Law school legends audio on professional responsibility [electronic resource] / Erwin Chemerinsky.

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Online Access: Streaming Audio (via West Academic)
Other Authors: Chemerinsky, Erwin (Speaker)
Other title:Professional responsibility.
West Academic study aids online.
Format: Electronic Audio
Language:English
Published: St. Paul, MN : Gilbert Law Summaries, [2016]
Edition:11th edition.
Series:Law school legends series.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • How does the bar regulate attorneys? Who regulates?
  • Who may practice law in a state?
  • The bar has the duty to prevent the unauthorized practice of law
  • How can the bar ensure compliance with its rules?
  • How is the formation and ending of the attorney-client relationship regulated?
  • What is the attorney's duty to reject representation?
  • When must or may an attorney withdraw from representation?
  • What are the attorney's duties to the client? Duty to avoid conflicts of interest
  • Duty of competence
  • Duty to follow client's instructions
  • Duty to protect client confidence
  • How is the integrity of the system protected? Duty to prevent abuse of the system
  • Duty of candor to a tribunal
  • Fairness to opposing party
  • Trial tactics
  • Voluntary pro bono work
  • Attorney as advisor
  • What is the permissible nature of other than clients?
  • How should the market for legal services be regulated? Advertising and solicitation
  • How may the practice of law be structured?
  • Fees
  • What is the attorney's duty to protect the client's money or property?
  • What are the ethical standards for judges?
  • What conduct while serving as a judge is appropriate?
  • What off-the-bench conduct by judges is appropriate?
  • What political activities by judges or judicial candidates are permissible?