Foundations of Attorney Practice

Welcome to Foundations of Attorney Practice — a comprehensive ten-lesson program designed for new attorneys, paralegals, and law students preparing to enter the field. Across the curriculum we cover client intake, ethics, courtroom etiquette, motion drafting, deposition strategy, billing best practices, and trust accounting — anchored in real-world examples drawn from civil and criminal practice.

By the end of the course you’ll have a working framework for handling matters from initial consultation through final disposition, with clear documentation habits and an awareness of the common pitfalls that lead to malpractice claims and bar complaints.