2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

LEGL 105 - LEGAL ETHICS, INTER & INVESTIGATION


Credits: Three
Prerequisite: LEGL 101
This course provides a clear understanding of the concepts and rules that govern the practice of legal ethics. Students will examine the ethical rules promulgated for the practice of law and their relevance to paralegals. The course includes the study of ethical rules developed by the American Bar Association, the State of Missouri, the State of Illinois, and Paralegal Associations. This course also introduces students to the basics of interviewing and investigation. Issues covered include establishing rapport with clients, questioning techniques, witness interviews, and finding and preserving information. Through mock exercises, students will interview and investigate in various legal settings.