Ethical Problems in the Practice of Law (5th Edition) – PDF

Ethical Problems in the Practice of Law (5th Edition) – PDF

Are you studying law and are looking for an insightful, comprehensive and contemporary approach to the challenging ethical dilemmas that lawyers often grapple with in the course of their work? Then Ethical Problems in the Practice of Law, 5th Edition (PDF) is the perfect book for you.

This problem-based casebook has been designed to motivate deep analysis and lively class discussion of various ethical problems that crop up during the practice of law. The updated 5th edition comes with even deeper coverage of ethical issues for prosecutors, and expanded coverage of post-recession changes in the legal profession.

Furthermore, there are fresh changes to the Model Rules, new developments in the law governing lawyers, and several new examples of recent cases of lawyer misconduct. The book also looks at the effects of the internet on law practice, including the impact of social media, blogging and using email.

The Fifth Edition comes with six new problems on conflicts of interest, prosecutorial investigations, criminal defense lawyer’s duty to investigate, and relationships between lawyers and judges. It discusses how the confidentiality of employer monitoring of employees, government monitoring of electronic communications affects the practice of law.

Professors and students alike will benefit from this readable and enjoyable book, which uses shocking examples of recent lawyer misconduct to maintain student interest. It also has graphics like cartoons, tables, and photos that make the presentation lively and engaging. The problem-based approach, often based on true real-life cases, offers students a convenient way to test their understanding.

The clear expositions of the law make it possible for professors to devote the majority of class time to interactive discussion of the problems. This transformation of course content from an often-boring upper class requirement to a learning environment that is educationally rich, engaging, and fun is what makes this 5th edition stand out.

The problem method engages law students and sparks class discussion because most problems present head-scratching dilemmas that students must puzzle through together. Students are also encouraged to step into the shoes of practicing lawyers to confront difficult ethical dilemmas that often arise in the early years of law practice.

Please note that this product only includes the eBook (Ethical Problems in the Practice of Law, 5th Edition) in a converted PDF. ISBN: 978-1543817447, 978-1543804669.