In this course the students will examine two topics; 1) the topic of practice management and, 2) how to start and operate their own successful practice. By handling these topics together the course will bring to the attention of the students the fact that a practice is a business and operating it as a successful business is necessary to operating it as a responsible practice.
The course addresses the practical tasks involved in managing a client case from pre-screening through final reporting and accounts in a manner that meets the needs of the client and the professional obligations of the paralegal. The topics assume that the student, upon becoming licensed by LSUC will operate as a paralegal consultant providing services to members of the public (their clients).
Students will examine how to start and operate their own successful practice. Students will develop the ability to put together a business plan and present it to a financial institution for the purpose of establishing credit for the start-up of their practice.