There's plenty of information about legal ethics for lawyers--but few resources on ethics and professionalism for law students.


Law Student Ethics and Professionalism Matter Because...

...professional and ethical conduct as a law student can help you succeed during and after law school.

...professional and ethical conduct can increase your chances of employment.

...unprofessional or unethical conduct can jeopardize your chance to complete your degree or get a job after your graduate.

...unprofessional or unethical conduct can jeopardize your chances of being admitted to the bar--and in some cases, taking the bar exam.

...not understanding the kinds of conduct that can get you in trouble can have devastating consequences.

...law school offers you the first chance to learn about ethics and professionalism and practice ethical and professional conduct.

About Us:

The Center for Law Student Ethics and Professionalism was founded in an effort to offer law students a comprehensive resource on all issues dealing with law student ethics and professionalism, as well as to create a dialogue among students, legal educators, and others on issues of ethics and professionalism that profoundly affect law students.

Read on for information about some of the areas of susceptibility that can get you in trouble—as well as tips for avoiding unethical conduct and presenting a professional image. Also visit the Law Student Ethics blog for up-to-date postings and information.

                                               

About the Founders/Authors:

Michael L. Coyne is Associate Dean and Professor of Law at the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover.

Ursula Furi-Perry is an attorney, author of five books, and adjunct professor at MSLaw.