1. B2-1
Lawyers

2. The Numbers
There are over 1 million lawyers, or attorneys, in the United States
65% are in private practice
15% are government lawyers
15% work for corporations or unions
A small number work for public interest or legal aid organizations

3. Did you know? Most lawyers rarely go to court!
Most law involves giving advice, drafting legal opinions, negotiating settlements, or providing out-of-court legal assistance.
Some lawyers, do however, go to court. These lawyers are called trail attorneys or LITIGATORS.

4. Best court scene

5. When do you need a lawyer?
Buying or selling a home or real estate
Organizing a business
Changing your family status (divorce or adoption)
Making a will
Signing a large or important contract
Handling accidents involving personal injury or property damage
Defending a criminal change or bringing a civil suit

6. You Be the Judge!
For each of the situations list why you may or may not need a lawyer

7. How do you find a lawyer?

8. Working with your Lawyer
Trust is the foundation of the attorney-client relationship.
The law grants and attorney-client PRIVILEGE.
Whatever you tell your attorney about your case is private and confidential.

9. Lawyer Standard of Conduct
Lawyers must follow standards that are enforced by state bar associations.
The standards are listed in the Code of Professional Responsibility

10. MN Rules for Professional Conduct Assignment
What is the MN Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
Look at the TERMINOLOGY section. List TWO terms that you did not know and define them.
Look at the section CLIENT- LAWYER RELATIONSHIP. List the 18 rules and explain each briefly.