LAW 0806:
Professional Responsibility - for International LLM students
Fall 2025 • Section 02
Course offerings for are still tentative. The information below is subject to change.
Course Description
This writing seminar examines key ethical issues that lawyers commonly face in practice, as well as broader challenges to the legal profession. Particular attention is given to how professional responsibility standards are evolving in response to changes in the legal landscape.
Students will study the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct, bar association ethics opinions, case law, and relevant statutes. Through written assignments, students will reflect on both the legal doctrine and the underlying professional values that shape ethical lawyering in the United States.
Schedule
| Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|
| M 4:00-5:50 PM | Klein 7A |
Registration Info
Registration Notes
Open to International LLM students only. Shown here for informational purposes.
Pre-Requisites
You must have completed the following courses before enrolling in this course:
- LAW 0404 (Constitutional Law)
- LAW 0410 (Criminal Law I)
Equivalent Courses
You may not register for this course if you are enrolled in or have already taken the following:
- LAW 0416 (Professional Responsibility)
Book List/Materials
Materials To Be Announced