Acing the SQE/Ethics

Professional Conduct

SRA Code of Conduct

Principles, Solicitors Code, Firms Code

Firms must report breaches and remedy breaches themselves. Firms have a duty to make reasonable adjustments

SRA Principles

You act:

in a way that upholds the constitutional principle of the rule of law, and the proper administration of justice. in a way that upholds public trust and confidence in the solicitors' profession and in legal services provided by authorised persons. with independence. with honesty. with integrity. in a way that encourages equality, diversity and inclusion. in the best interests of each client.

undertaking is a written or oral statement by a solicitor or member of a firm that they will do something. Undertakings can be enforced in court.

Duty of honesty and confidentiality

The duty of confidentiality does not end when the client dies.

Duty to third party

Equality and Diversity

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