............................................................................................................................ Description The second edition of the Managing the Law Finn reviews developments in the techniques of practice management. The author considers the Law Society's Practice Management Standards, particularly in the context of human resources, quality management and client care. The book reviews competence and the contribution that this management concept plays in developing the performance of individuals. The book provides the reader with practical help on solving management problems, whether they are a partner in a law firm, an assistant solicitor or a lawyer in commerce or the public sector. ............................................................................................................................ Contents 1. The Foundation of Management 2. Human Resources: Planning and the Recruitment Process 3. Human Resources: Professional Development, Competence and Performance Review 4. Communications 5. Information and Information Technology 6. Finance and Business Planning 7. Synopsis Appendix - The Law Society’s Practice Management Standards ............................................................................................................................ Author Details Alan Plannett. LLB, Hamster is Visiting Professor of Professional Development at Nottingham Law School. He taught law at Oxford Polytechnic as well as St Hugh's College and Lady Margaret Hall in the University of Oxford before joining City Solicitors Ashurst Morris Crisp as Training Director. He is Currently a Director of BPP Professional Development, a leading provider of continuing education to the solicitors' profession. ............................................................................................................................ |