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Law Society launches ethics hub

06 September 2023
Issue: 8039 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Legal services
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The Law Society has launched a three-year professional ethics programme to promote discussion about a range of issues solicitors face in their working lives.

It has set up an online hub where solicitors can find guidance, case studies, notifications of events and updates from the programme. For example, the hub includes advice about appropriate conduct on social media.

Law Society president Lubna Shuja said the programme would create opportunities for solicitors ‘to have challenging but necessary conversations about the implications for professional ethics on issues like client selection, workplace culture or the independence of in-house counsel.

‘We hope this programme will help members navigate this evolving landscape, where potential tensions between the wider public interest and individual clients’ interests can create challenges for solicitors seeking to act ethically’.

Issue: 8039 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Legal services
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