LES 1015 - Legal Ethics

Institution:

St. John's University-New York

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Description:

A comprehensive introduction to the rules regarding the ethical and professional responsibilities of paralegals as advanced by the Code of Professional Responsibility and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Students will gain an understanding of the current ethical issues facing paralegals as well as the distinction between personal ethics and professional ethics, the unauthorized practice of the law, conflicts of interest, attorney-client privilege, as well as related financial issues including client funds, billing and fee sharing. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stjohns.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 990-6161

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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