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LAWE 724

Professional Responsibility: Family Law

Course Title

Professional Responsibility: Family Law

Status

Active

Subject code

LAWE

Course Number

724

Course Long Title

Professional Responsibility: Family Law

Department(s)

-

Description

Delineates the ethical responsibilities of lawyers in family law cases. Issues related to the lawyer-client relationships: communication and confidentiality; conflicts of interests; controlling the case; ethical tactics; ethical negotiations; mediation; and other ethical duties of the family law practitioner are surveyed. Designed to encourage the study and elevate the standards of those who practice family law. There will be case studies and examples of issues that are presented to the practicing family lawyer on a day-to-day basis. The course will combine theory and practice as it relates to helping to guide the practicing lawyer through the maze of ethical issues that are constantly arising in the family law practice. This course is required for those students seeking the Certificate of Concentration in Family Law.

Min

2

Max

-

Prerequisites

Prerequisite

LAWE 707 with a minimum grade of D