LAW 858 - Business of the Practice of Law (Section: LSN)

Description: This course explores the business aspects of the practice of law for students interested in solo practice, those starting a firm with friends, or for students interested in understanding management issues of an existing firm or corporate law department. The course will consider the different forms of practice, client management issues, marketing, budgeting and financial planning, space and equipment planning, fee setting, compensation and human resource issues and associated ethical considerations. In lieu of a final exam, over the semester students will draft a number of documents including a law firm structure outline, a business plan, including a budget, client letters, a personal career plan and resume, a diary of observations and insights and time records.

Term: Spring Law School   Units: 3   Course Type(s): JD Elective, Lawyering Skills
Offered: Thursday 6:30PM - 9:10PM from January 11, 2010 through May 12, 2010
Location: San Francisco
Meeting room: Building: 536 Mission St., Room 2321
Instructor: Maurice Zilber
Capacity/Available: 15/4
Status: Open
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Syllabus: None posted

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