LAW456
Professionalism and Ethics
(Hilborn)
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Instructor(s): Rick Hilborn
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Seminar
METHOD OF EVALUATION
The primary method of evaluation will be a written paper worth 70% of your final grade. This paper will be 18-20 pages in length, double spaced, 12 point font with 1 inch margins (excluding bibliography). Students are encouraged to develop their own topic however some topic suggestions will be provided.
The paper shall be due on the final day of classes. In addition, students will be graded on their class participation, based on student presentations (20%) and as general participants (10%) based on attendance and discussion leadership.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will explore the ethical obligations and responsibilities of lawyers. Students will be expected to think critically about contemporary and historical ethical questions faced by members of the legal profession and how their own values and attitudes will shape their future careers. Spirited debate in a non-judgmental context will be encouraged.
By the end of this class students should be able to identify the ethical obligations and responsibilities arising in a particular fact scenario and explain how they, as a lawyer, might manage a similar situation including identifying appropriate resources for assistance
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Description updated 2021-22. 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, 2nd ed. (Toronto: LexisNexis, 2012)
2. Alberta Code of Professional Conduct, Law Society of Alberta- current version available online