COURSE NUMBER & NAME: 224 Professional Responsibility

CREDIT HOURS: Two (2) REQUIRED: no ELECTIVE: yes

PREREQUISITES (Required): (Required courses provide adequate background.)

PREREQUISITES (Advised):

WHEN OFFERED:

SUBSTANTIVE COVERAGE AND OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:

Examines the cannons, ethical considerations and disciplinary rules of the ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility and the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct

RELATION TO BAR EXAM SUBJECTS:

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam is required in most states.

RELATION TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

An understanding of Professional Responsibility is vital for all practitioners.