LAW - 992 Criminal Justice Ethics

(2-3 hrs.)

It is essential that students who plan to practice as criminal defense attorneys or prosecutors be aware of and fully versed in their ethical responsibilities under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Many of the problems in the criminal justice system are caused, at least in part, by the failure of prosecutors and defense attorneys to fulfill their ethical duties. This course will fully explore the ethical duties and responsibilities of prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys and may be used to fulfill the Legal Ethics requirement.