SRA Codes of Conduct

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1. 01

   Code duty in practice

   In a short scenario, identify the exact conduct duty the solicitor must follow, rather than just saying they should act ethically.

2. 02

   Seek help or refer

   Say what the solicitor must do if the matter is outside their own expertise or they are unsure about the next step.

3. 03

   Supervise junior work

   Explain what proper supervision looks like when a junior lawyer, trainee, or non-lawyer is doing part of the work.

4. 04

   Clear client communication

   State how the solicitor should communicate with the client so the client can understand the advice, risks, and likely next steps.

5. 05

   Follow law and regulation

   Identify what the solicitor must do if a proposed course of action may conflict with law or regulation, even if the client wants it.

6. 06

   Code and Principle link

   Link the conduct rule to the Principle it serves, and explain why both may be breached on the same facts.

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