Legal Ethics Module

The content of the modules will be based on important debates and may therefore vary from year to year, but the essential elements will remain. in particular, the ideals of legal professionalism; professional organization; professional power and culture; Historical and current reflections on professional education, ethics, governance, regulation, discipline and dispute resolution, all related to the legal professions. Specific issues will also play a role, such as due diligence and confidentiality in relation to client questions and broader professional obligations towards third parties and society as a whole. Where appropriate, theoretical ideas are drawn from philosophy, sociology of the legal profession and regulatory theory. The summative assessment consists of two components: essay-type written work (applying module content to “real world” examples); and contribute to PPA sessions, which are an important factor in achieving learning outcomes (as discussed under MLO4). The re-evaluation of the contribution will take place in a different form – a written submission – as it is not possible to restore the environment in which the contribution is made. Therefore, students are examined for their understanding of the impact of their contribution to PPA activities both on their own and on the learning of others in the context of professionalism and ethics. Students have the option to complete this reassessment if they fail the module and the failure of the module results in an error in the assessed contribution element of the module. This MLO focuses on two aspects of the legal profession: (i) macro issues related to the legal profession itself and (ii) micro-issues related to various elements of legal ethics. This MLO focuses on the types of professions and those who work in these structures. Some of the questions for the legal and other professions in the 21st century are what these concepts can mean, what impact they have, whether they are applicable to certain professions (e.g. legal practice) and whether they are relevant to modern society. Instead of trying to define the concepts with some precision, your knowledge and understanding here will provide context for some of the problems of MLO3.

Welcome to LawShelf`s video course on the basics of legal ethics. This course addresses the responsibilities of lawyers (primarily lawyers) to defend their clients and maintain the integrity of the judicial system. Although the course is primarily based on the rules that apply to lawyers, lay lawyers who work with lawyers are also indirectly bound by them, as offences committed by non-lawyers can have serious consequences for the supervision of lawyers and organizations. We regularly review our modules to take into account student feedback, staff expertise, and the latest research and teaching methods. We plan to conduct these modules in the 2019/20 academic year. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to COVID-19, staff availability, student request or updates to our curriculum. We will ensure that our candidates are informed as soon as possible of significant changes to the modules. The University of Kent makes every effort to ensure that the module information for the particular academic session is accurate and to provide the educational services as described. However, courses, services and other issues are subject to change. Please read our full disclaimer.

This MLO deals with your knowledge and understanding of a range of influences on individual approaches to ethical dilemmas and how they overlap with professional ethics and in particular legal professional ethics. These influences include your own values and general ethical principles. To understand how professional ethics rules, it is important to recognize the limitations of the rules and the ways in which our own general ethical values and approaches can and do influence our responses to ethical dilemmas. This MLO raises a number of questions associated with values that you feel are important (usually related to morality). What are your values? What role do they play in helping you answer difficult moral questions? Where do you get your own values from? How do they interact with broader ethical theories? What relevance do they have for professional ethics? You will be introduced to some of these topics in the initial problems, but the development of your ideas will extend throughout the module. The understanding that there is no right answer needed to certain problems should be informed by your consideration of ethical issues in plenary and in different professional contexts. Part of the learning in this module is that you deal with ethical uncertainty and seek clarification on morally ambiguous issues. If you are looking for a definitive answer, you will not find it here, but you should develop an intellectual machinery that will help you analyze ethical questions and your own answers, and understand that an answer is an important outcome.

13.1 Main Evaluation Methods The module is rated 100% as follows: EITHER Coursework – Writing plan (800 words) – 30% Course – Essay (2500 words) – 70% – MANDATORY PASS OR (at the discretion of the organizer) Course – Presentation plan (800 words) – 30% Course – Presentation (15 minutes) – 70% – PASSED MANDATORY 13.2 Reassessment methods Re-evaluation instrument: 100% Course The information on this page is indicative of the module, which is currently offered. The University is constantly looking for ways to expand and improve its programs of study and therefore reserves the right to make changes to the content and manner in which modules are provided and to discontinue modules if the University deems it necessary. Where appropriate, the University will inform and consult with affected students in advance of any changes required in accordance with the University`s policy for approving changes to existing academic programs. This course should give you a solid foundation in the rules of legal ethics and we hope you will also benefit from our other law-based courses. The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct were adopted by the ABA House of Representatives in 1983. They serve as a model for the ethical rules of most jurisdictions. Prior to the adoption of the Model Rules, the ABA model was the Model Code of Professional Liability of 1969. The Model Code was preceded by the Canons of Ethics of 1908 (last amended in 1963). In our final module, we will deal with the activity of legal practice. We cover attorneys` fee rules and their limits, as well as solicitation and publicity rules. We will also examine the issues of fee sharing and partnerships with other lawyers and non-lawyers.