Professional Responsibility

Course Information

Registration Information

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON, TUE, WED 2:00 - 3:10 pm TNH 2.140

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam December 13, 2007 1:30 pm A-LE in 2.137
LF-Z in 2.139

Description

This survey course on lawyers' professional responsibilities is centered on two premises: (1) The practice of law is a business as well as a profession, and economic incentives therefore matter; and (2) more than 90 percent of all lawsuits settle. Thus, we will give special attention to the economic aspects of the attorney-client relationship and the various incentives that existing ethical Rules provide both lawyers and clients. We will also pay particular attention to a wide range of ethical issues surrounding the settlement process. This course fulfills the Professional Responsibility requirement for graduation. The exam will be a three-hour in-class, open-book (but closed note).