Overview

This course introduces the ethical duties at the core of legal practice in England and Wales, focusing on the SRA Principles and how they apply in everyday work. Through short, expert-led videos, case studies, and scenario-based questions, learners explore common ethical risks and how to respond when principles conflict. The course emphasises professional judgement, personal accountability, and acting in the public interest. It covers key risk areas including honesty, independence, integrity, client pressure, conflicts of interest, and equality, diversity and inclusion, with practical guidance on making and recording ethical decisions.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the role of ethics in maintaining public trust in the legal profession
• Identify the seven SRA Principles and their purpose
• Recognise common ethical risks and warning signs of potential breaches
• Apply ethical reasoning to practical workplace scenarios
• Determine appropriate steps to take when facing ethical dilemmas

Target Audience

This course is designed as a short ethics overview and refresher, suitable for completion in one sitting and appropriate for legal professionals at all levels.