 Welcome to Unit 9 of PRDV301, Introduction to Paralegal Studies. We hope this journey so far has been informative and that you're getting excited for the end. As you might have gathered from this course, the legal profession is highly regulated. This means that not just anyone can provide legal services to the public. Both lawyers and paralegals need to follow strict codes of conduct and ethics in their daily lives to avoid serious consequences. The American Bar Association could even ban you from practicing law entirely. This unit will teach you about these codes of conduct and common pitfalls that folks in the legal profession can run into. We'll also talk a little bit about what conflict of interest and zealous representation mean. Even though the lawyer and paralegal are supposed to fight hard for their clients, there are also limits to how far they can go in their defense. You will also read about some strategies to help maintain your client's confidentiality. By the end of this unit, you should have all the knowledge and basic skills necessary to start your paralegal journey. So congratulations! After this unit, one more important area remains to be covered, what in practical terms it takes to become a working paralegal. Good luck!