PRL 105 - Legal Ethics

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Studies the canons of professional ethics and disciplinary rules applicable to lawyers and legal assistants, together with applicable disciplinary proceedings and court decisions.
Corequisite: PRL 932
Competencies

Recognize the ethical rules governing lawyers
1. Discuss the Model Rules of Professional Conduct promulgated by the American Bar Association (ABA)
2. Discuss rules of professional conduct implemented by states, including the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct
3. Examine the attorney disciplinary process in Iowa
Explain how the ethical rules governing lawyers and ethical guidelines for paralegals impact work as a paralegal
1. Discuss the ABA Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegals
2. Contrast attorneys’ ethical requirements with the ethical guidelines for paralegals

Competencies Revised Date: AY 2026