LEGL-140 Lecture 6: Module 6 Intro
9 Mar 2017
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Module 6 introduction to the law office. A way of consistently producing a desired end result. Logical method of handling transactions or procedures or work, so to minimize waste and maximize productivity. *it is important to know that all transactions are suitable for systemization. *most lawyers are trained to look for unique, not points of commonality. 3 basic components of systems: information, facts, data, some framework of organization, documentation. Carefully tailoring to the unique features of legal practice. Accounts for two critical realities of running a law practice / good business sense balanced with realities of law. Following is a list of common systems in a law office: checklists, forms, precedents, policies, software and macros, rules. Volume of work that has to be done. Opening and closing files, limitation and reminder systems, time recording system: opening and closing files. All law offices have a system for this. Usually the system requires a procedure, a designated person in charge (clerk?)
