Jonathan Herring provides a clear and engaging overview of legal ethics, highlighting the ethical issues surrounding professional conduct and raising interesting questions about how lawyers act and what their role entails. Key topics, such as confidentiality and fees, are covered with references throughout to the professional codes of conduct.

* Leading textbook writer Jonathan Herring provides an engaging and thought-provoking overview of legal ethics, ensuring that students understand the key points and appreciate the debates around each topic
* A range of viewpoints, case studies and examples enrich each chapter, bringing the subject to life and providing a rounded overview of each topic
* 'Digging deeper' boxes provide an insight into the more theoretical issues, allowing students to enhance their understanding and consider some of the key philosophical and jurisprudential questions

New to this edition:

* A greater explanation of how each chapter builds on the previous, leads students through the interwoven topics of legal ethics
* Thought provoking elements added to the 'digging deeper' feature, cultivating a student's ability to critically examine theories of law, to allow students to prepare for extended essays
* Regular updates to the online resource centre, including web links, to capture new and interesting cases and debates in legal ethics


About the Author:

Jonathan Herring is Professor of Law at Exeter College, University of Oxford. He is a widely published author across several disciplines, including criminal law, family law, and legal ethics.