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Section 25, The Legal Practitioners Act, 2000 THE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (C ODE OF C ONDUCT) R ULES , 2010
Status not yet checkedThe Legal Practitioners Act, 2000 THE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (C ODE OF C ONDUCT) R ULES , 2010, Sierra Leone
(1) A legal practitioner shall at all times ensure that hispractice is efficiently and properly administered and shall, in particular
take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure that professional
engagements are fulfilled or that early notice is given if they cannot
be fulfilled.
(2) In the interest of the efficient administration of justice
and respect for the Court, a legal practitioner shall use his best
endeavours always to be punctual.
(3) A legal practitioner who is the head of chambers is
responsible for ensuring–
(a) that the chambers are administered
competently and efficiently;
(b) that the affairs of the chambers are conducted
in a manner which is fair and equitable for all
members and pupils.
Conflict of
interest
between
clients.
connection
with client.
connection
with court.
likely to be
witness.
Briefs or
instructions
beyond legal
competence
Inability to
undertake a
brief etc.
C. I. No. 25
of 2007.
10 11
Management
of legal
practice.
(4) All other members shall use their best endeavours to
achieve these objects.
PART VII–DELEGATION OF WORK AND REMUNERATION
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