Professionalism and Values in Law Practice

Author: Robert Feldman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780367200428
Published In: December 2020
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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This book presents practical advice to law students and those entering and now working in the legal profession that will help them to reconcile who they are as a person with the demands and opportunities of a legal career.

The book sets out a clear framework and practice examples for: (i) defining “success”, (ii) understanding the role of a professional in relation to clients, colleagues, adversaries and community, (iii) reconciling demands of practice within ethical rules and norms, business considerations and personal values and (iv) building a values-centered, economically viable practice and reputation.

Complete with practical advice and experiences that produce and reinforce a holistic approach, this book provides invaluable support for second- and third-year law students and lawyers in practice to establish elusive work-life balance over the course of a legal career.

SECTION ONE: AWARENESS OF BALANCE BETWEEN BUSINESS, ETHICS AND VALUES IN LAW PRACTICE

1. The Values Driven Professional and Giving Voice to Values

2. Character and Values

3. Professionalism Beyond Legal Competence

4. Legal Ethics and Duties

5. Reconciling Character and Values with Expectations of Clients and Employers

SECTION TWO: ANALYSIS AND ACTION IN LAWYER/CLIENT REPRESENTATION AND INTRA PROFESSIONAL INTERACTIONS

6. Who is the Client?

7. Objectives of Representation

8. Counseling/Decision Making in the Attorney Client Relationship

9. Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest

10. Enron – Lessons in Corruption of Values