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Book SynopsisOffers discussion on legal ethics by introducing the historical and theoretical background and then connecting it to real world issues while addressing lawyers' ethical obligations to work for social justice. This book features differing critical approaches and opens up fresh avenues of ethical debate.
Trade Review"Carle has put together an important collection of readings. This book will be a valuable addition to any course on the legal profession." -- David Wilkins,Harvard Law School
"Lawyers and law students alike will benefit from this volume's strong and persuasive reminder that traditional & good'lawyering and a moral commitment to social justice can walk hand in hand. Teachers who want to remind students of why they came to law schoolto leave the world a better place than they found itwill find this book a great asset." -- Richard Zitrin,author of Legal Ethics in the Practice of Law
"Susan Carle has done an extraordinary service. Her collection is sophisticated, challenging, and desperately needed. The legal academy is often sadly prone to treat the ethics of lawyering as an afterthought or a necessary nuisance. This smart collection of critical essays gives the subject the serious attention it deserves." -- Peggy Cooper Davis,New York University School of Law
"Susan Carles book brings together the best writings on the more visionary and justice-seeking goals of the legal profession. Lawyers should serve society, clients at large, as well as clients in need. This book will be assigned reading in courses devoted to lawyering and social justiceit should be required reading for all legal professionals." -- Carrie Menkel-Meadow,Georgetown University Law Center
Table of ContentsForeword Robert W. GordonIntroduction Part A: Theory and History1 Theories of Professional Regulation 2 Historical Perspectives A. Antebellum EthicsB. Elite Lawyers in the Progressive EraC. Insiders/Outsiders: Lawyers' Lives/Lawyers' AgencyD. The Later Twentieth Century and a Changing Profession3 Historical Case Studies A. Legal Ethics and the NAACPB. The Poverty Law MovementPart B: Contemporary Critical Approaches4 Clinical ApproachesA. Client Centered/Collaborative LawyeringB. Community/Rebellious Lawyering5 Critical Theories A. Critical Legal StudiesB. Critical Race TheoryC. Feminist Theory/Legal Praxis6 Legal Ethics Exploration through Literature, Myth, and Popular Culture 7 Legal Ethics and Religious Commitment 8 Future Challenges: Corporate Power and Lawyers' Counseling Role Appendix Notes Index About the Editor
