Ethics in the Courts -Honesty/Integrity of Lawyers
The professional ethics that speaks on the roles of lawyers delineates that honesty and integrity are integral elements for the execution if justice. The day-to-day duties of a lawyer depend on your specialism and area of law you choose to work in. Duties may include:
Providing legal advice and guidance
Writing contracts
Meeting clients (individuals or businesses)
Attending court hearings
Reading witness statements
Collating evidence and researching case studies
Keeping up to date with changes in the law
Representing clients in trials.
The popular television show "How to get away with Murder" chronicles the efforts of a lawyer to go the extra mile in ensuring that they receive the best outcome irrespective of the means. The negation of their professional ethics and their disregard for such may be seen from a teleological, specifically utilitarian approach as the end justify the means. This approach would seek to justify the actions of a lawyer who acted out of the best interest for their clients even if the act itself is unethical . Though this is the case, the ethics of professional and virtue trump this a million times as several other ethical explanations negate the previous stance.
Recommendations
Enforcing Ethics through Disciplinary Procedures-establishment of a code of conduct and enforcing impartial laws to guide such conduct.
Raising Awareness amongst Lawyers-educating lawyers constantly about these existing code of conduct.
Raising Awareness amongst the Public- this will allow for clients to see and call out the unethical actions of their attorney.
Adopting Regional or International Standards on Ethics
References
Chakraborty, A. (2020). Ethical dilemmas in the lawyerâclient relation: Concerns and solutions. Asian Journal of Legal Education, 7(1), 25-34. doi:10.1177/2322005819893279











