PAL 110 - Legal Ethics

Institution:

West Virginia Northern Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course will provide students with an understanding of the intricacies of the ethical codes that govern the behavior of both attorneys and paralegals in the practice of law. The course will examine how attorneys and paralegals are linked and why a paralegal needs to understand the ethical codes of both professions. Topics will include the unauthorized practice of law, competency, confidentiality, conflicts of interested, and paralegal licensure.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wvncc.edu/

Phone Number:

(304) 233-5900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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