BUSINESS 238 - Legal Ethics for the Paralegal

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Description:

- This course is an elective in the Paralegal AAS program. It provides the student with an overview of ethical considerations arising in the paralegal profession. This course discusses the regulation and discipline of attorneys and paralegals, issues related to confidentiality and conflicts of interest, unauthorized practice of law and other ethical issues that pertain particularly to paralegals. Students will discuss general ethical considerations and will work directly with the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Business 147 and Business 148 or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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