LA 132 — Ethics for Legal Prof
This course covers the study of ethics as it relates to the legal profession. Students will study the concepts of ethics and being ethical, explore the differences between morality and rules of ethics, and study the rules of professional responsibility as they pertain to legal support staff (and lawyers). Discussions and opinions of ethical issues in real-world situations will help facilitate the learning process on this topic. Students will study the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct, ABA Rules, and Oregon State Bar’s Statement of Professionalism and their practical application. Scope of practice for Oregon licensed paralegals and regular paralegals will be discussed.