James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

LA4009:01

Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct

Townsville, Cairns

Prerequisites: LA3002 LA3004 LA3005 LA3011 LA3012 LA3013 LA3014

12 hours of seminars. Second semester.

Available to level 4 LLB students.

The rules of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the legal profession (both Barristers and Solicitors) in Queensland.

Learning Objectives:

1. to give students an understanding of professional conduct and ethical consideration.

Assessment by examination (100%) (subject to variation).