Date: Monday, December 07, and Tuesday, December 8 2009

Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Whatever your reasons for starting your own law practice, you need to think about being both the generator of a business and its chief source of revenue. Therefore, you will need to give the proper amount of attention and energy to growing a business as well as the practice of law, and Jumpstarting Your Practice is designed to get you started on this path.

Building a successful law practice in today’s competitive market requires a solid business plan, knowledge of the laws, and a polished marketing strategy. Many lawyers have successfully transferred from student to firm owners and are now enjoying the many benefits of a successful law practice. You can join their ranks and acquire their knowledge by attending this program. Our team of experts features mostly Suffolk alumni and other lawyers both seasoned and relatively new to practice as well as professors who will share their wisdom, practice points and business strategies with you.

Day One provides you with skills and knowledge for starting your own law firm that you might not have learned in law school. Not only will you gain essential networking skills, you will have a chance to test them out at a cocktail reception at the end of the day. Day Two gives you a refresher on four substantive areas that you are most likely to incorporate into your practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make a successful transition from backpack to briefcase.

• Learn the legal requirements of creating your own practice

• How to read a financial statement and apply the information

• How to run a law practice and avoid potential problems

• Where to find clients and how to keep them

• What works in dealing with difficult opposing counsel

• Practical tips on the basics of divorce practice, will drafting, handling an automobile accident case and conducting a real estate closing

Detailed Agenda