Legal Ethics

The most student-focused guide to legal ethics, encouraging questioning, reflection and discussion to develop a personal response to ethical issues. Who would or should defend a potential murderer in court? How do professions regulate themselves? Is 'no win-no fee' an ethical system? Where is the line in a 'suitable' client-advocate relationship? Jonathan Herring provides a clear and engaging overview of legal ethics, highlighting that the issues surrounding professional conduct are not always black and white and raising interesting questions about how lawyers act and what their role entails. Key topics, such as confidentiality, negligence, and fees are covered, with references throughout to the professional codes of conduct. Features throughout the textbook to aid student learning include: USBLHighlighting of key cases, principles, and definitionsBEUE USBLInclusion of a variety of viewpoints through coverage of cases, popular media, and scholarly articlesBEUE USBLUse of 'digging deeper' and 'alternative viewpoint' boxes which encourage critical reflection and better understanding of key theories and topicsBEUE USBLExtracts from the professional handbooks and codes of conduct are explained in detail in 'Follow the code' boxesBEUE New to this edition: USBLUpdated content in light of new editions of professional guidanceBEUE USBLNew material on use of social mediaBEUE USBLExamination of developments in professional ethics regarding sexual misconductBEUE USBLGreater focus and coverage on the importance of diversityBEUE Digital formats and resources The 3rd edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks