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Semester: Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.0
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Fall 2026
Credit
3.0

This course introduces students to the knowledge and reference sources needed to navigate complex ethical issues that may arise in the law office. Students will learn to: identify the unauthorized practice of law; apply the American Bar Association's Rules of Professional Conduct; interpret disciplinary procedures and understand malpractice; use the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission's Client Trust Account Handbook to ensure the use of ethical billing practices; and assess actions that can lead to confidentiality breaches and conflicts of interest. Through interactive activities, students will learn to apply ethical principles and legal professional standards to real-world scenarios.. Prereq, PLG110 or concurrent enrollment

Status Days Times Location Instructor Books / Materials Ticket # CRN
Open T 6:30pm-9:15pm
Hybrid / DWNTN320
Course Location

Aurora Downtown, Room 320

Aurora Downtown Campus
Waubonsee Community College
18 S. River St.
Aurora, IL 60506-4134
(630) 801-7900

 Feda, Dr. Nick Available Soon
271PLG200.950
10915


A blend of face-to-face class meetings in a traditional classroom and online. Required face-to-face class meetings are: Tuesday from 6:30 - 9:15 pm. Scheduled on campus days: 08/18, 09/01, 09/15, 09/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/01. This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) instead of traditional textbooks, so there is no cost for course materials. Your instructor will provide direct access to all required materials through the course syllabus or on Canvas.