Judicial Ethics and Conduct: Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview

Steven Berenson, Judicial Ethics and Conduct (Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction 2019).

Thomas Jefferson School of Law Research Paper

11 Pages Posted: 22 Feb 2019

Date Written: 2018

Abstract

This is the introductory chapter from the forthcoming law school course book Judicial Ethics and Conduct. The book provides materials that can be used in conjunction with a stand-alone one or two unit course on judicial ethics, or can be used in whole or in part to provide the basis for a sub-unit on judicial ethics within a standard course on legal ethics or lawyer professional responsibility. A heavy emphasis is placed upon the American Bar Association’s Model Code of Judicial Conduct. The scope of coverage is designed to parallel that of the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), as it pertains to judicial ethics. More specific subjects covered include: Maintaining the Independence and Impartiality of the Judiciary; Performing the Duties of Judicial Office Impartially, Competently, and Diligently; Ex Parte Communications; Disqualification; and Extrajudicial Activities. A number of important U.S. Supreme Court decisions relating to judicial ethics are covered. The book will be available free of charge through the Center for Computer Assisted Legal Education’s (CALI) eLangdell casebook series. CALI Lessons are available that provide questions that review material from each of the chapters after the introduction.

Keywords: Judicial Ethics, Code of Judicial Conduct, Professional Responsibility

JEL Classification: K4, K40, K41, K49

Suggested Citation

Berenson, Steven K., Judicial Ethics and Conduct: Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview (2018). Steven Berenson, Judicial Ethics and Conduct (Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction 2019)., Thomas Jefferson School of Law Research Paper, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3339009

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