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Spring 2009
Law No.: LAW4615
Sched. No.: 402ex
Professional Responsibility
Section 0001
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Walker, Larry



Administrative Information:

Days, Times (Room):M W, 1000-1100 (SL 278)
Credits:2Type:Lecture
Capacity:90 **This information is current as of 09/05/2008 02:00:11 AM**
Current Enrollment:90 **This information is current as of 09/05/2008 02:00:11 AM**

Course Description:

This course presents an overview of the law and ethics of lawyering. Topics include prohibited assistance, confidentiality (including the attorney-client privilege), conflicts of interest, and competence. Particular attention will be paid both to applications involving transactional and litigation practice. For example, the role of attorneys in Enron transactions will be discussed as well as recent allegations of attorney misconduct in class action litigation.

NOTE: This course satisfies the Professional Responsibility course requirement for graduation and for those seeking Virginia third-year practice certification.

MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE with: Ethics, Integrity, and Avoiding "Club Fed” and Professional Responsibility in Public Interest Law Practice
COURSE REQUIREMENT: Examination

Mutually Exclusive with: Ethics; Integrity; and Avoiding "Club Fed” and Professional Responsibility in Public Interest Law Practice