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The Model Code of Professional Responsibility is a set of rules that lawyers follow to be ethical. It was created by the American Bar Association in 1969 and includes canons, disciplinary rules, and ethical considerations. Most states now use the Model Rules of Professional Conduct instead of this code.
The Model Code of Professional Responsibility is a set of ethical guidelines for lawyers. It is organized in the form of canons, disciplinary rules, and ethical considerations. The American Bar Association (ABA) published this code in 1969. However, it has been replaced in most states by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
These examples illustrate the different types of guidelines included in the Model Code of Professional Responsibility. Canons are general principles that lawyers should follow, while disciplinary rules are specific rules that lawyers must not break. Ethical considerations provide guidance on how lawyers should behave in certain situations.