75420 Ethics and Professional Conduct
6cp; offered either on campus (lecture: 1hpw, workshop: 2hpw) or by distance (requiring participation in UTS online workshops and an online discussion group during semester)Requisite(s): (140 Credit Value in spk(s): C10000-C10999 OR 60 credit points of completed study in C04236 Juris Doctor OR 132 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice) AND (70717c Evidence and Criminal Procedure OR 71216 Law of Evidence)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: L Greentree
This subject provides a basis for the understanding of the ethical responsibilities of legal practitioners, including obligations relating to a solicitor's trust account. The lectures focus on the practical applications of admission to practice, including the basic requirement for the operation of a solicitor's trust account and alternative approaches to applying legal ethics. The practice of law requires an understanding of the Legal Profession Act 2004 (NSW) and Legal Profession Regulations 2005 (NSW), the Professional Conduct Rules and case law. The integration of practical and theoretical approaches to legal ethics provides a framework in which students can better integrate ethical priorities within their own moral framework. The workshops for on campus students and the online discussion groups for off campus students provide practical scenarios in which students can better understand the application of the rules as well as giving an opportunity to explore the various approaches to legal ethics. Workshops also provide an opportunity for students to better understand the operation of trust accounting procedures.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2010 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $1107
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.
2010 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2769
Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at access conditions and My Student Admin.
