Course Number
611A
Credits
0.5
Area of Study & Practice
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Readings in Ethics
This course is a one-credit, pass-fail seminar that will meet at least six times over the course of the 2013-2014 academic year. The course is will introduce some of the issues confronting young lawyers as they try to navigate today's national security environment either as an attorney practicing in government, as a member of a law firm, or as a counsel for a corporation or non-governmental organization. We will consider, for example, how the existing rules of professional conduct may apply in the national security law setting, as well as examine specific cases of problematic behavior by lawyers. We will also address the practical issues of dealing with clients in very high-stress situations, as well as the "work-life" balance in this area of practice. Readings will include various case studies, law journal articles, and other relevant material. A film will also be part of the curriculum. The instructor may augment his own experience with guest discussants. The four fall meetings will be on Sundays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The dates (tentatively) are Sept 15th, Sept 29th, Oct 27th, and Nov 10th.
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.
Prerequisite Information
Sections/Instructors
Thomas B. Metzloff
Readings in Ethics 611A.02
Fall 2013
Major General Charles J. Dunlap, Jr. USAF (Ret.)
Readings in Ethics 611A.01
Fall 2013