Upper Level·OTHER·White Plains, New York

Professional Responsibility at Pace Law

Professional Responsibility covers the ethical obligations of lawyers under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Required for bar admission, this course addresses conflicts of interest, confidentiality, competence, and the lawyer's role in the justice system.

Key Topics in Professional Responsibility

Duty of competence and diligence

Confidentiality and its exceptions

Conflicts of interest (current and former clients)

Duties to the tribunal

Attorney advertising and solicitation

Fee arrangements and trust accounts

Duty to supervise

Unauthorized practice of law

Pro bono obligations

Malpractice liability

Key Questions in Professional Responsibility

Does this situation create a conflict of interest?

Is the attorney permitted to disclose this information?

Does this conduct violate the duty of candor to the tribunal?

Is this fee arrangement permissible under the Model Rules?

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