456 Professionalism and Ethics (Smith)

LAW456

Professionalism and Ethics

(Smith)

Prerequisite courses: 

Prerequisite for:

Instructor(s): Karen Smith, KC

Course credit: 3

Method of presentation: Lecture/seminar

METHOD OF EVALUATION

This course will be evaluated by way of a final memorandum worth 70% of the final grade.  This memorandum will be approximately 15 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font with 1” margins (excluding the required bibliography).  This paper shall be due by 4:00 p.m. of the final day of class in April 2019 and should be submitted by hard copy and email to me at the class.  In addition students will receive a grade of 20% based on a five minute presentation, as well as participation marks of 10% based on attendance and discussion leadership. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will undertake a consideration of the ethical obligations and responsibilities of lawyers.  The main objective of the course is to be able to recognize, examine and understand your responsibility in the legal and ethical context.  Students must be expected to be able to identify and think critically about current and past issues.  These issues will be addressed by way of text, the Alberta Code of Conduct and guest speakers. 

SPECIAL COMMENTS

Description updated 2018-19. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.

REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)

1. Alice Woolley, et al, Lawyers Ethics and Professional Regulation (Toronto: LexisNexis, 2017)

2. Alberta Code of Professional Conduct, Law Society of Alberta – current version available online

3. Selected cases and readings