practicing in the grey

Each bar association in the country, as well as the American Inns of Court, has an ethical component to membership. To practice law in an ethical manner is not only critical to advancing the rule of law, but also in gaining and keeping the trust of fellow practitioners, the judiciary, as well as the clients and communities we serve. But ethics is a slippery concept, meaning one thing to one person and another thing to the next.

This course is not designed to give you hard and fast rules to follow, but rather explore the underlying spirit of legal ethics, and the obligations to clients and colleagues in a world and profession that is changing all around us. 

Hear from a cross-section of judges and attorneys who share their own experiences and understanding about:

• what "legal ethics" means to them,
• ethical responses to some common scenarios, and
• the impact of a changing society on established ethical norms.

Leave with advice that can be implemented right away, making your practice stronger and the profession elevated.

THE COURSE IS PRESENTED IN Three Parts

• Part I: What does "legal ethics" mean to you? What do you do when someone asks you for legal advice outside of your office?
• Part II: What are your ethical obligations regarding taking or not taking a case, as well as communications regardless of your relationship?
• Part III: What does "duty to report" mean under professional rules of conduct, and what are some of the external considerations that make this a particularly grey area?

Each part contains a video presentation and a Knowledge Check. Once you have gone through all the parts, you'll complete an evaluation. A certificate will then be generated for attorneys wishing to self-report for CLE credit ( this program should be valid for 1.5 hours of CLE credit in most jurisdictions).

CLE Eligibility

If you are unsure if this program has been approved in your state or have any questions about self-reporting, please click on the CLE icon to find out more or  contact us before taking the time to purchase and complete this program!

pricing

• Members and Alumni: $30
• Non-members: $45