Ethics Information

The Ethics Information area serves as a hub for ethics-related resources, education programs and research tools.

It also serves as a convenient bookmark for direct links to legal ethics authorities posted on the State Bar's website, searchable full text resources, proposed ethics opinions and proposed new or amended Rules of Professional Conduct. As the Ethics Information area develops original content, external links and other resources will be added.

Professional Responsibility

• California Rules of Professional Conduct
• The State Bar Act - Business & Professions Code §§ 6000 et seq. (See Div. 3, Chapter 4 Attorneys)
• Selected Statutes Regarding Professional Conduct, Discipline of Attorneys, and Duties of The SBC
• Attorney Civility and Professionalism
• Supreme Court Order S158605 Regarding the State Bar IOLTA Program
• Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Lawyer Referral Services
• Out-of-State Attorney Arbitration Counsel Program (OSAAC)
• Mandatory Fee Arbitration

Research, Training, and Educational Resources

• California Compendium on Professional Responsibility Index
• Handbook on Client Trust Accounting for California Attorneys
• Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
• Additional Information Concerning MCLE Rules and Regulations (MCLE)
• Practical Training of Law Students
• Ethics and Client Trust Account Schools

Courts

• California Rules of Court
• Rules of Practice and Rules of Procedure of the State Bar Court
• State Bar Court Review Department Slip Opinions

Law Practice Business Options

• Closing a Law Practice
• Law Corporations
• Legal Specialization
• Limited Liability Partnerships

Pro Bono Resources

• Pro Bono Resolution Adopted by the Board of Trustees
• Pro Bono Guidelines and Resources

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Resources

Useful Links

• Legislative News & Information
• Constitution of California (relevant provisions)