Ethics in Law Professionalism and Integrity #111224

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Ethics in Law: Professionalism and Integrity is a comprehensive course designed to equip legal professionals with a deep understanding of ethical principles and their application in the practice of law. This course will explore the ethical dilemmas faced by lawyers, the importance of maintaining professionalism and integrity, and the consequences of ethical misconduct. Participants will gain insights into the ethical standards governing the legal profession and develop strategies for ethical decision-making.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental principles of legal ethics and professionalism.
• Identify ethical dilemmas commonly faced by lawyers.
• Analyze ethical issues in legal practice and develop appropriate responses.
• Apply ethical principles to real-world scenarios and case studies.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in their legal careers.

. Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a binder containing a copy of the presentation
• slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

This course is suitable for a wide range of legal professionals, including:
• Lawyers
• Law students
• Legal scholars
• Paralegals
• Government officials
• Corporate counsel
• Legal consultants

• Fundamental principles of legal ethics: Honesty, integrity, diligence
• The role of ethics in the legal profession
• Ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest

• Confidentiality and attorney-client privilege
• Informed consent and client autonomy
• Conflicts of interest and their resolution

• Truthfulness and fairness in court proceedings
• Zealous representation and advocacy
• Ethical obligations in discovery and evidence

• Professional misconduct and disciplinary rules
• Maintaining competence and continuing legal education
• Ethical obligations in the legal marketplace

• Ethical decision-making frameworks
• Case studies of ethical dilemmas in legal practice
• Developing ethical judgment and reasoning skills

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