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Spring 2027
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LAW406
AP PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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Course Description
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This course introduces students to the ethical requirements of the practice of law in The United States based on the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Utilizing a problem-oriented casebook, the course covers the responsibilities of lawyers and their relationships with clients, the legal profession, the courts, and the public. Particular emphasis is placed on the lawyer's fiduciary duties of client control, communication, competence, confidentiality, and conflict of interest resolution.
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Course Schedule
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01-11-2027 - 04-19-2027
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WF
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9:00 AM-10:30 AM
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TBD
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Course Frequency
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This course is usually offered every semester
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Course Information
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Credits:
3
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Pass/Fail Option:
No
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Prerequisite:
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Grading:
Graded
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Method of Evaluation:
Final Exam
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Graduation Requirements Fulfilled By Course:
Professional Responsibility
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Special Attributes:
Bar Course
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Course Delivery:
Residential
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Special Restrictions:
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Law Track(s):
None
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Bar Subject(s):
MPRE
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Concentration(s):
None
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Course Book(s):
Textbook Required:
Yes
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Textbook Name: Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Textbook Type: Paperback
Requirement: Required
Author:
Publisher: American Bar Association
ISBN: 9781639057887
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First Class Assignment(s):
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Assignment:
The first class assignment is to read the Introduction to the 2026 version of the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
Material:
Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Publisher: American Bar Association
Edition: 2026 Edition
ISBN: 978-1639057887
TWEN/Blackboard/Course Webpage Link:
Canvas
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