LEGA-2010 — Michigan Legal System & Ethics
This course provides a general orientation to the Michigan Legal Systems: its courts, processes, and procedures. The Federal Court system is also reviewed. Also included are an in-depth study of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to attorneys and legal assistants; review of the Code of Judicial Conduct and its application to all Michigan judges; ethical responsibilities of legal assistants arising from the Rules and Judicial Canons. (2 billable contact hrs)