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736.01 - Legal Profession
Professor: Jonathan Coughlan
Semester: 2012 Winter
Second Writing Requirement? No
Seminar? No
Professional Responsibility? Yes
Prerequisites: None
Means of Assessment: Exam and Class Attendance
Special Notes: Extra minutes are built into the schedule in case the professor -- an active attorney -- has to cancel classes for court appearances.
Course Description
The student will acquire working familiarity with the Code of Professional Responsibility, Code of Judicial Conduct, and procedures governing disciplinary procedures. It covers important differences in jurisdictions other than Ohio. This will be accomplished by studying hypotheticals, case law, the Codes, and selected readings. Emphasis will be placed on the use of hypotheticals and classroom discussions for the student to recognize and resolve dilemmas stemming from legal, professional, and personal dilemmas that are likely to occur during the practice of law.
- Satisfies Legal Profession/Substance Abuse Requirement
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