LEGAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ESSENTIALS

About Course
Legal Office Management and Compliance Essentials is a comprehensive training course tailored for professionals supporting legal, administrative, and compliance functions in both public and private sector organizations. This program equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills to manage legal operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support sound legal decision-making in the Philippine context.
Covering a wide range of interconnected topics, the course explores the fundamentals of contract formation and interpretation, proper documentation retention and archiving, and risk identification and mitigation in business operations. It also delves into critical aspects of labor and employment law, including employee rights, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling.
Participants will gain practical insight into the litigation process—from filing and discovery to supporting legal counsel—and learn how to conduct internal investigations and implement effective response plans. The course also introduces modern legal technologies such as case management systems, e-discovery tools, and cybersecurity protocols to strengthen data protection and digital compliance.
With real-life examples, Philippine case studies, and applicable legal references, this training is ideal for HR professionals, legal and compliance officers, executive assistants, and administrative leaders who play a role in ensuring that their organizations operate within the bounds of the law.
Course Content
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL MANAGEMENT
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Introduction
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Lesson 1: Overview of Legal Management as a Discipline
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Lesson 2: Legal Systems: Common Law vs Civil Law
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Lesson 3: The Role of Legal Management in Business and Government
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Lesson 4: Ethics and Professional Standards in Legal Practice
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