RATIONALE FOR LEGAL ETHICS

1.      Greek word ‘ethikos’ : a system of rules of behaviour
2.      Science of morals
3.      Legal ethics: the usages & customs among members of the legal profession, involving their moral & professional duties toward one another, toward their clients and toward the courts.
4.      Legal Profession (practice & etiquette) rules 1978
5.      Has the pursuit of wealth blinded moral integrity?
6.      Stark reality of the Malaysian community’s negative attitude & sense of dissatisfaction with the law and the legal profession.
7.      How do we change the public image of the Bar?
8.      Lawyers have always been the butt of many a tasteless joke.
9.      Increased complaints against lawyers
10.  A social contract by which society confers social status upon professionals & permits them the liberty to regulate entry into the profession.
11.  In return, society expects members of that profession to ensure competence & discipline of its own members & contribute to society by serving the public interest.

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