A law firm (or private law practice) is a business. To be successful, lawyers working in law firms of all sizes (large, mid-size, small, and solo) must learn to think like business owners as well as legal professionals. This course will introduce students to the elements of a successful law firm including organizational management and leadership, business and financial planning and management, marketing and client development, client relationship management, technology and artificial intelligence, law firm systems, and staffing and resource management. This course will give you a foundation in the business aspects of working in or managing a law firm and will enable you to become a financially productive member of a large, mid-size, or small law firm or to operate your own law firm.Students gain experience in business management and problem-solving skills and drafting key business documents including client memorandums and organizational plans and agreements. Grading: Letter Graded Credits: 3 Offered: Fall/Spring Subject Areas: Business and Commercial
