Lgl Ethics (LAW-550-007)
Lawlor

Meets: 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM (T) - Room 602

Enrolled: 60 / Limit: 60

Notices

2nd-yr required

Description

An examination of the ethical obligations of lawyers, with a primary focus on the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, a version of which has been adopted in most states (all except for California) and Washington, D.C.

Textbooks and Other Materials

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Lisa Lerman and Philip Schrag, Ethical Problems in the Practice of Law (Aspen Publ. 3d ed. 2012) [“Casebook”]; and Stephen Gillers, Roy Simon, and Andrew Perlman, Regulation of Lawyers: Statutes and Standards Concise Edition 2013 [“Model Rules”]. Please note: It is essential that students use the identified editions of the Casebook and Model Rules, as there have been significant rules changes that are not reflected in prior editions of either. With regard to the Casebook, students may use the “SMARTe Edition.”

First Class Readings

Introduction to Legal Ethics, the Legal Profession, and the Bar Exam -- Casebook: pp. 24-28, 45-48, 52-67 (mid), 857 (bottom)-60; Model Rule: 8.1; and Questions of Access to Legal Services and Unauthorized Practice of Law -- Casebook: pp. 790-96 (mid), 839-45; Model Rule: 6.1

Syllabus

The syllabus is available in the following format(s):

Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Lgl Ethics (LAW-550-007) Lawlor