Exploratory analysis proposes a balanced regulatory framework for legal ethics, addressing client advocacy and societal impact.
Key Points
The paper proposes a new regulatory framework addressing legal ethics, blending dominant and alternative models.
Three segments of the legal profession are suggested: Advocates, Juridical Scriveners, and In-House Advisors, each with tailored ethical guidelines.
The dominant model emphasizes zealous advocacy, but the paper argues for ethical reflection to consider broader societal impacts in lawyering roles, ensuring accountability and integrity in practice within the new structure. Highlights an emerging push against strict client advocacy due to ethical dilemmas, urging for a sustainable legal profession.