Conscientious Objection

question 54

Multiple Choice

Conscientious objection:

• A) Argues that law in itself is a public good
• B) Argues that lawyers must represent their clients with zealousness
• C) Argues that there may be circumstances that are so offensive to the lawyer's sense of morality that the lawyer may decline to represent the client
• D) Argues that the main focus of the attorney should be to stay neutral in all elements of the case, and represent all clients who come to them

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Definitions:

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