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Professional Responsibility

Course Abbreviation: 
PRORP 934
Credits: 
3
Credit Only: N Anon Gr: Y

Through the use of hypothetical situations, this course attempts to generate student sensitivity to ethical problems faced by lawyers in various kinds of practice. The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the older Code of Professional Responsibility are the basic tools, but discussion centers as well on case law, ABA opinions and standards, statutes, and the dictates of conscience. Discipline and professional malpractice are also treated.

Prerequisites: 
None
Faculty: 
Jill C. Engle,
Mae Quinn,
Jonathan D'Silva