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Ethics Film Series
2009 dates for the Advocacy and Ethics Film Series coming soon!
See below for information from our 2008 sessions...
Films often portray the best and worst of the legal profession, providing an ideal method for analyzing
and evaluating both positive and negative aspects of the practice of law.
Join us for a lively moderated discussion of crucial issues in advocacy and legal ethics, as raised in three
award winning films.
This series, presented in conjunction with Northwestern Law’s Bartlit Center for Trial Strategy, features
three of our most well-regarded professors who consistently rank as students’ favorites.
Earn 1.5 Illinois Professional Responsibility credits for each session.
Attend all three sessions to earn 4.5 credits and complete the requirement!
Comments from our attendees:
What law students have to say about about Prof. Lubet: 12 Angry Men What law students have to say about Prof. Burns: Judgment at Nuremberg – November 13, 2008 What law students have to say about about Prof. Scheffer:
"I was exposed to ethical insights I never would have thought about otherwise"
"Very enjoyable presentation and audience participation. Could have listened even longer"
"Interesting, provocative discussion"
"I enjoyed learning an interesting new perspective-it was fun and active education!"
To Kill a Mockingbird – October 3, 2008
Classroom: Rubloff 175
5:30–6:30 p.m. Registration and popcorn: 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Steve Lubet
"Enjoyed class discussions more than any other class I've ever had"
"Very engaging-brought the subject matter alive, infused humor into the classroom, willing to accept all viewpoints"
Classroom: Rubloff 140
5:30–6:30 p.m. Registration and popcorn: 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Bob Burns
"Knows his stuff, knows how to get it across, very impressive"
"Very good lecturer-good mix of doctrine, policy, big-picture political and historical stories"
Classroom: Rubloff 175
5:30–6:30 p.m. Registration and popcorn: 5:00 p.m.
Presented by David Scheffer
"Prof. Scheffer is an excellent lecturer. He is knowledgeable and insightful"
"Strong in knowledge, relevant experience and lecture style"
