Professional Conduct 2006-2007 (Blackstone Bar Manual)

by InnsofCourtSchoolofLaw (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  Professional Conduct underpins the vocational stage of training for the Bar by giving the student an excellent grounding in the principles of professional conduct and the application of those principles to ethical issues often arising in practice. It includes full discussion of the letter and the spirit of the Code of Conduct, together with the full and current text of the Code and annexes issued by the Bar Council. This manual builds upon students' knowledge of the Code by increasing their understanding of the broader ethical considerations they will have to take into account when working at the Bar today. Common difficulties are identified and guidance is given on the correct approach. Students are encouraged to question the application of the spirit of the Code when the solution to a particular problem cannot be found in any express provisions, and to think carefully about his or her own personal morality to ensure that it does not conflict with their ethical conduct as a barrister. The clear, concise guidance in this manual is written by experienced barristers and lecturers, making it the ideal reference source for students.

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.25

  This manual underpins the vocational stage of training for the Bar by developing the reader's understanding of the principles of professional conduct at the Bar and the application of those principles to ethical issues frequently arising in practice. It includes full discussion of the letter and the spirit of the Code, together with the full and current text of the Code and annexes thereto issued by the Bar Council. The manual focuses particularly on building students' knowledge and application of the Code of Conduct; their understanding of the broader ethical considerations to be taken into account for working at the Bar today; and their awareness of potential professional conduct matters. It identifies a variety of the common difficulties encountered in practice and gives clear and helpful guidance on the correct approach. The manual also discusses broader ethical considerations relevant to those practising at the Bar. The reader is encouraged to question the application of the spirit of the Code when the solution to a particular problem cannot be found in any express provisions and to think carefully about his or her own personal morality to ensure it does not conflict with ethical conduct as a lawyer. Clear, concise and practical guidance on professional conduct issues likely to arise in key skills areas on the BVC is offered by experienced barristers and ICSL lecturers, making this manual an invaluable reference source for BVC students.