Society and State Towards the client: competent and diligent representation; honest communication (bad news told too); confidentiality; loyalty (conflicts declined); the client's money and documents safeguarded (no commingling); the client decides the ends (settlement, plea), the lawyer the means; fair fees; withdrawal only with reason and notice. Towards the opposite party: courtesy and fairness; no abuse or harassment of the opposing party or witness; undertakings honoured; no contact with a represented party behind the back of counsel; the opponent is an adversary, not an enemy — the courtroom's civilised combat. Towards the court: candour (authority cited accurately, adverse precedent disclosed); no fabricated evidence or coached falsehood; decorum and dignity; the court's time respected (no frivolous adjournment); no ex parte approach to the judge; criticism of judgments lawful, contempt of court not. Towards society: access facilitated (reasonable fees, legal aid accepted); public legal education; the law upheld when tested by pressure (mob, media, power); honesty in public life — the advocate as officer and example.
Towards the state: loyalty to the constitutional order (the lawyer as officer of a court established by the Constitution); laws obeyed (including tax obligations — Unit 7's accountancy themes); the state served by strengthening, not sabotaging, legal institutions — while remaining free to challenge the state fearlessly on behalf of citizens. The five directions form one web: the client served, the justice served, both together.