hypothetical law firm
The hypothetical law firm referred to in the memorandum should be given a hypothetical name and
location.
The memorandum should include references to matters discussed in connection with this course
including:
Miscellaneous issues in connection with a law office
The memorandum should include a discussion about matters including legal entities, employees and
others providing services in connection with a law office, law office facilities, equipment,
technology, insurance and miscellaneous issues related to law office administration. The
memorandum should provide specific details in regard to what you would propose (and the reasons
for the same) in regard to the matters referred to in this paragraph 1 in connection with the
hypothetical law firm described in the memorandum.
Miscellaneous issues in connection with potential clients
The memorandum should include a discussion about matters including advertising, speaking with
prospective clients, and conflicts of interest. The memorandum should provide specific details in
regard to what you would propose (and the reasons for the same) in regard to the matters referred
to in this paragraph 2 in connection with the hypothetical law firm described in the memorandum.
Miscellaneous issues in connection with clients
The memorandum should include a discussion about matters including the formation of the client-
lawyer relationship, fees, billing, file maintenance and retention, conflicts of interest, property of
clients, and termination of the relationship. The memorandum should provide specific details in
regard to what you would propose (and the reasons for the same) in regard to the matters referred
to in this paragraph 3 in connection with the hypothetical law firm described in the memorandum.
Litigation and other type of work
The memorandum should include a discussion about matters including the areas of practice you
would propose (and the reasons for the same) in connection with the hypothetical law firm
described in the memorandum. The memorandum should provide specific details about how you
would propose to accomplish your plans to successfully practice in the areas in question.
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Preventing malpractice
The memorandum should include a discussion about preventing malpractice and should include
specific details in regard to what you would propose (and the reasons for the same) in connection
with the hypothetical law firm described in the memorandum.
The memorandum should include references to the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct.