legal ethics is law a business or a profession.
In this essay there will firstly be a definition of what is meant by the word ‘profession’, although there are changing ideals about this. This will then be used to look at what elements the modern law profession has from the definition. There will be a discussion about the lawyers duty as an officer of the court. The lawyers civic responsibilities will be explored. The requirement of rules and regulations will be considered. Then a definition of a business will be presented. It will be discussed how the legal profession is becoming more like a business. The regard modern lawyers have for the rules will be talked about. The lack of reporting by the Law Societies with regard to disciplinary hearings will be mentioned.Firstly a definition if what exactly is meant by the word ‘profession’. It is defined as a vocation or occupation requiring special, normally advanced, education which brings with it unique knowledge and skill. The activity and skill required in the profession is essentially mental or intellectual. Profession also “suggests a certain stature and prestige and implies that the activity to which it is attached possesses a special dignity that other jobs do not.” It seems that a profession also controls the education of
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Approximate Word count = 1457
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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