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Written from a paralegal perspective, this book uses plain English and an upbeat tone to keep readers engaged in the ethics of the legal profession.  Its unique approach focuses on researching one’s own state laws and codes–and applying those to cases, collaborative assignments and hypothetical situations in the text. This edition features chapter-by-chapter updates, In the News articles, and video case studies designed to spark class discussion. With its lively narrative and state-specific approach, it tackles important ethical issues and shows how to research possible courses of action.   ... Read more

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Could have been better
Ethics for the Legal Professional by Deborah K. Orlik barely earns three stars.It aims to cover basics of topics like unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, and conflict of interest in what it describes as "plain English and an upbeat tone to keep readers engaged."Commendable as this is, the author strays from plain English and an upbeat tone into an annoying, breezy style that seems like more of a disjointed, unrehearsed presentation than a book that has gone through six editions over two decades.For example, in discussing the improper division of fees as an aspect of unauthorized practice of law, the author begins a paragraph with, "Repeat after me:Fee splitting is evil and I'll never do it."While some may appreciate such an attempt at humor, in a textbook it comes off as unprofessional.Additionally, chapters are not well organized and seem to jump from topic to topic without clear connections.

On the positive side, the text does contain numerous review questions and discussion materials, along with relevant case law which clarifies some of the issues.But that barely compensates for the drawbacks.Hopefully the seventh edition will rectify the situation.

It's Good To Know What You Can Get Away with
Covers the basics of the title. Gives you an inkling of what you might be able to get away with. Readable. ... Read more

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Legal Ethics, second edition, provides a variety of methods designed to improve the reader's understanding of ethical rules. The premise of the book is that students should be given clear information so that they can understand complex concepts-because all legal professionals are required to act with the same professional care as attorneys. It provides a thorough and substantive analysis of the major principles that affect how the practice of law is regulated. To provide an example of the lawyer-disciplinary process, a provocative look at the disbarment proceedings against President Clinton is presented in the first chapter. Other real-world examples and hypotheticals are provided throughout the chapters in order to facilitate a better grasp on the technical material.Visual aids are provided throughout the text, so that critical and difficult concepts can be better understood.Review questions at the end of each chapter can also serve as a springboard for further, independent study, if desired.A legal ethics movie guide at the book's end is also included, where the author reviews over twenty, entertaining movies that have a connection to legal ethics or the practice of law. ... Read more

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Legal Ethics
As a school book it is very interesting and informative, not as dry as many are.

The Most Interesting Textbook I've Ever Read
This textbook is power-packed with useful information.Whether the reader is a paralegal, legal assistant, or just the curious type, s/he will have a hard time putting it down.It is stuffed with caselaw used to highlight specific lessons and "Not Quite Lincoln" passages that depict extreme examples of ethical mishaps in the field of law.The opening two chapters are an extensive introduction into legal ethics.The chapters on the "Unauthorized Practice of Law" and "Fees and Fee Sharing" were immensely helpful in answering questions I've had since I began my education in Paralegal Studies.
This textbook is written with an entertaining flair and style not often used in college textbooks--making it much easier to read and retain.The study of legal ethics showcases attorneys (and sometimes their staff) at their very worst and Kent Kauffman does an outstanding job using their professional blunders to inform the reader of just what and what not to do.
The only thing better than reading his book, is taking his class (where you'll have to read the book anyway).BUY THIS BOOK! ... Read more

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David Luban is one of the world's leading scholars of legal ethics. In this collection of his most significant papers he ranges over such topics as the moral psychology of organisational evil, the strengths and weaknesses of the adversary system, and jurisprudence from the lawyer's point of view. His discussion combines philosophical argument, legal analysis and many cases drawn from actual law practice, and he defends a theory of legal ethics that focuses on lawyers' role in enhancing human dignity and human rights. In addition to an analytical introduction, the volume includes two major previously unpublished papers, including a detailed critique of the US government lawyers who produced the notorious 'torture memos'. It will be of interest to a wide range of readers in both philosophy and law. ... Read more

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Many law professors aim to probe deep ethical issues in class. But they need to cover the material that the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination requires. The Rotunda Nutshell fulfils that need as it digests the Model Rules in an engaging, analytical, and often critical way. In a surprisingly pithy manner, this book places the Rules in an historic context that lets the student understand problems with prior versions of the Rules and the Model Code. The Nutshell also analyzes the American Law Institute's Restatement of the Law Governing Lawyers, Third. This approach frees up precious class time for important normative issues. And, this Nutshell helps your students come up with better answers to your Socratic questions than you anticipated. ... Read more

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Concise and Correct Review (Mostly)
As a former disciplinary counsel in NY, I found this book to be right on in many respects, and glossing over in others.For the most part, a good beginning for the practitioner in sorting out the hoary and complicated issues that crop in various ethical situations.

best approach to confusing topic
I've looked at a few PR study guides, but they all are organized rather amorphously, so, for instance, my CB goes topically.I find it easier to organize my thoughts and outline when arranged by rule--which is what this book does.

It takes the Model Rules and addresses each, and the larger topic it addresses, separately.It selectively incorporates the Restatements and Model Code, telling you when one varies from another.It is by far the clearest synopsis of "soft" rules that I have found--far better, in fact, than the same author's "Professional Responsibility" for the "Black Letter Series," which approaches by topic.
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Legal Ethics: Rules, Statutes, and Comparisons is designed as a rules companion to Legal Ethics in the Practice of Law casebook or any other legal ethics text. Table of Contents includes:The text of the ABA's now-former Model Rules of Professional Conduct, as amended ("1983 ABA Model Rules");The text of the ABA's new rules, adopted by the ABA House of Delegates in light of "Ethics 2000" ("2002 ABA Model Rules");A "red-lined" comparison of the 2002 ABA Model Rules to the 1983 ABA Model Rules;The text of the ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility;Comparison between the 1983 and 2002 ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the California Rules of Professional Conduct and the California State Bar Act;The text of relevant California Rules and Statutes;The Securities and Exchange Commission's Final Standards of Professional Conduct. ... Read more

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This concise version of Therese Cannon's highly acclaimed and successful textbook provides authoritative, concise coverage of ethical principles from the perspective of the practicing paralegal. Perfect for use in shorter courses or in substantive courses where ethics is introduced, this text delivers: current coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals an authoritative presentation combined with clear and readable pedagogy each chapter begins with an overview, followed by well-written text in a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics, and marginal definitions help students with terminology. Review questions, hypotheticals, and discussion questions and projects reinforce the material useful appendices that provide the text of relevant ethical codesThe Third Edition, thoroughly updated and polished, features:updated and new rules, cases, and narrative an exciting new section on assignments and research projects more hypotheticals in discussion questions changes in ABA Model Rules new cases in UPL, confidentiality, and conflicts Written by the highly respected legal educator, Therese Cannon, this succinct, reliable text is the ideal tool for teaching students about paralegal ethics in the real world. ... Read more

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Easy, fast, new, professional
This seller made it very easy for the transaction and didn't lie at all in the description - the book is brand new and I found it the cheapest here. ... Read more

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Gilbert Law Summaries are America’s best selling outlines and have set the standard for excellence since they were introduced more than thirty-five years ago. It’s Gilbert’s unique combination of features that makes it the one study aid you’ll turn to for all of your study needs! Walk into class prepared with a comprehensive outline of the law, a concise capsule summary perfect for a quick review before class, charts of every kind, a text correlation chart so that you can match your specific reading assignment to the relevant pages in the Gilbert outline, and an index and table of cases. Ace your final exams with a step-by-step approach to attack your exam, exam tips, and sample multiple choice, true-false, and essay questions. ... Read more

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Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals provides complete coverage of legal ethics tailored to the needs of the practicing paralegal. Now in its fifth edition, Therese Cannon s authoritative and highly successful textbook continues to provide paralegal students with invaluable insights into the ethical principles they will face in practice.

Among the attributes that make this text so effective:
comprehensive coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals authoritative presentation combined with clear and readable text and effective pedagogy. Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by well-written text in a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics. Review questions reinforce the material.
Discussion questions, hypotheticals, research and other outside assignments provide depth and practice in applying the ruleseach chapter includes landmark cases on paralegals and other cases that demonstrate how the principles and rules are applieduseful appendices provide the text of paralegal association ethics codes that are referenced throughout the book.
the book is easily adaptable to courses of different lengths and can be used in other paralegal courses for supplementary ethics coverage across the curriculumteaching package includes an Instructor s Manual with Test Bank and PowerPoint slidesThe Fifth Edition has been enhanced with:
new rules and cases, including changes in ABA Model Rules and new cases on supervision, UPL, confidentiality, conflicts, competence and litigation
new assignments and research projectsmore hypotheticals suitable for use in class discussions or as assignments added to discussion questions
expanded Instructor s Manual that includes a Test Bank Web site that has links to state-specific ethics rules, ethics opinions and guidelines
Written by the highly respected legal educator, Therese Cannon, there is no text comparable to Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals for teaching professional responsibility to paralegal students. ... Read more

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Although book was used, it looked as good as new. There were no markings, highlights, or anything.Originally told would take 7-14 days to receive the book, but had the book in less than 7 which was right on time.

Legal Ethics
This book is/was needed for class. The content and format of the book is very well written. I highly recommend this book to those looking to enter into the legal profession as well as those who are mildly interested in how the legal profession works.

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Seller mailed be the book promptly and was as described. I would buy from this seller again! ... Read more

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The Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics is a concise, comprehensive guide to the rules of ethics, which provides useful information tailored specifically for paralegals.Information includes tips for ethical behavior, real-world advice and ethical guidance provided by various paralegal associations. In addition, The Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics reviews the rules of ethics that attorneys are subject to and how those rules may apply to paralegals.The guide?s easy-to-use format, including checklists, charts, tables, and FAQs in each chapter make The Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics a quick reference book that students will want to take from the classroom to the workplace. ... Read more

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The new editions of Problems in Legal Ethics (Eighth Edition) and California Legal Ethics (Sixth Edition) retain their popular problem-based approach while integrating recent developments since the prior editions. Of particular note is the completely rewritten chapter addressing judicial conduct, which adopts a fresh and more teachable approach to judicial ethics, based on the new 2007 ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct. ... Read more

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Useful and Approachable
This is a better than average casebook, with multiple choice questions and answers, on point cases, good commentary and a writing style that can be approached by the layperson.It is almost worth taking a look through or a read if you regularly engage lawyers, are involved in a lawsuit, or are thinking of doing so.You will learn a lot, and better understand the whats and whys of the ethics of legal practice.

Decent Textbook, but reading a Rule Book is more Helpful
Normally a law school text book is filled with case after case. Well for those of you who hate reading case after case, then this is the book for you.

On average there is only 1 case per chapter, with the remainder of the chapter devoted to ABA opinions and or Law review articles. While the articles are insightful, they really don't give you any more of an understanding of the ABA Rules, than just reading the rules with the commentary. What is good about this text, however, are the discussion problems at the beginning of the chapter and the multiple choice problems at the end of each chapter. These problems will help you better understand and think about the ABA Model rules.

Overall the book isn't too bad, but you if you have a copy of the ABA rules along with the commentary then this book becomes worthless for the most part. ... Read more

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This new edition retains the popular problem-based approach, but with a thorough updating of every chapter, integrating recent developments since the prior edition, including amendments to the ABA Model Rules, new court decisions, new ABA Formal Opinions, and contemporary perspectives on lawyering. The new edition also contains a number of new discussion problems. ... Read more

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This is a collection of ten significant ethics cases. The Stories Series reveal the background surrounding each case, providing a look into the immediate impact of the case as well as the continuing importance of the case in shaping the law. ... Read more

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This book provides the first fully annotated discussion of the ethical universe surrounding state mandated and private legal disputes involving the custody and best interest of children. It surveys thousands of court cases, statutes, state bar ethics codes, Attorney General opinions, and model codes regarding ethical constraints in family and dependency proceedings. The book is unique in two ways. It analyzes ethical rules not only in terms of the chronology of these proceedings, but it also surveys those principles for each of the primary participants - children's counsel, parents' counsel, government attorneys, and judges. The book contains chapters on pre-hearing alternative dispute resolution, motion and trial practice, appellate procedures, and separation of powers. Finally, the book provides a complete child abuse case file with a comprehensive analysis of the inherent ethical issues. ... Read more