Ethics Workshop (Set 3)

Students will discuss ethical scenarios in groups led by experienced practitioners and will aim to identify the core duties engaged within each scenario.

Speaker(s)/Tutor(s): Various

Details:

17:30: Registration
18:00: Start
20:00: Finish

Dress code: There is no dress code for interactive qualifying sessions

QS value: 1

QS theme: Ethics, Standards and Values

Interactive?: Yes (1)

Materials and Preparation: Students will be sent three ethical scenarios to consider in advance. Students should think about what should be done in each scenario and identify the code duties that come into play. Students will be expected to take part in the discussion at the workshop. Students who have clearly not prepared will not be awarded a Qualifying Session point.

Learning Aims: The aim of this Ethics Qualifying Session is to grasp the significance of ethical decision making in ethical situations. Students will learn about identifying core duties and relevant sections of the Bar Code of Conduct and how to apply them to specific ethical situations. The workshop will also help students formulate correct courses of action in dealing with ethical situations.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here)

1.1 : Uphold the reputation of the Bar and observe their duty to the court in the administration of justice.

1.16 : Comply with regulatory requirements set down by the Bar Standards Board, including the Code of Conduct.

2.1 : Act with the utmost integrity and independence at all times, in the interests of justice, representing clients with courage, perseverance and fearlessness.

On arrival, students must register with the Education staff. Once the reception has finished, students must sign the orange signature sheets put out by the Education Staff member. Students who fail to sign out will NOT be awarded the QS point.

Please note, full attendance counts as the session followed by the networking reception afterwards, ending at 20:00pm. Students will not be permitted to leave early. Please bare this in mind when booking travel.