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Course Description

Ethical rules and guidelines applicable to legal professionals, including the sources of ethical rules and model codes. Hypothetical and actual case studies will focus on common ethical dilemmas, highlighting those areas most affecting the legal professional:

  • unauthorized practice of law
  • client confidentiality
  • conflicts of interest
  • advertising and solicitation
  • fees
  • client funds
  • competence

You will also discuss the role of the legal assistant in the delivery of legal services, and learn to understand the difference between licensing and certification. Also included is an introduction to the rules and model codes of conduct of the ABA, California State Bar, NALA, NFPA, and CAPA.  

MCLE: 16 Hours

Prerequisites

  • PLS - Paralegal Studies App (ACCEPTED)

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Schedule
Apr 22, 2026 to May 27, 2026
Type
Online - Fix-date
Dates
Apr 22, 2026 to May 27, 2026
Type
Online - Fix-date
Days
W
Time
5:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Apr 22, 2026 to May 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Off-Site Locations
Delivery Options
Online Course with Live Sessions  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition - $500 credit (2 units) $500.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Instructors
Section Notes
Textbook source: www.vitalsource.com
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Connected: Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals, Ninth Edition ISBN Connected eBook: 9798889068938
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