CORPORATE ETHICS (CORP9136)
2 or 3 credits. Seminar.

This seminar focuses on a practical application of the fundamental ethical concepts in the Professional Rules of Conduct to non-litigation practice. The topics that will be covered include the following: corporate practice of law such as the formation of a business, transactions and securities;  and “office practioner” issues in real estate transactions and estate planning. The seminar will include the application of the Rules of Professional Conduct to transactional negotiations and the mediation of contract disputes. A list of research topics will be provided. Students may also design their research topic to be approved for the AWR.