Chapter 6

 Learn key vocabulary pertaining to lawyers and legal services  Classify situations and problems that can be handled independently and those that may require legal help  Examine pros and cons of lawyer advertising

 Litigator—a trial attorney  Bar Association—a group that licenses lawyers and helps promote professionalism and ethical behavior  Retainer—a down payment on legal services  Contingency fee—a fee arrangement in which the attorney is not paid hourly, but accepts a percentage of the recovery in the case (if any)  Attorney-client privilege—a rule that prohibits attorneys from disclosing confidential information provided by the client  Malpractice—a suit against an attorney for losses due to the attorney’s serious errors in handling a legal matter

 Requirements to enter law school:  Bachelor’s degree (any subject)— generally need 3.0+ to stand a good chance of admission  LSAT—Law School Admissions Test  Graduate from law school (Doctor of Jurisprudence—JD)  Pass bar exam  Pass ethics exam  Character and fitness exam

 What right allows lawyers to advertise?  Advantages of lawyer advertising?  Disadvantages?  Examples—video clips

 Public defender’s office provides free legal services to indigent defendants in criminal cases  Legal aid associations provide limited help with civil law issues, depending on need (pro bono services)  Problem 6.1  A-d as class; complete e-j on your own