Professionalism and Ethics in the Legal Office
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Professionalism and Ethics in the Legal Office

Shane Ellis
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Professionalism and Ethics in the Legal Office provides an essential overview of the ethical standards and behaviour required of law clerks, legal assistants, and others. Using numerous scenarios and exercises, it examines relevant rules of professional conduct and will greatly assist students in recognizing and developing appropriate ethical practices, both within and outside the office. Covering a wide variety of subjects, this resource explores issues of confidentiality, potential conflicts of interest, client and co-worker interactions, diversity, honesty, integrity, professional development, and professional demeanour.

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ISBN
978-1-77462-095-3
Page Count
253
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
October 2022
Status
Available
Subjects
Career Preparation; Legal Office Administration
Tags
Higher Education Paralegal Law Clerk and Legal Assistant

  • A chapter devoted to career paths and employment strategies, with step-by-step guidance for creating resumes and portfolios.

  • Sample mock interviews and preparation strategies.

  • “What Would You Do?” boxes, Professional Tips, and other highlight features.

  • A workbook section with exercises and scenario questions.

  • End-of-chapter review, discussion, and scenario-based questions.

  • Reference to the rules for various provinces with links, along with the Rules of Conduct for the Law Society of Ontario.

Chapter 1: The Role of the Legal Service Provider and Others in the Legal Office
Chapter 2: The Concept of Ethics
Chapter 3: Ethical Behaviour: Its Application in the Modern Legal Office
Chapter 4: Professionalism in the Modern Legal Office
Chapter 5: Aspects of Professionalism
Chapter 6: Resumes, Interviews, and Employment Strategies

Workbook Activities

Appendixes A: Links to Codes of Professional Conduct for the Provinces and Terrritories

Appendixes B: Rules of Professional Conduct for the Law Society of Ontario

Chapter 1: The Role of the Legal Service Provider and Others in the Legal Office

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