Unit-5
BOOK: Ethics in the Criminal Justice System
Scott H. Belshaw I Peter Johnstone Aaron Thompson
Ethics within the American Judicial System Chapter 8
350 Word Count 4 Scholarly Sources Sites Don’t Count In Word Count.
1.
I will remember that the practice of law is
first and foremost a profession, and I
will subordinate business concerns to professionalism concerns.
2.
I will encourage respect for the law and our legal system through my words and
actions.
3.
I will remember my responsibilities to
serve as an officer of the court and
protector of individual rights.
4.
I will contribute time and resources to pub
lic service, public education, charitable,
and pro bono activities in my community.
5.
I will work with the other participants in the legal system, including judges,
opposing counsel and those whose practices
are different from mine, to make our
legal system more accessible and responsive.
6.
I will resolve matters expeditiously
and without unnecessary expense.
7.
I will resolve disputes through negotiation whenever possible.
8.
I will keep my clients well-informed and involved in making the decisions that
affect them.
9.
I will continue to expand
my knowledge of the law.
10.
I will achieve and maintain proficiency in my practice.
11.
I will be courteous to those with whom I
come into contact during the course of
my work.
12.
I will honor the spirit and intent, as well
as the requirements, of the applicable
rules or code of professional conduct for my jurisdiction, and I will encourage
others to do the same.
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