New Resource: Opening a New Law Firm Course
Starting up a new law firm is both an exciting and daunting experience. Like everything else in life, being your own boss has its rewards and its headaches. Operating a successful firm entails more than just being a good lawyer and understanding how to file a claim, negotiate a deal or advocate for a client.
The Opening a New Law Firm course is intended to introduce you to some of the key concepts you need to consider when starting a new law firm, including:
- creating a business plan;
- deciding on the appropriate entity type for your firm;
- determining what kind of office space you will need;
- understanding the equipment and technology that you will need to start your law firm;
- providing an introduction to budgeting and financial issues;
- introducing you to key regulatory requirements; and
- developing an office policies and procedures manual.