In this course, students will examine the ethical issues that are relevant to legal professionalsand those pursuing a law-related career. Since ethical issues permeate the entire fabric of the law and the functioning of the legal system, this course will introduce law students to the fundamental principles of ethics and their relationship to moral and social problems before turning to a consideration of how these fundamental principles are understood and applied in addressing practical legal problems. The topics covered will include issues of professional conduct and related disciplinary proceedings.