Launching a Successful 21st Century Law Practice

You Future in Law Is Here Now! Here's how to get started with your own law firm.

What you'll 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

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.