Practice Management

The purpose of this course is to enable students to learn, understand and apply: (a) effective practice management and financial management techniques for professional practice, and (b) the LSO's Paralegal Rules of Conduct with respect to these topics, in the context of meeting professional obligations, responsibilities and duties as paralegals in Ontario. This course focuses on the professional obligations and responsibilities prescribed and recommended by the Law Society of Ontario regarding Practice Management and Operating a Small Business as they pertain to paralegals. The contents of this course will assist students in learning skills and strategies necessary to: (a) meet client expectations in professional service and communication, (b) comply with Law Society and regulatory requirements pertaining to practice management, as well as (c) establish and maintain a financially successful paralegal practice.