The fundamental tension of the profession is the struggle…
““The fundamental tension of the profession is the struggle between bold advocacy of the client's interests and the need to establish and hold to limits that prevent advocacy from leading to irrational and inequitable results; and thus the lawyer's job in practice is to be on one hand the impassioned representative of his client to the world, and on the other the wise representative to his client of the legal system, and the society, explaining and upholding the demands and restrictions which that system places on them both. ””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Lawyers must balance zealous client advocacy with ethical limits to avoid irrational or unfair outcomes.
In simple terms: Balance advocacy with ethics.
Key Takeaway
Maintain ethical advocacy.
Themes
law
ethics
advocacy
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- legal counseling
- policy drafting
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
professional responsibility
justice
client‑society balance
Questions to Reflect On
- When does strong advocacy become unethical?
- How can lawyers protect client interests while upholding societal norms?
A Different Perspective
Over‑advocacy can harm justice.