The practice-based approach, realistic problems, and brevity of
Professional Responsibility: Problems of Practice and the Profession have
made it a favorite with both instructors and students. Now in its fourth
edition, this concise problem-based casebook continues to offer students the
opportunity to hone their judgment skills and to develop a philosophy of
lawyering that can become a credo for dealing with the hard ethical issues
that are part of their chosen profession.
The unique features of this exceptional casebook include:
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Reasonable and accessible length
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Teaching flexibility – this casebook works equally well in two-hour or
three-hour courses as well as in clinical programs
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Doctrinal coherence – organization by area of practice and by doctrine
within area of practice gives students a feel for the rewards and challenges
of particular practice areas and offers students and instructors the
opportunity to review and compare the treatment of the same issue in different
areas
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An emphasis on developing sound judgment – challenging problems offer
students the opportunity to develop their ability to exercise sound judgment
within the framework of rules of ethics and applicable law
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An innovative approach to dealing with issues of professional
responsibility – Nathan Crystal conceptualizes a philosophy of
lawyering, and he provides ample material for students to articulate and
to justify their own philosophy of lawyering
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An extensive Teacher’s Manual – the detailed Teacher’s Manual
provides sample lesson plans with specific questions and answers for each
class, suggestions for role plays and other teaching techniques, and sample
syllabi for both two- and three-hour courses
Updated throughout, the Fourth Edition offers:
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a second, doctrinally-organized Table of Contents to give greater
flexibility to teachers who prefer a doctrinal organization
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multiple-choice questions that are geared toward preparing students for
the MPRE as well as understanding basic concepts
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major new cases, including Spaulding v. Zimmerman and
Alexander v. Cahill
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comprehensive treatment of the revised Code of Judicial Conduct (2007)
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a new author website that will provide updates and material covering
new cases and developments and self-testing materials for students
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new and revised problems
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updated Teacher’s Manual
For well-rounded coverage and a practice-based approach that you can easily
adapt to your own teaching style, you’ll want to take a look at Nathan M.
Crystal’s Professional Responsibility: Problems of Practice and the
Profession, Fourth Edition.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Professional Responsibility
Chapter 2. Defense and Prosecution of Criminal Cases
Chapter 3. Ethical Issues in Civil Litigation: The Client-Lawyer
Relationship, Confidentiality, and Conflicts of Interest
Chapter 4. Ethical Issues in Civil Litigation: Limitations on Zealous
Representation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Delivery of Legal Services
Chapter 5. Ethical Issues in Office Practice
Chapter 6. Lawyers in Public Service: Judges, Government Attorneys, and
Public Interest Lawyers
Chapter 7. Special Ethical Problems of Law Firms
Table of Cases
Table of Model Rules, Restatements, and Other
Standards
Table of Articles, Books, and Reports
Index
