Administrative Boards and Office Management Courses
Handling Bankruptcy Claims (Skills Grade)
This course will provide an analysis of the most effective way to handle bankruptcy claims. From initial client interview to appearance before the bankruptcy court, students will take a “hands-on” look at the case.
Handling The Social Security Case (Skills Grade)
This course will introduce the student to the Social Security Income Disability Law and will provide an overview of recent decisions in the area. The student will discuss the practical issues of handling an SSI Case: the initial client interview, getting medical evidence, preparing the witness, and direct and cross examination at the hearing.
Handling The Title VII Case (Pass/Fail Grade)
This course provides an introduction to Title VII and the most recent decisions in the area. Special emphasis is placed on how to effectively represent claimants under this legislation.
Handling Claims Under The Americans With Disabilities Act (Pass/Fail Grade)
This course will examine the procedures required and the skills needed to represent clients under the ADA. Claims will be examined from both plaintiff and defendant perspective.
Practice and Procedures Before Administrative Boards (Skills Grade)
This course examines the practices and procedures unique to cases heard before administrative boards. Students may choose to investigate medical malpractice, longshore claims, or practice and procedures before city and state boards.
The Professional In Practice (Pass/Fail Grade)
This course will examine the current law on legal malpractice with an emphasis on the latest office structures and management concepts made to eliminate the opportunity for errors and mistakes. *This skills course is required for graduation.
Law Office Management (Pass/Fail Grade)
This course introduces the student to everyday questions and answers encountered in setting up a law practice.
Technology and the Law Office - Beyond Word Processing (Pass/Fail Grade)
This course surveys and evaluates law office technology and equipment—from cell phones to palm pilots to computer software and hardware. Students will learn how to plan and organize using the latest technology.
Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis For Lawyers (Pass/Fail Grade)
Students will learn to recognize and understand the various bases of accounting and the purposes and components.