping and billing.
Explain how a poor docket control system leads to ethical and malpractice claims.
Discuss why file management is important.

Ch 1: The Legal Team, Law Practices, and Law Firm Governance
Ch 2: Legal Administration and Technology
Ch 3: Ethics and Malpractice
Ch 4: Client Relations & Communication Skills
Ch 5: Legal Fees, Timekeeping, and Billing
Ch 6: Client Trust Funds and Law Office Accounting
Ch 7: Calendaring, Docket Control, and Case Management
Ch 8: Legal Marketing
Ch 9: File and Law Library ManagementGrading Scale

A = 95-100%
B = 88-94.9%
C = 80-87.9%
D = 70-79.9%
F = Below 70%

Grade Weighting

Chapter Quizzes.................70%
Final Exam..........................30%

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Washington Technical Institute is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.

WOL-124: Law Office Management