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Legal Ethics, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9798892097581
Legal Ethics, 9th Edition, is a comprehensive casebook designed to navigate the complex ethical landscape of legal practice. Written by renowned authors Deborah Rhode, David Luban, Deborah L. Rhode, and others, this book is a go-to resource for law students and educators alike. It offers a unique perspective on the professional challenges facing lawyers, blending in-depth analysis of the professional rules governing lawyer conduct with a wide range of interdisciplinary materials.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by law students in introductory and advanced courses on legal ethics at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for practicing attorneys looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of ethical principles in legal practice.
History and Editions
The 9th edition of Legal Ethics has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest developments in the field. This edition includes substantial revisions to enhance clarity, expand critical discussions, and reflect the latest changes in legal ethics. Key updates include a deeper examination of lawyers’ duties of candor, expanded materials addressing lawyers’ obligations to democracy and judicial integrity, updates on confidentiality and conflicts of interest, new insights into the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence in legal practice, research-driven updates on access to justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession, and analysis of emerging trends in legal education and their implications for professional ethics.
Author and Other Works
Deborah Rhode is a prominent author known for her work in legal ethics. She has written extensively on topics related to legal ethics, access to justice, and women's rights. David Luban is another notable author who has contributed significantly to the field of legal ethics. His work often focuses on the intersection of ethics and law.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in legal ethics, including detailed explanations and examples.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: It incorporates a wide range of interdisciplinary materials to provide a thorough exploration of ethical challenges.
- Modular Units: 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.
- Updated Research: The 9th edition includes detailed updates on confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and regulatory oversight in evolving legal markets.
- Interactive Tools: While not explicitly mentioned, the book is designed to be a dynamic resource that fosters critical thinking about responsibilities as legal professionals and citizens.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9798892097581
- Used Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9798892097581 (available from BarristerBooks.com)
- Digital Access Code Only: ISBN-13: 9798892097581 (available from BarristerBooks.com)
- Rental Copy: ISBN-13: 9798892097581 (available from eCampus.com)
Publication Details
- Publisher: West Academic Publishing
- Publication Date: January 1, 2024
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- New Hardcover: Available from West Academic Publishing and other retailers.
- Used Hardcover: Available from BarristerBooks.com.
- Digital Access Code Only: Available from BarristerBooks.com.
- Rental Copy: Available from eCampus.com.
Related ISBNs:
- 889209758X (ISBN-10)
- 9798892097581 (ISBN-13)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Legal Ethics, 9th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
