Ethics and Professional Reponsibility

Learn and understand the rules of ethics, professional responsibilities, and conduct developed by the State Bar of California and American Bar Association. Study the standards of professional responsibility and code of ethics set by NALA and NFPA for paralegals. Conflict of interest rules, analysis of unauthorized practice of law (UPL), and ABA guidelines for the utilization of legal assistant services are discussed in this course, in relation to the ethical issues and dilemmas faced by paralegals working in traditional legal placements, law firms, and corporations, as well as by freelance or independent paralegals. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: POSC 7042.