The Code of Pretrial and Trial Conduct represents an attempt by the College to set down aspirational, rather than minimal, guidelines for trial lawyers and judges. The problem in trial practice today is not that lawyers violate the ethical rules, although some lawyers do. Most lawyers know the rules and try to comply. The real problem is the gradual corrosion of the profession’s traditional aspirations.

Publish Date / Last Revised

October 15, 2024

Topic

  • Civility
  • Ethics
  • Professionalism
  • Trial Advocacy

Resource Type

  • Code of Pretrial and Trial Conduct

Audience Type

  • Fellows
  • General Public
  • Inductees
  • Judges
  • Law Students
  • Lawyers
  • Media/Press