Law Society Codes of Conduct

Generally speaking, all members of the legal profession are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the following basic principles, among others:

  • Act honourably and with integrity;
  • Provide competent legal services;
  • Serve clients in a courteous and prompt manner;
  • Respect client confidences;
  • Maintain loyalty to clients and avoid conflicts of interest;
  • Ensure that fees for services are fair and reasonable;
  • Safeguard and preserve funds and property entrusted to them by their clients;
  • When acting as advocate, treat Courts with civility and respect; and
  • Encourage public respect for the administration of justice.

To learn more about each law society’s specific rules of conduct applicable to members of the legal profession licensed to practice in their jurisdiction, click on one of the following links: