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2012-2013 Gainesville State College Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PARA 2200 - Paralegal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the ethical dimensions of paralegal practice.  Topics will include the regulations and ethical guidelines applying to lawyers and paralegals, the unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, advertising and solicitation, fees and client funds, competence, special issues in advocacy and professionalism.  Substantial class time will be spent debating hypothetical factual situations presenting common and various ethical dilemmas.  Dual credit will not be awarded for PARA 2200 and PARA 3200.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite:  PARA 1100

Hours:
3

Location Offered: Gainesville

Notes:
PARA 2200 will fill a need for Paralegal electives for students who complete the AAS degree program.

PARA 3200 will fill a need for an elective in the BAS degree program for Paralegal students who are continuing on for a bachelor degree.

Cross-listed
PARA 3200