Record #:

42567

Author(s):

Crihfield, G. Stevenson

Abstract:

Critchfield’s article opened with a discussion of characteristics perhaps associated with a professionalism in many fields, such as confidence, personal integrity, and empathy. This led into his proposal of how to develop such characteristics in lawyers before their entrance into the courtroom. He suggested an orientation course before students’ first year in law school that introduces them to what it means to be a professional. Examples of themes he offered for its curriculum include fiduciary duties, advocacy, and limitations on conduct.

Source:

North Carolina State Bar Journal (NoCar KF 200 N67), Vol. 21 Issue 1, Spring 2016 , p18-19

Subject(s):

Lawyers and ethics; Professionalism and legal profession; Professionalism and careers ; Professionalism--lawyers--role in society ; Lawyers--roles--society--history ; Professional conduct--college courses--law students