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Legal Ethics: Balancing Dominant and Alternative Principles

Navigating the Complexities of Legal Ethics in Modern Practice

Created byMaple Legal Education Centre
BeginnerUpdated Dec 12, 2024
Legal Ethics: Balancing Dominant and Alternative Principles

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleAnalyze the dominant model of legal professionalism and its critiques
  • check_circleEvaluate the role of zealous advocacy in the adversarial system
  • check_circleAssess the impact of the dominant model on access to justice
  • check_circleIdentify challenges to the traditional ethical framework in non-adversarial settings
  • check_circleExamine proposed restructuring of the legal profession into specialized roles
  • check_circleDevelop strategies for balancing client interests with broader ethical considerations

About This Course

Explore the evolving landscape of legal ethics, examining the dominant model of professionalism and its alternatives. Key topics include: the adversarial system and access to justice; challenges to the traditional ethical framework; and proposed restructuring of the legal profession. This course is designed for legal professionals and students seeking to deepen their understanding of ethical considerations in law. 

Your Instructor

Maple Legal Education Centre

Achieve your professional goals with Maple Legal’s diverse CLE offerings for every facet of the Canadian legal field.

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Maple Legal Education Centre provides an extensive selection of CLE courses designed to meet the evolving needs of Canada’s legal professionals. Covering an unlimited scope of legal areas—including criminal law, family law, corporate transactions, ethics, and beyond—our courses combine expert guidance with hands-on learning to ensure practical, immediately applicable knowledge. 

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

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