SQE 1- Ethics & Professional Conduct
7 mandatory principles - Answer-1. Uphold rule of law and proper administration of justice
2. Uphold public trust in solicitor's profession
3. Independence
4. Honesty
5. Integrity
6. Encourage equality, diversity & inclusion
7. Best interests of each client
Reasonable adjustments - Answer-Changes to ensure that disabled clients and employees are not
placed at a substantial disadvantage
Undertakings - Answer-Written or oral statements by a solicitor or a member of the firm that they will
do something. Solicitor = personally bound = enforceable.
Compliance Officer for Legal Practice - Answer-Duty to ensure:
7 mandatory principles - Answer-1. Uphold rule of law and proper administration of justice
2. Uphold public trust in solicitor's profession
3. Independence
4. Honesty
5. Integrity
6. Encourage equality, diversity & inclusion
7. Best interests of each client
Reasonable adjustments - Answer-Changes to ensure that disabled clients and employees are not
placed at a substantial disadvantage
Undertakings - Answer-Written or oral statements by a solicitor or a member of the firm that they will
do something. Solicitor = personally bound = enforceable.
Compliance Officer for Legal Practice - Answer-Duty to ensure:
