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ETHICAL RULES FOR LICENSED PARALEGAL PRACTITIONERS (LPP)

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Program Overview
Historically, the practice of law has been reserved only for those who have obtained a Juris Doctorate ("J.D.") and who have passed the Bar Exam. However, in addition to attorneys, Utah now issues a limited license to practice law to individuals who have satisfied all the education, experience, and testing requirements set forth in the Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioners ("Rules"). For all the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website. Exams are offered by the Utah State Bar and all requirements must be complete prior to practicing law.
Learning Outcomes
This course is required for anyone planning to practice as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) in Utah and must be completed before taking the LPP Ethics Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. The Ethics course covers topics such as the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, professionalism, and the disciplinary process. This course is required for the Licensed Paralegal Practitioner certificate.
Student Profiles
This course is required for anyone planning to practice as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) in Utah and must be completed before taking the LPP Ethics Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. For all the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website.
Program Schedule
This is an online, self-paced course housed on Canvas. You will have 18 weeks to complete the course material. This course explores the ethical standards for Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP's). The focus will be on the ethical rules for LPP's as well as actual problems that LPP's will confront in their practice. Topics include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, and professionalism. The disciplinary process will also be addressed. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal and shortly before taking the licensing exam.
Module 1 :: Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioners
Introduction to Ethics for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners Unauthorized Practice of Law Standards of Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Professionalism and Civility Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Discipline and Disability Standards for imposing Paralegal Practitioner Sanctions Licensing IOLPPTA Accounts Resolution of Fee Disputes
Module 2 :: Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Rules of Professional Conduct
Client-LPP Relationship Terminology Client-LPP Relationship Counselor Advocate Transactions with Persons Other than Clients Firms and Associations Public Service Information About Legal Services Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession

ETHICAL RULES FOR LICENSED PARALEGAL PRACTITIONERS (LPP)

Fee: $215.00
Dates: 1/13/2025 - 4/24/2025
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 0

Learning Outcomes Student Profiles Program Schedule Register Now
Program Overview
Historically, the practice of law has been reserved only for those who have obtained a Juris Doctorate ("J.D.") and who have passed the Bar Exam. However, in addition to attorneys, Utah now issues a limited license to practice law to individuals who have satisfied all the education, experience, and testing requirements set forth in the Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioners ("Rules"). For all the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website. Exams are offered by the Utah State Bar and all requirements must be complete prior to practicing law.
Learning Outcomes
This course is required for anyone planning to practice as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) in Utah and must be completed before taking the LPP Ethics Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. The Ethics course covers topics such as the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, professionalism, and the disciplinary process. This course is required for the Licensed Paralegal Practitioner certificate.
Student Profiles
This course is required for anyone planning to practice as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) in Utah and must be completed before taking the LPP Ethics Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. For all the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website.
Program Schedule
This is an online, self-paced course housed on Canvas. You will have 18 weeks to complete the course material. This course explores the ethical standards for Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP's). The focus will be on the ethical rules for LPP's as well as actual problems that LPP's will confront in their practice. Topics include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, and professionalism. The disciplinary process will also be addressed. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal and shortly before taking the licensing exam.
Module 1 :: Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioners
Introduction to Ethics for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners Unauthorized Practice of Law Standards of Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Professionalism and Civility Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Discipline and Disability Standards for imposing Paralegal Practitioner Sanctions Licensing IOLPPTA Accounts Resolution of Fee Disputes
Module 2 :: Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Rules of Professional Conduct
Client-LPP Relationship Terminology Client-LPP Relationship Counselor Advocate Transactions with Persons Other than Clients Firms and Associations Public Service Information About Legal Services Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession

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This course is required for anyone planning to practice as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) in Utah and must be completed before taking the LPP Ethics Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. The Ethics course covers topics such as the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, professionalism, and the disciplinary process. This course is required for the Licensed Paralegal Practitioner certificate.

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