“Thereputation of a thousand

years may depend upon the

conduct of a single moment”
Earnest Bramah (1868 – 1942)
English author
 An Advocate who handle dispute in
court has to interact with Judges and
magistrates regularly.
 Judges and magistrates has the final
say to matters brought before them
 With out forgetting that theses judges
and magistrates are not robots they are
human beings who have emotions.
 Thus advocate should communicate
with the court in a good and
professional relationship.
 Assistance to the court
 Advocate is an officer of the
court
Has the duty to assist the court
to reach into a just decision
Advocate should avoid
deceiving the court for the
interest of his client
 Confidentiality and respect to
the court
 Advocate should avoid
discussing the merit of the case
to a judge or magistrate who is
yet to decide such case in finality.
Advocate should elevate the
prestigious position of a Judge or
Magistrate
Preservation of
judicial time and
resources
 An advocate
should be punctual in
attending the court.
Prosecute with
fairness
 Prosecutor should not
harbour ill will or prejudice
against the accused.
Uphold public
interest
 The objective of law is
to protect public good
 Exercise
skill and good
judgement
 apply all the advocacy
skills to serve the interest of
justice
Make hard decision with
the backing of the law.
Protect the dignity
and independency of
a court
 Avoid unjust
criticism to the court
Education and
assistance to the court
 An advocate has a
duty to educate the
court.
“The advocate has a duty to the court which is paramount.
It is a mistake to suppose that he is a mouthpiece of his
client to say what he wants; or his tool to do what he
directs. He is none of these things. He owes allegiance to
a higher course. It is the course of truth and Justice. He
must not consciously misstate the facts. He must not
knowingly conceal the truth... He must disregard the
most specific instructions of his client if they conflict
with his duty to the court. If an advocate breaks these
duties, he is offending the professional rules and is
subject to its discipline.”