Dave Lung’aho Siganga

dlsstudents101@gmail.com

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HOW TO DEAL WITH
SHORTCOMINGS
 Acknowledge the mistake
 apologise
 Understand the issue
 Accept responsibility
 What is the way forward?
 Take immediate remedial action
 Draw lessons and grow experience

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 Be confident
 Consult
 Confirm that the solution offered works

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RECOVERY FROM OBJECTIONS
 Pre empt objections by being orderly
 Objections to be decided upon with finality
 Accept/ abide by decision
 Do not raise frivolous objections/ give frivolous
response
 Avoid arguments
 Hurry up slowly with the response

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 Positivity- no prejudice
 Learn how to change tact
 Be forthright
 Listen carefully

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DEALING WITH COURT GENERATED
QUERIES
 Court may seek clarification at any stage
 Assist where possible
 Get the query addressed directly
 Prepare a check list of possible question areas
 Keep calm under fire
 Avoid regurgitating the question
 Convey your inability to answer
 If need be ask for time
 Support the authorities submitted

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DEALING WITH CRITICISM
 Blanket criticism
 Issue based criticism
 Corrective criticism
 Don't take it personally
 Exercise restraint
 Appreciate the court’s position
 It is an opinion
 Court is wrong, don't argue
 You are wrong, apologise

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LEGAL ETHICS
 The minimum level of etiquette and appropriate
behaviour
 to colleagues,
 To the court,
 To client
 To the public
 Written and / or by long use

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Need for standards
 Reduction of bad habits
 Uphold virtue
 Control self interest
 Avoid the available punishment for breach
 Enhance courtesy and co- operation between bar and
bench
 Promote professional co- existence with colleagues
 Protect the image of the noble profession

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DESIRED ETHICAL HABITS
 Neat dressing
 Distinguished conduct
 Commitment to justice and truth
 Not be condescending
 Believe the impartiality and independence of the court
 Avoid nepotism
 Not to be a surety

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 Be ware of conflict of interest
 Evaluate reasons for ceasing to act
 Disclose any non arms-length relationships to client
 Express fairness in billing
 Account for every coin
 Respect the client account
 Not to deal adversely with a client’s property

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 Always deal through a party’s advocate
 Remain a professional
 Shun being the conduit for criminal activity
 Employ fair methods

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