Can a Good Christian Be a Good Lawyer?: Homilies, Witnesses, and Reflections: 5 (Notre Dame Studies in Law and Contemporary Issues) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0268008264 ISBN 13: 9780268008260

Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press, 1997

Synopsis

These 21 personal narratives answer the question of how each writer tries, sometimes but not always successfully, to be both a good Christian and a good lawyer. Reading about these real-life ethical dilemmas, conflicting loyalties, and personal difficulties should offer reassurance.

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Review:

"Arguing that 'the practice of law for too many lawyers presents either a Faustian bargain or a Godfather's offer, ' the editors present an alternative by way of meditations, case histories, and exhortations on the integration of one's family and legal practice. While the primary intended audience is clearly lawyers, the lessons taught, experiences shared, and questions raised offer much insight to all those seeking to make their occupation a bona fide calling of the Lord." --Books & Culture--Books & Culture

About the Author:

Thomas E. Baker is professor of law in the College of Law at Florida International University. He is a nationally prominent constitution law scholar who has received numerous awards for his teaching, including the first-ever Pioneer Award in Appreciation for Guidance and Dedication to the College of Law from the Florida International University Student Bar Association in 2004. He is the author or co-author of ten books, including Constitutional Analysis in a Nutshell (2003); and First Amendment Law: Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion (2006).

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0268008264
• ISBN 13: 9780268008260
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 218
• Editor: Baker Thomas E., Floyd Timothy W.