Administrative Master Syllabus
Revised February 2016 Page 1 of 5
Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number: Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core) Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____ Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites: Co-Requisites: Signature Date Prepared by: Department Head: Division Chair: Dean/VPI: Approved by CIR: List Lab/ Other Hours Lab Hours Clinical Hours Practicum Hours Other (List)
Law Office Management
LGLA 2307
Technology & Business: Paralegal Studies
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3
3
0
3
This course presents fundamental principles and structure of
management, administration, and substantive systems in the law
office including law practice technology as applied to paralegals.
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Erma Hart
Digitally signed by Erma HartDN: cn=Erma Hart, o, ou, [email protected], c=US Date: 2016.09.20 12:28:48 -05'00'
Erma Hart
Digitally signed by Erma HartDN: cn=Erma Hart, o, ou, [email protected], c=US Date: 2016.09.20 12:29:11 -05'00'
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David KuceraDN: cn=David Kucera, o=Technology and Business, ou=WCJC, [email protected], c=US
Date: 2016.10.26 12:06:29 -05'00'
10/24/16
Leigh Ann collins
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann collinsDN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI, [email protected], c=US
Date: 2017.01.20 16:27:47 -06'00'
1-20-17
Tracy Emmons
Digitally signed by Tracy EmmonsDN: cn=Tracy Emmons, o=WCJC, ou=Instructional Assessment, [email protected], c=US
Administrative Master Syllabus
Revised February 2016 Page 2 of 5 I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction). WEEK TOPICS
1 Introduction
The Legal Marketplace: Firm Structure and Management Style, Job Descriptions and Requirements
2 Continued: The Legal Marketplace: Firm Structure and Management Style, Job Descriptions and
Requirements
Personnel Relations: Recruiting, Hiring, Paying 3 and Managing Employees. The Attorney-Client Relationship: Attracting
4 Clients without violating the Disciplinary Rules. 5. Paralegal Ethics and Client Relations: Keeping Clients without violating the Disciplinary Rules.
6. Legal Fees; Exam #1 Review Exam #1
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7. Timekeeping
8. Billing and Financial Management: Billing, 9. Collecting Fees, Budgeting and Profitability. Billing and Financial Management continued. 10. Managing the Client Funds Trust Account; Exam #2 Review
Exam #2
Field Project: Research Technology in the Law Office 11 Law Office Systems: Docket Control, Calendars, Ticklers, File Review.
12 Law Office Systems continued 13-14 File and Records Management 15. Exam #3
Administrative Master Syllabus
Administrative Master Syllabus
Revised February 2016 Page 4 of 5 II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will: Methods of Assessment:
1. Analyze the fundamental principles of
management, administration and
substantive systems of the law office.
2. Implement use of technology in the
management and administration of the law
office.
3. Analyze the ethical considerations of the
paralegal in the law office.
1. Assignments, Group Project, and
Exams
Administrative Master Syllabus
Revised February 2016 Page 5 of 5 III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________
V. List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.
VI. Course Requirements/Grading System—Describe any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
• No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills Teamwork
Social Responsibility Personal Responsibility
WECM Course
• If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
The Law Simulations Series by Diane Pevar , ISBN 9781454828822, Aspen Publishing
Fundamentals of Law Office Management w/CD, Nollkamper, Cengage publishing, current edition. Hybrid portions require student have access to a computer and internet to utilize Blackboard and for outside study, work, and projects.
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There are four exams in the course. The lowest exam grade is dropped and the remaining ones averaged to create an exam average (50% of final grade). The grades for all assignments are averaged for an assignments average (40% of grade). The student also receives a participation grade for the Group Project (10% of final grade).
