LAWS 255 - Ethics for the Paralegal

Institution:

Bucks County Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course examines ethical requirements under the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. Specific topics include attorney regulation, and paralegals, the unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, advertising, solicitation, fees, client funds, competency and professionalism.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

LAWS100 (C or better) and LAWS140 (C or better)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bucks.edu/

Phone Number:

(215) 968-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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