This discussion course centers around readings that, implicitly or explicitly, draw connections between the practice of law, the experience of being a lawyer, the substance of the law, and ethics (including not only professional responsibility but issues of moral commitment and action more generally). Each section of the course is expected to have a different specific focus, and different readings, but all will center on the general topics of professionalism and ethics.

The class will meet about six to nine times throughout the year at a time agreed upon by the class members, though most likely in the evenings. The instructor will help guide the discussion, but one or two students will be expected to take an active role in shaping each class's discussion, perhaps by circulating in advance a brief set of suggestions for discussion and, on the night of the class, beginning the conversation.

The course will be graded on a credit/no credit basis, and no research paper will be required.

Ethics Requirement: Students can satisfy the Law School's two-credit ethics requirement by taking this course and the one-credit course entitled Ethics and the Rules of Professional Conduct. The courses need not be taken concurrently.

Sections/Instructors

David F. Levi, James E. Coleman, Jr.
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.07
Spring 2013
E-mail List • Sakai Site

Marin K. Levy
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.06
Spring 2013
Sakai Site

Thomas B. Metzloff
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.04
Spring 2013
E-mail List • Sakai Site

Major General Charles J. Dunlap, Jr. USAF (Ret.)
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.03
Spring 2013
Sakai Site

Jeff Ward
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.01
Spring 2013
E-mail List • Sakai Site

Jeff Ward
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.41
Spring 2012
Empathy & the Law

Major General Charles J. Dunlap, Jr. USAF (Ret.)
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.40
Spring 2012
Blackboard Site
Ethical Issues in National Security

Ernest A. Young
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.07
Spring 2012
Large Law Firms

Marin K. Levy
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.06
Spring 2012
Blackboard Site
Ethics of Being a Young Professional

Neil S. Siegel
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.04
Spring 2012
Legal Ethics in Film

Thomas B. Metzloff
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.03
Spring 2012
Lawyers & Litigation

Lawrence A. Zelenak
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.08
Spring 2011
E-mail List • Blackboard Site
Professional Responsibilities of Tax Lawyers

Ernest A. Young
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.07
Spring 2011
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Marin K. Levy
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.06
Spring 2011
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

David F. Levi, James E. Coleman, Jr.
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.05
Spring 2011
E-mail List

Neil S. Siegel
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.04
Spring 2011
E-mail List

Thomas B. Metzloff
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.03
Spring 2011
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Lawrence G. Baxter
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.02
Spring 2011
E-mail List

Guy-Uriel Charles
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.06
Spring 2010
E-mail List

Kimberly D. Krawiec
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.05
Spring 2010
E-mail List

Doriane Lambelet Coleman, James E. Coleman, Jr.
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.04
Spring 2010
E-mail List

Lisa Kern Griffin
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.03
Spring 2010
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Neil S. Siegel
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.02
Spring 2010
E-mail List

James E. Coleman, Jr., David F. Levi
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.01
Spring 2010
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

James E. Coleman, Jr., David F. Levi
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.06
Spring 2009
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Kathryn Webb Bradley
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.05
Spring 2009
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Kimberly D. Krawiec
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.05
Spring 2009

Doriane Lambelet Coleman, James E. Coleman, Jr.
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.04
Spring 2009
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Curtis A. Bradley
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.03
Spring 2009
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Neil S. Siegel
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.02
Spring 2009
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Karla F. Holloway
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.01
Spring 2009
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Jedediah Purdy
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.07
Spring 2008
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

James E. Coleman, Jr., David F. Levi
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.06
Spring 2008
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Neil S. Siegel
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.05
Spring 2008
E-mail List

H. Jefferson Powell
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.04
Spring 2008
E-mail List

Paul H. Haagen
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.03
Spring 2008
E-mail List

Mitu Gulati
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.02
Spring 2008
E-mail List

Kathryn Webb Bradley
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.01
Spring 2008
E-mail List

John Graham, Lee C. Buchheit
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.05
Spring 2007
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Neil Vidmar
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.03
Spring 2007
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Kathryn Webb Bradley
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.02
Spring 2007
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

James E. Coleman, Jr., Theresa Newman
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.01
Spring 2007
E-mail List • Blackboard Site

Mitu Gulati
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.07
Spring 2006

Kathryn Webb Bradley
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.06
Spring 2006

George C. Christie
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.05
Spring 2006

Christopher H. Schroeder, Sarah H. Ludington
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.04
Spring 2006

Jedediah Purdy
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.02
Spring 2006

Catherine Fisk
Readings in Ethics (*cont. from fall) 611B.01
Spring 2006