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“A license to practice law is not a license to violate it.” quote by Loretta Lynch
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“A license to practice law is not a license to violate it.”

Loretta Lynch

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Source Speech: U.S. Department of Justice Conference, 2015

Legal authority must be exercised within the bounds of the law, not to subvert it.

In simple terms: Lawyers must obey the law they uphold.

Key Takeaway

Uphold ethical practice.

Themes

law ethics integrity responsibility

Mood

serious determined

Type

legal motivational

When to use this quote

  • courtroom
  • legal advice
  • policy making
  • public service

Key Concepts

rule of law professional conduct

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance zealous advocacy with legal limits?
A Different Perspective

Pressure to bend rules for clients.

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