Lgl Ethics (LAW-550-003)
Dorsainvil, Kepler
Meets: 06:00 PM - 07:50 PM (T) - Yuma - Room Y402
Enrolled: 54 / Limit: 65
Notices
The first day of class is Tuesday, January 12, 2016 @ 6:00 pm.
Description
This course addresses the ethical requirements governing admission to the Bar and the practice of law. The issues we will examine are subject to various rules of conduct. Our focus is on the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, a version of which has been adopted in most states, as well as the D.C. and Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct. In practice, you will be governed by the rules adopted by each tribunal that admits you to practice.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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The textbook information on this page was provided by the instructor. Students should use this information when considering purchases from the AU Campus Store or other vendors. Students may check here to determine if books are currently available for purchase at the AU Campus Store. 1. 2015 Edition Model Rules of Professional Conduct by the American Bar Association’s Center for Professional Responsibility, ISBN 978-1634252478; and 2. Course Packet posted on MyWCL, and is available for purchase on demand from the WCL Copy Center
First Class Readings
ABA Model Rules Book (2015 Edition): Preamble, Scope, Essay, Rule 1.0 Terminology, Unit One (Introduction) from the Copied materials pp 1-20. The cases are: Red Dog, 625 A.2d 245 Unit Two (Duty of Competence) Battle 646 A.2d 315
Syllabus
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