LAW 9211 - Professional Responsibility

An in‑depth study of the American Bar Association Model Code of Professional Responsibility, the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and the Canons of Judicial Ethics. Emphasizes the impact of these rules on the practice of law and procedures available for the improvement of the legal profession. The Model Code and Model Rules is compared to the actual rules adopted by the states and coverage of trust accounts is also included.

The content of this course is tested on the bar exam in a majority of states.

Required Course

Credits: 2 Credits