Acing the SQE/Ethics

Professional 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.