Ethics and Professional Conduct for Paralegals

LAW AND SOCIETY

Introduction
 The legal professions have to follow
the ethical rules and standards in
order to maintain peace and integrity.
 Unethical conduct carried out by a
legal profession can lead to a breach
of the laws and regulations.
 Ethics training can help the paralegals
to carry out their tasks in an ethical
manner.

Integrity and competence
 The paralegals have to maintain professional
conduct as they represent the legal rules and
regulations.
 Integrity and competence are needed to be
considered by the paralegals in their profession.
 The paralegals should carry out their tasks with
precision and diligence (Kirton & Madunic,
2009).
 The paralegals should work on their
understanding and skills in order to ensure
integrity and competence.

Integrity and competence
 The paralegals who work on their
professions are seen to be growing
rapidly in their career.
 If the paralegal completes his or her
work without facing any conflicts
then it is ethical to conduct.
 It can be seen that the paralegals are
being appreciated by the clients and
lawyer.