FLP13 Development & Management of a Family Law Practice

What is this subject about?

Establishing a legal practice and managing that practice for growth can be difficult. The particular pressures facing many family law clients brings with it additional considerations when managing  a family law practice.

This subject equips students with various methodologies to effectively develop and manage a family law practice.

What will I learn while studying this subject?

At the end of this subject you will be able to:

• apply principles of strategic and business planning to a family law practice
• demonstrate an understanding of matters of financial management such as pricing models, leverage, financial indicators and benchmarks
• identify risk and understand how to manage that risk 
• be confident in people management including staff and clients

Topics in this subject will include:

• Strategic and business planning
• Pricing and costs
• Leveraging for productivity and profit
• Understanding financial indicators
• Systems and risk management
• People management

How will I be assessed?

This subject has the following assessments:

• develop a business plan (60%)
• advice relating to leveraging for productivity and profit (20%)
• client engagement/risk management (20%)

If you enrol in this as a single subject on a non-award basis then you do not have to complete the assessment.