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Professional ethics is based on the principles of serving the interests of consumers of legal services, acting in the interests of justice, and acting with integrity and honesty. Stay up to date with your ethical obligations with the trusted resources available through your Law Society membership.

Conflict of interests

Understand how to identify and manage situations where a conflict of interests arises.

Social media

Discover how your professional obligations apply to your conduct online.

Whistleblowing

Learn about your obligations to raise concerns about the actions of your practice.

In-house practice

Explore your professional obligations as an in-house solicitor.

Anti-money laundering

Understand your professional obligations to detect and prevent money laundering.

The impact of climate change

Learn how the expanding scope of climate risks may impact duties to your client.

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Case reports

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Altering documents

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Making a false statement

A group of colleagues celebrate at the office Christmas party wearing festive hats and raising glasses of champagne.

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Drunken sexual misconduct

A person posts on social media using a mobile phone

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Misuse of social media

A woman wearing a yellow jumper uses a piggy bank

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Withdrawing client money

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Failing to pay rail fares

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