Launching a Successful 21st Century Law Practice

Launching a Successful 21st Century Law Practice, available at Free, has an average rating of 4.55, with 8 lectures, based on 345 reviews, and has 10663 subscribers.

You will learn about To empower lawyers to recognize the opportunities in starting a law practice To educate lawyers on the 6 key features of a 21st century law practice To respond to FAQs on decisions related to starting a law firm This course is ideal for individuals who are new graduates or any lawyer who's dreamed of starting a firm or lawyers reentering the practice of law or law school career placement personnel unfamiliar with the solo option or lawyers looking to revamp or modernize their existing practices It is particularly useful for new graduates or any lawyer who's dreamed of starting a firm or lawyers reentering the practice of law or law school career placement personnel unfamiliar with the solo option or lawyers looking to revamp or modernize their existing practices.

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Summary

Title: Launching a Successful 21st Century Law Practice

Price: Free

Average Rating: 4.55

Number of Lectures: 8

Number of Published Lectures: 8

Number of Curriculum Items: 8

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 8

Original Price: Free

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

To empower lawyers to recognize the opportunities in starting a law practice
To educate lawyers on the 6 key features of a 21st century law practice
To respond to FAQs on decisions related to starting a law firm

Who Should Attend

new graduates
any lawyer who's dreamed of starting a firm
lawyers reentering the practice of law
law school career placement personnel unfamiliar with the solo option
lawyers looking to revamp or modernize their existing practices

Target Audiences

new graduates
any lawyer who's dreamed of starting a firm
lawyers reentering the practice of law
law school career placement personnel unfamiliar with the solo option
lawyers looking to revamp or modernize their existing practices

This class presents an overview of the opportunities presented by starting a 21st Century Law practice as well as a detailed nuts and bolts guide on how to get started. The class is comprised of 6 modules ranging from 15-35 minutes each, which cover (1) the socio-economic context for starting a firm and changes in the legal profession; (2) the 6 characteristics of a 21st Century practice; (3) FAQs on where to locate, how to find clients and whether to generalize or specialize; (4) Rules and Tools for getting started (including elements of a successful website and free tools) and (5) Setting and Getting Fees. This class is directed at existing law students, new grads, displaced lawyers and others considering starting a firm but who have been deterred by law school and peers. It is also intended for free use by law schools who want to present the concept of starting a practice to students.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Why to Launch A 21st Century Law Practice & Nuts and Bolts of Getting Started

Lecture 1: Starting a 21st Century Practice: Overview of Today's Clients & Business World

Lecture 2: 6 Characteristics of a 21st Century Law Practice

Lecture 3: FAQs for Launching: How to Find Clients & Learn Substantive Skills

Lecture 4: FAQs for Launch, Part II: Decisions, Decisions

Lecture 5: Rules & Tools To Get Started

Lecture 6: Setting & Getting Fees

Lecture 7: Checklist for Starting A Law Firm

Lecture 8: Cold Calls for Lawyers

Instructors

Carolyn Elefant
Lawyer, Blogger, Author & Early Adopter

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 3 votes
2 stars: 14 votes
3 stars: 54 votes
4 stars: 119 votes
5 stars: 155 votes

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