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Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct
Last Updated Date:   4 July 2025


5 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
Given the privileged role that lawyers play in society, it is unsurprising that the highest standards are demanded of lawyers. The contents of these standards comprise the subject-matter of this course where we will explore legal ethics, professional conduct and professional responsibility with reference to the Legal Profession Act 1966 and the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules 2015. The focus will be on Singapore law and we will examine the roles and responsibilities of lawyers, the duties that lawyers owe to the various stakeholders in the legal industry, and other issues that lawyers may encounter in their day-to-day practice.

Course Convenor: Adjunct Asst Prof Ryan Huang

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4537V / LL5537V / LL6537V / LLJ5537V

Contact Hours: 3-hr weekly seminar

Workload: 3 hours

Mode of Assessment: Class Participation - 20% & Final Exam - 80%

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 (AM)

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