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Austin Attorney Jim McCormack Receives Austin Bar Professionalism Award
The Austin Bar Association recently awarded its 2016 Professionalism Award to Austin attorney Jim McCormack at the Law Day Reception and Annual Meeting on May 3, 2016.
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TCLE Offers Free Online Pro Bono CLE Course
Texas Center for Legal Ethics is now offering a free CLE program, "Why Should I do Pro Bono Work?".
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Call for Nominations - 2016 Chief Justice Jack Pope Professionalism Awards
The Texas Center for Legal Ethics is now accepting nominations for the 8th annual Chief Justice Jack Pope Professionalism Awards. The Award is presented to appellate judges and lawyers who epitomize the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
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Supreme Court Renames Ethics Course for New Lawyers
New attorneys in Texas will now be taking the Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism in Texas course. The four-hour legal ethics course, required by the Supreme Court of Texas of all newly-licensed attorneys since 1996, has been renamed to reflect its broader focus on unique aspects of practicing law in Texas, including the Texas Disciplinary Rules, the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, and the state’s pro bono opportunities, among other topics.
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Having Problems Viewing the Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism in Texas Course?
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our online Justice James A. Baker Guide to the Basics of Law Practice video.
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TCLE Participates in State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting CLE Program
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Texas Center for Legal Ethics Announces 2015 Pope Award for Integrity and Professionalism
The Texas Center for Legal Ethics (TCLE) is proud to announce that Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit will receive the 2015 Chief Justice Jack Pope Professionalism Award.
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TCLE’s Executive Director on the New Texas Lawyer’s Oath
The Texas LawBook recently published an article by the Executive Director of the Center, Jonathan Smaby, on the new changes to the Attorney’s Oath in Texas.