Legal Ethics for Lawyers: A New Model

A new model of professional ethics for lawyers is proposed in this book, which includes ethical advice to clients. The current model of legal ethics, developed in the 19th century, does not reflect the needs of modern legal practice and can harm the legal profession. The book draws on moral philosophy to present a new model that explains the analytical process to include ethical advice and includes a case study of corporate law practice to show why a new legal ethics is required.

Format: Hardback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book presents a novel approach to professional ethics that empowers lawyers to provide clients with comprehensive advice on both legal matters and ethical principles. By incorporating ethical considerations into legal advice, this model aims to safeguard the interests of clients, society, and the legal profession itself. The traditional model of legal ethics, established in the 19th century, limited the role of lawyers to interpreting the law without providing ethical guidance. This approach was deemed acceptable at the time due to the prevailing societal norms and the understanding that lawyers' primary responsibility was to interpret the law. However, the landscape of legal practice has undergone significant transformations since then, rendering the current model of legal ethics outdated and insufficient. This book draws upon the principles of moral philosophy to develop a new model of legal ethics that encompasses the analytical process of incorporating ethical advice. It critically examines the potential harm caused by the current model to the legal profession, which holds duties to the law and justice that may sometimes conflict with the demands of clients to serve their interests. Furthermore, the book highlights the inadequacy of the present model in fulfilling lawyers' duty to clients to act in their best interests, particularly when providing ethical advice that may be in the clients' best interests. To illustrate the need for a new legal ethics, the work includes a detailed case study of corporate law practice. Through this case study, the book demonstrates how the current model fails to address ethical issues that arise in the corporate sphere. Additional case examples are provided to showcase the broader societal implications of ethical dilemmas faced by lawyers practicing in various areas of law. This book is of paramount importance to students, academics, lawyers, and professional bodies. It serves as a comprehensive resource that provides insights into the evolving nature of legal ethics and offers practical solutions to address the ethical challenges faced by legal professionals. By embracing a new model of legal ethics, the legal profession can uphold its commitment to the principles of justice, professionalism, and the public interest, ensuring that the interests of all stakeholders are protected and that the legal system remains a trusted and respected institution.

Weight: 186g
Dimension: 144 x 222 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032205892