Recent reports of misconduct by fresh law graduates as well as lawyers of many years’ standing have been troubling. This is because the public perception of a lawyer is that of a professional of good standing, skilful and, above all, trustworthy.
Higher standards of behaviour are, therefore, expected of a lawyer as an officer of the court, and lapses in ethical conduct lead to punishment both by the Law Society and the court.
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