Ch. 2 Paralegal Ethics & Unauthorized
Ch. 2 Paralegal
Practice ofEthics
Law _&Study
Unauthorized
Guide
Ch. 22026_2027.pdf
Paralegal
Practice ofEthics
Law _&Study
Unauthorized
Guide 2026_2027.pdf
Practice of Law _ Study Guide 2026_2027.pdf
Ch. 2 Paralegal Ethics & Unauthorized
Practice of Law | Study Guide
2026/2027
Ch. 2 Paralegal Ethics & Unauthorized
Ch. 2 Paralegal
Practice ofEthics
Law _&Study
Unauthorized
Guide 2026_2027
Practice of Law _ Study Guide 2026_2027.pdf Page 1 of 35
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Why is the practice of law restricted to lawyers?
-Public Policy concerns.
-To protect the public.
What is the practice of law?
-The application of a rule of law
-To a particular person's facts
and
-Giving a response
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Historical view of Law
Work that is:
-Traditionally done by lawyers
-"Commonly understood" to require the legal skill of a lawyer
-Requiring legal skill and knowledge beyond that of a layperson
-Characterized by the relationship between lawyer and client
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Modern view of UPL
1.It is wrong to practice law without a license
**This one gets you in trouble
2.It is wrong to assist someone who doesn't have a license in the practice of law
**This one gets your boss in trouble
UPL issues need to be viewed from
1. The point of view of the person asking for legal advice.
2. The point of view of the person giving the legal advice.
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Ch. 2 Paralegal
Practice ofEthics
Law _&Study
Unauthorized
Guide
Ch. 22026_2027.pdf
Paralegal
Practice ofEthics
Law _&Study
Unauthorized
Guide 2026_2027.pdf
Practice of Law _ Study Guide 2026_2027.pdf
Ch. 2 Paralegal Ethics & Unauthorized
Practice of Law | Study Guide
2026/2027
Ch. 2 Paralegal Ethics & Unauthorized
Ch. 2 Paralegal
Practice ofEthics
Law _&Study
Unauthorized
Guide 2026_2027
Practice of Law _ Study Guide 2026_2027.pdf Page 1 of 35
,CH. 2 Paralegal Ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law.pdf CH. 2 Paralegal Ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law.pdf CH. 2 Paralegal Ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law.pdf
Why is the practice of law restricted to lawyers?
-Public Policy concerns.
-To protect the public.
What is the practice of law?
-The application of a rule of law
-To a particular person's facts
and
-Giving a response
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,CH. 2 Paralegal Ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law.pdf CH. 2 Paralegal Ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law.pdf CH. 2 Paralegal Ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law.pdf
Historical view of Law
Work that is:
-Traditionally done by lawyers
-"Commonly understood" to require the legal skill of a lawyer
-Requiring legal skill and knowledge beyond that of a layperson
-Characterized by the relationship between lawyer and client
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, CH. 2 Paralegal Ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law.pdf CH. 2 Paralegal Ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law.pdf CH. 2 Paralegal Ethics Unauthorized Practice of Law.pdf
Modern view of UPL
1.It is wrong to practice law without a license
**This one gets you in trouble
2.It is wrong to assist someone who doesn't have a license in the practice of law
**This one gets your boss in trouble
UPL issues need to be viewed from
1. The point of view of the person asking for legal advice.
2. The point of view of the person giving the legal advice.
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