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Legal Ethics

Original research guide written by Georgetown Law Library, edited and adapted by Campbell University Law Library July 2011

 

Model Rules of Professional Responsibility

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

This is the current model ethical code published by the American Bar Association. It was promulgated in 1983 and has been adopted in some form by many states and the District of Columbia. Copies of the Model Rules are available in the sources listed below.

 

ABA Canons of Professional Ethics

Promulgated in 1908, this was the first code of ethics published by the American Bar Association. Widespread dissatisfaction with the Canons of Professional Ethics led the ABA to adopt the Model Code in 1969.

Compilations of Model Codes, ABA Standards & Others