WOL-P05: Law Office Administration

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

Navigate the rapidly changing landscape of the legal profession with this comprehensive course in law office administration. By intertwining traditional practices with modern technological advances, students are equipped with a holistic understanding of client relations, administrative techniques, and digital proficiencies. Featuring the dynamic capabilities of Clio’s Boutique Plan cloud-based software, the course offers students hands-on experience that mirrors real-world application. Strengthened by the inclusion of current forms, charts, and ethics-related case reviews, learners are well-prepared for the intricate roles of today's paralegals.

Key learning outcomes:

Differentiating the myriad types of law practices and understanding the distinct roles within a legal team.
Drawing a clear line between office administration and practice management.
Delving deep into the attorney-client privilege and its applicability.
Mastering the subtleties of timekeeping versus billing.
Recognizing the implications of an ineffective docket control system, especially concerning ethical and malpractice issues.
Grasping the fundamental importance of adept 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.

Program Starts

This program starts every two weeks so that students can begin the program with a cohort of students starting at the same time, whenever possible. A list of start dates for 2022 can be found below: (I’ll provide this when we finalize our first official start day)

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer that can work with the software used in this program. Using a Chromebook, tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material. Most software used will be open-source, free downloads. However, students may need to purchase short-term subscriptions to software. The benefit of students purchasing this software themselves is that all the work they do will stay with them and they will have access to it after they complete their program with WTI.

Tuition

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Tuition Includes:

24/7 Access to WTI Interactive Online Classroom
Hands-on Instruction by qualified instructors
Audio Lectures (downloadable)
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

Available Payment Options & Financing

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

Curriculum

Insurance is a major economic element in both personal and business planning. This course is intended to educate the paralegal in the practicalities of the complex field of insurance law. The student will come to recognize the variety of viewpoints within the industry: insurer, insured and intermediary. Paralegal students will also become familiar with key concepts in property and liability coverage through case study and practical exercises.

Ch 1: Introduction to a New Career in Law.
Ch 2: Paralegal Employment.
Ch 3: On-the-job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals.
Ch 4: The Regulation of Paralegals.
Ch 5: Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics.
Ch 6: Introduction to the Legal System.
Ch 7: Introduction to Legal Analysis.
Ch 8: Legal Interviewing.
Ch 9: Investigation in a Law Office.
Ch 10: Litigation Assistantship.
Ch 11: Legal Research.
Ch 12: Legal Writing.
Ch 13: An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office.
Ch 14: Introduction to Law Office Administration.
Ch 15: Informal and Administrative Advocacy.

Grading 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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Advance your education with an accredited certificate program from Washington Technical Institute (WTI). WTI is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.

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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-P05: Law Office Administration