Chapter 2 Basic Principles of Professional Ethics for Lawyers
Article 4 Lawyers should be loyal to the Constitution and the law, adhere to facts as the basis, the law as the criterion, and strictly Practice in accordance with the law. Lawyers should be loyal to their duties, adhere to principles, and uphold national laws and social justice.
Article 5 Lawyers shall be honest and trustworthy, diligent and responsible, and faithfully safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of their clients.
Article 6 Lawyers should be dedicated and diligent, work hard to learn their business, master the legal knowledge and service skills they should possess in practice, and constantly improve their practice level.
Article 7 Lawyers should cherish and maintain their professional reputation, model compliance with social ethics, and pay attention to the construction of character and professional ethics.
Article 8 Lawyers shall strictly keep state secrets, keep the client’s business secrets and the client’s privacy.
Article 9 Lawyers should respect their peers, help each other, compete fairly, and improve their professional standards.
Article 10 Lawyers shall consciously fulfill their legal aid obligations and provide legal aid to recipients.
Article 11 Lawyers shall abide by the Articles of Association of the Lawyers Association and conscientiously perform their member obligations. Article 12 Lawyers shall actively participate in social welfare activities.