A Legal Framework for Professionalism

This course is about the differences between ethics and professionalism and the importance of professionalism throughout an attorney’s career and life. The course describes real-life situations to demonstrate the value of professionalism in the legal profession. This engaging course delves into legal resources to illuminate the immeasurable value of professionalism in the dynamic landscape of today’s legal field.

Designed for legal professionals at any stage of their practice, this course offers valuable insights and practical strategies for personal and professional growth. Professionalism transcends mere compliance and fosters aspirational ideals discussing virtues and principles. While ethics is a minimum standard for all attorneys practicing law, professionalism further suggests ideals attorneys can aspire towards to better serve their clients and the public good.

The course is designed for attorneys of all experience levels.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze professionalism and legal ethics standards
• Identify the differences between professionalism and ethics in the field
• Evaluate the importance of professionalism
• List the ideals of professionalism to aspire towards for personal and career growth