Legal Ethics Case Briefs
Legal Ethics (Professional Responsibility) examines the obligations lawyers owe to clients, courts, and the public. The course covers the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, attorney-client privilege, conflicts of interest, competence, confidentiality, and the duties of candor and loyalty.
The cases below include important decisions on attorney malpractice, disqualification for conflicts, the scope of privilege, disciplinary proceedings, and the boundaries of zealous advocacy. You will find cases addressing fee disputes, unauthorized practice of law, lawyer advertising, and the ethical obligations of prosecutors.
Each brief follows the standard law-school format to help you prepare for class, build outlines, and study for the MPRE and bar exam.