Law Quote by Loretta Lynch
“A license to practice law is not a license to violate it.”
About This Quote
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.
Uphold ethical practice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- legal advice
- policy making
- public service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance zealous advocacy with legal limits?
Pressure to bend rules for clients.