LGL 120 - Human Relations in the Legal Office

Credits 3
Students are introduced to basic human relations theory and skills. Focus is on the importance of maintaining positive relationships in a professional and diverse workplace and functioning as an effective member of work teams.

Course Outcomes

Understand and practice professionalism, teamwork, and other appropriate human relations behaviors to become an effective employee per common law office standards.
Identify and practice speaking and listening techniques that enhance their relationships with co-workers, attorneys and clients per common law office standards.
Demonstrate professional work habits expected in the legal office environment, including goal setting, time management, following directions, and confidentiality and legal ethics.
Demonstrate and practice critical thinking skills needed to prioritize, anticipate and analyze problems, and to evaluate and implement solutions per common law office standards.
Exhibit a commitment to diversity and enhanced employability through the understanding and practice of human relations and teamwork skills per common law office standards.