English Version (NEW)
Effective January 1, 2011
Code of Professional Conduct
Effective January 1, 2011
Code of Professional Conduct: Contents
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Preface and Definitions |
Offers guidelines for the application of the Code, Rules and commentaries and definitions for key terms used throughout the Code. |
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Chapter 1: Standards of The Legal Profession |
Rules and commentaries relating to the obligation of a lawyer to practice law honourably and with integrity. |
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| Chapter 2: Relationship to Clients |
Rules and commentaries on client-related issues such as lawyer competence, conflicts of interest and confidentiality. |
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Chapter 3: Marketing of Legal Services |
Rules and commentaries on issues relating to law practices such as firm names and advertising. |
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| Chapter 4: Relationship to the Administration of Justice |
Rules and commentaries relating to a lawyer’s responsibilities to the courts, participants in the legal system and to the overall administration of justice. |
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| Chapter 5: Relationship to Students, Employees and Others |
Rules and commentaries governing a lawyer’s conduct toward students, employees and others, including areas such as sexual harassment and discrimination. |
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| Chapter 6: Relationship to the Society and Other Lawyers |
Rules and commentaries covering issues such as a lawyer’s responsibilities toward the Law Society, other lawyers and when involved in public office. |
