One of our most popular courses. Ethics Paralegals, like attorneys, must be knowledgable of the rules of ethics. This course covers the basic principles governing the ethical practice of law for both lawyers and paralegals. Subjects explored include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, paralegal-client relations, disciplinary procedures, fee splitting, billing, advertising, and misconduct in the law office. This course explores the theory and history of real estate transactions.
Students gain a working knowledge of contracts, deeds, mortgages and title reports.
The student has the opportunity to handle a theoretical real estate transaction from beginning to end. Many paralegal professionals are gainfully employed in real estate offices where they supervise closings and financings. This course is also valuable for brokers, agents, managers and other real estate professionals. The student gains a thorough understanding of the major aspects of civil litigation, managing a case from beginning to end, from client interview, through the drafting of a summons and complaint, motions, briefs, and trial preparation. The instructor takes the role of judge.