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LEGL 261 – Legal Ethics (CRN: 46848) at Cañada College for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

LEGL 261 Legal Ethics

Paralegal regulations, ethics, and professional responsibilities, including those regarding the unauthorized practice of law, advertising, solicitation, legal advice, attorney-client relationships, conflicts of interest, legal competency, and due diligence.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Transfer Credit: CSU

Canada College (Online Course)

Department: Paralegal Studies

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Vanessa Powers, powersv@smccd.edu

View all LEGL 261 courses

Section Information as of Thursday, December 19 2024 - 02:20:08 am

Course status: Open

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OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/27-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Vanessa Powers	01/27-05/22			Online course	0000	OLH	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	February 6, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	February 5, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 17, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 25, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 22, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

LEGL 261 – Legal Ethics (CRN: 46848) at Cañada College for Spring 2025