PAR 137 - Ethics And Professional Responsibilities For Paralegals 3.00 Formerly pl 1311

Institution:

Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts

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Description:

This course introduces students to the essential ethical principles and professional codes which regulate legal professionals. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing how these general principles are applied in a legal office. Specific principles that will be covered include the unauthorized practice of law, client confidentiality, conflict of interest, setting legal fees, responsibility for holding a client's funds, advertising legal services, and client solicitation. The course will also cover how attorneys and paralegals are disciplined if they violate their professional codes. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) or higher placement and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.middlesex.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 656-3200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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