A distinguishing feature of any profession is a rigorous code of ethics. The code of ethics should not be needed for anything other than to provide guidelines for behavior. The true professional will be willing to stay upright by adhering to the set of ethical principles and standards adopted by his or her profession.
The terms “ethics” and “morals” assumes that there is a “natural law” way to act. Rules of professional conduct pertaining to attorneys are believed by the public to be a guide for ethical conduct. Unfortunately not all attorneys are virtuous, ethical, and moral.
What motivates people to act in ethical ways? In the simplest analysis, it is easy to say that people comply with ethical rules because they are moral or virtuous. Why then must we have laws? Not all people are ethical, but even the tendency among some not to be ethical, rules keeps them “ethical in actions” because if they do not abide by them punishment will be imposed. They fear punishment more than their desire to be unethical. That fear does not keep all people honest, ethical, or moral.
This course will define and describe ethics, differentiate amoral and ethical values, explain the two systems of ethics and discuss philosophers who have contributed to the development of ethics.
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- For Texas State Bar
| Course No: | 901190304 | | Credits: | 2.25 | | Method: | Participatory | | Course Expiration: | 10/31/2010 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For Arizona State Bar
| Course No: | ETH-08-0004 | | Credits: | 2.25 | | Method: | Interactive Online | | Categories: | |
- For Colorado Supreme Court
| Course No: | CLECLU-ATTY | | Credits: | 3.00 | | Method: | Self Study | | Course Expiration: | 10/30/2011 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For New York State Court
| Course No: | ETH-08-0004 | | Credits: | 2.50 | | Approval Code: | Approved Jurisdiction | | Method: | Nontraditional Format (Online) | | Categories: | |
- For Florida Bar
| Course No: | 9779 9 | | Credits: | 2.50 | | Method: | Interactive Online | | Course Expiration: | 6/1/2011 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For Oregon State Bar
| Course No: | 4751*17 | | Credits: | 2.25 | | Method: | Interactive Online | | Course Expiration: | 11/15/2012 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For Indiana State Bar Association
| Course No: | 0128160 | | Credits: | 2.30 | | Method: | Participatory | | Course Expiration: | 12/31/2010 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
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Course Objectives
- Understand the importance for ethical behavior in all practices.
- List and characterize two systems of ethics.
- Differentiate between legal versus ethical codes.
- Discuss the development of law and ethics.
- Understand how culture, motivation, and power affect ethical decisions and behaviors.
- Explain how to develop an ethics management program for practice.
- Understand why it is important to implement ethical practices from the top of the organization.
- Provide examples of why unethical bahavior can jeopardize your personal license and ability to practice law and the standing of your firm.