Legal Ethics 9th Edition Rhode ISBN: 9798892097581

Blending in-depth analysis of the professional rules governing lawyer conduct with a wide range of interdisciplinary materials, this casebook provides a distinctive and thorough exploration of the ethical and professional challenges modern lawyers face. It highlights not only the complexities of legal practice but also the lawyer’s critical role in advancing the public good.

Through real-world problems, doctrinal and statutory analysis, and thoughtfully curated readings, the book examines lawyers as both client advocates and contributors to democratic society.

Many chapters are designed as modular units, making them suitable for specialized courses addressing ethical dilemmas in corporate practice, tax law, family law, criminal defense, and public interest advocacy.

The ninth edition incorporates substantial revisions to enhance clarity, expand critical discussions, and reflect the latest developments in the field. Key updates include:

• Candor and Advocacy: A deeper examination of lawyers’ duties of candor both in litigation and transactional contexts.
• Democratic and Judicial Ethics: Expanded materials addressing lawyers’ obligations to democracy and judicial integrity.
• Confidentiality and Conflicts: Updates on confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and regulatory oversight in evolving legal markets.
• Technology and AI: New insights into the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence in legal practice.
• Access to Justice and Inclusion: Research-driven updates on access to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
• Legal Education Reform: Analysis of emerging trends in legal education and their implications for professional ethics.

This casebook equips students with the tools to navigate the complex ethical landscape of legal practice while fostering critical thinking about their responsibilities as legal professionals and citizens.

Deborah Rhode Legal Ethics Ninth Edition 979-8892097581