Reflection Paper
Whereas legal ethics gives a description of what a lawyer must do, many lawyers do not meet the ethical requirement of the profession. And that is the reason why there are many unethical practices in the legal profession and many refer it as not a profession but rather a competitive business (Stuckey, 2007). This has destroyed the reputation of the profession in the public image. As a profession I will strive to ensure good practice of the profession so as to preserve the image of the profession by striving to avoid all the malpractices associated with the profession.
As a lawyer, I will strive to represent my clients faithfully, competently and diligently with the right ruling which is in accordance to law. I will represent my clients just the way I would want to be represented such that my clients can put all their trust in my judgment. If my clients have entrusted me to represent them in courts of law then I should not cheat them in any way possible. Before my personal interests and by doing so, I will work towards the better mate of my clients. In order to build client confidence, I will have clear and prompt communication with the clients and this will help to build trust with them. I will put first fidelity to clients before my personal interests (Stuckey, 2007). To avoid resulting differences, I will ensure proper fee agreement by discussing appropriately and reach fee agreement by considering all factors involved and acceptable by the client. I will seek to offer fairness, civility and integrity in my judgment by resolving the existing differences fairly with the opposing parties; this involves cooperating with the opposing counsel in a considerate representation of my client.
In honor of my profession, I will always execute my duties with dignity to meet the standards required by law. As an associate to the courts of law, I will offer respect and courtesy so as to ensure justice in my service. By doing so, I will preserve the law by offering quality service required (Stuckey, 2007). I will ensure to practice law as a calling of public service but not a business like. I will ensure to explore with my clients the possibilities of solving court matters. I will also strive to protect the public from the unethical law practices by enforcing the ethical standards governing the legal profession. I will also conduct myself keeping in mind that my actions will speak of the profession outside; therefore those actions must be in line with the ethical demands of the profession.
In order to give a good image to the public, I will always work in cooperation with my colleagues in the profession of law. Proper cooperation gives room for assistance where necessary such that we are able to assist each where need be for the better mate of the profession (Stuckey, 2007). I will always defend my colleagues against any criticism outside or inside the profession in order not to tarnish the name of the profession.
As a pubic representative, I will always give moral counseling to my clients on how they ought to conduct themselves. I will serve as a public official by ensuring that my service of lawyering can be accessed by whoever in need. By doing all these, I believe my lawyering service will have met ethical standards of the profession.
References
Stuckey, R. T., & Clinical Legal Education Association. (2007). Best practices for legal education: A vision and a road map. New York: Clinical Legal Education Association.
