Professional Responsibil

Instructor:
R H Underwood
835
Credits:
3.0
001
Building:
Law Building
Room:
Rm.193
Semester:
Fall 2022
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Professional Responsibil
Class Type:
LEC
11:00 am
11:50 am
Days:
TRF

An examination of the varying roles played by lawyers in society and the conflicting pressures created to each role. Special attention is paid to the Code of Professional Responsibility as a guide and control in the lawyer-client relationship. Also considered at length is the role of law in society and the place of the legal profession in society. Guest speakers are used to bring into focus employment options for lawyers and the viewpoints of varying types of practicing lawyers to the pervasive problems of the legal profession.

An examination of the varying roles played by lawyers in society and the conflicting pressures created to each role. Special attention is paid to the Code of Professional Responsibility as a guide and control in the lawyer-client relationship. Also considered at length is the role of law in society and the place of the legal profession in society. Guest speakers are used to bring into focus employment options for lawyers and the viewpoints of varying types of practicing lawyers to the pervasive problems of the legal profession.

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