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Competence & Malpractice · 6-12% of the exam

Chapter 11Competence, diligence, and discipline

Competence, diligence, discipline vs. malpractice

5 sections

Can You Take the Case? The Competence Threshold (Rule 1.1)

  1. 11.1.1Competence to Undertake Representation (Rule 1.1)
  2. 11.1.2Maintaining Competence: Technology and Continuing Education (Rule 1.1)

Do You Follow Through? Diligence and Planning (Rule 1.3)

  1. 11.2.1Diligence: Promptness and Follow-Through (Rule 1.3)
  2. 11.2.2Solo Practitioner Planning Duty (Rule 1.3 Comment)

Discipline vs. Malpractice: Two Independent Systems

  1. 11.3.1Discipline and Civil Malpractice Distinguished
Start with 11.1.1Competence to Undertake Representation (Rule 1.1)