Building Ethical Excellence in Legal Practice

Navigate the complex landscape of legal ethics with confidence. Our comprehensive programme addresses real-world dilemmas that shape professional integrity and client trust.

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Case-Based Learning That Connects

We start with real scenarios that legal professionals face daily. Each session builds on practical situations where ethical guidelines intersect with business realities and client expectations.

  • Analysis of recent regulatory decisions and their implications
  • Interactive discussions on boundary situations and grey areas
  • Practical frameworks for ethical decision-making under pressure
  • Understanding regulatory expectations across different practice areas
Interactive case study discussion demonstrating ethical decision-making processes

Contemporary Challenges, Timeless Principles

The legal profession evolves rapidly, but ethical foundations remain constant. We explore how established principles guide decisions in new contexts like remote client meetings, AI-assisted research, and cross-border collaboration.

Recent changes in regulatory guidance around technology use, client communication, and professional advertising create opportunities for deeper understanding of underlying ethical frameworks.

Modern legal practice setting showing integration of technology with traditional ethical principles

Your Development Journey

1

Foundation Assessment

Evaluate current understanding of ethical frameworks and identify specific areas for development through practical scenarios.

2

Core Principles

Explore fundamental ethical concepts through case studies that demonstrate how principles apply in diverse practice contexts.

3

Applied Practice

Work through complex scenarios that require balancing competing interests while maintaining professional integrity and client service.

Collaborative learning environment where legal professionals engage with practical ethical challenges
Dr. Helena Thornton, experienced legal ethics consultant and programme facilitator

Dr. Helena Thornton

Legal Ethics Consultant

Guidance From Practitioner Experience

Helena brings fifteen years of regulatory advisory work to our programme. She's helped firms navigate complex ethical challenges, from small practice dilemmas to multi-national compliance frameworks.

Her approach combines academic rigor with practical insight gained from working directly with regulatory bodies and professional associations across the UK and Europe.

Regulatory Compliance

Current requirements and emerging trends in professional regulation

Client Relations

Balancing client service with professional obligations and boundaries

Technology Ethics

Ethical considerations in modern digital practice environments

Risk Management

Identifying and addressing ethical risks before they become problems

Next Programme Begins Autumn 2025

Join a focused cohort of legal professionals committed to strengthening ethical practice and professional development.

Eight-week intensive programme starting September 2025

Weekly sessions combine group discussions, individual reflection, and practical application exercises. Participants develop personalised frameworks for ethical decision-making that integrate with their specific practice areas and client responsibilities.