Professional Responsibility in the Life of the Lawyer

Introduces students to the legal and ethical issues they will encounter along their career paths. The law governing lawyers is presented at every career stage, from seeking admission to the bar, to acquiring and representing clients in various practice areas, navigating well-being issues, and reflecting on legacy at the end of the lawyer’s career.

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The third edition of Professional Responsibility in the Life of the Lawyer introduces students to the legal and ethical issues they will encounter along their career paths. The law governing lawyers is presented at every career stage, from seeking admission to the bar, to acquiring clients and representing them in various practice areas, navigating well-being issues, and reflecting on legacy at the end of the lawyer's career. In every chapter, students are placed in the role of lawyer and asked to solve realistic problems by applying professional conduct rules and other sources of law. In every chapter of the book, there are opportunities to discuss and reflect upon professional identity.