Qualifying Session Lecture (Online)

Speaker: George Payne Esq, Margaret McGowan-Smyth, Peter de Verneuil Smith QC and His Honour Judge Stephen Warner

Title: The Code of Conduct – guidance and pitfalls

Theme: Ethics, Standards and Values

Timings:

5.45pm: Registration

6.00pm: Lecture Starts

Guests: Guests are not permitted.

Materials and Preparation: No preparation required.

Learning Outcomes: At the end of this Qualifying Session students will be able to:

·         Explain the basic code of conduct for barristers and its provisions.

·         Identify how to resolve the conflict in duties between Court and Client.

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.

Bookings:

Students wishing to book qualifying sessions, should do so via the Online Booking System.

Specially Qualified Applicants should email the Education Services Manager.

This event is a Qualifying Session.