UID:
almahu_9949386183202882
Format:
1 online resource.
ISBN:
9780429244704
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0429244703
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9780429521430
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042952143X
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9780429549601
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0429549601
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0429534906
,
9780429534904
Series Statement:
Giving voice to values
Content:
"This book presents practical advice to law students and those entering and in the legal profession to reconcile who they are as a person with the demands and opportunities of a legal career. The book sets out a clear framework and practice examples for: (i) defining "success"; (ii) understanding the role of a professional in relation to clients, colleagues, adversaries and community; (iii) reconciling demands of practice within ethical rules and norms , business considerations and personal values ; and (iv) building a values centred, economically viable practice and reputation . Complete with practical advice and experiences that produce and reinforce a holistic approach, this book provides invaluable support for second and third year law students and lawyers in practice to establish elusive work-life balance over the course of a legal career"--
Note:
The values driven professional and giving voice to values -- Character and values -- Professionalism beyond legal competence -- Legal ethics and duties -- Reconciling character and values with expectations of clients and employers -- Who is the client? -- Objectives of representation -- Counseling/decision making in the attorney client relationship -- Confidentiality and conflicts of interest -- Enron-Lessons in corruption of values -- Trust and honesty -- Career choices -- Building a practice / business development -- Role of a mentor -- Contributing to a cooperative workplace / Diversity -- The role of a lawyer in the community.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Feldman, Robert C., 1948- Professionalism and values in law practice. London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021 ISBN 9780367200107
Language:
English
Keywords:
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URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429244704
