The course will introduce students to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the New York Rules of Professional Conduct within the context of social justice lawyering to prepare students for admission…
Course Description
The course will introduce students to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the New York Rules of Professional Conduct within the context of social justice lawyering to prepare students for admission to the bar and the ethical practice of law. Students will explore the ethical complexities that exist in the practice of law, especially those raised when representing clients who may be marginalized by our society or when engaging in social change litigation. Foundational concepts of professionalism, professional judgment, and the effective and ethical practice of law will be examined using a variety of formats including case law, client narratives, and simulations. Professional Responsibility is required for any student seeking admission to the New York bar. While this course may also be helpful in preparing for the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), this is not a MPRE review course.
Grades will be based on two multiple choice exams, in class assignments, short memoranda or reflection writing assignments, attendance, participation, and professionalism.
This is a fully remote class.
Instructor
Tracey A. Bing ret. '96
Judge Bing, a CUNY School of Law graduate and native New Yorker, has dedicated her career to community legal advocacy, education, and youth justice. She began at Harlem Legal Services as an IOLA Legal Services Fellow and continued advocating for families, children, and survivors of domestic violence at the Legal Aid Society and Manhattan Legal Services. As a judge in Bronx County Family Court for nearly a decade, she presided over cases related to child protection, custody, and family offenses. Judge Bing co-chaired the Bronx County Family Court Disproportionate Minority Representation Committee, addressing disparities in the legal system. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at CUNY School of Law and is actively involved in mentoring and judging mock trial and debate programs for middle and high school students. Judge Bing is a member of various professional associations, including the New York City Bar Association and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association.