The Law of Lawyering: Ethics of Social Justice Lawyering

2 credits · Law School

This course will focus on the law governing lawyers as it applies to representing indigent clients and social justice causes through impact litigation or other means. It will examine the substantive law of Professional Responsibility and explore the skills needed to practice law ethically when representing indigent clients and social causes. While particular attention will be paid to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, the class will also examine other sources of relevant law and scholarship. Class will rely heavily on the use of hypotheticals and simulated client interactions.