Ethical Principles in Indonesian Legal Advocacy: Sustaining Justice in Adversarial Systems Through Professional Integrity

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Published: 2021-07-28
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Legal ethics, Adversarial system, Justice, Professional responsibility, Lawyer conduct, Legal education, Regulatory standards

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Pratolo Saktiawan
Sunan Giri University, Surabaya, Indonesia
Rommy Hardyansah
Sunan Giri University, Surabaya, Indonesia
Didit Darmawan
Mayjen Sungkono University, Mojokerto, Indonesia
Arif Rachman Putra
Mayjen Sungkono University, Mojokerto, Indonesia

Abstract

The adversarial nature of modern legal systems necessitates a framework of ethical standards that not only governs lawyer conduct but preserves the credibility of justice itself. This study explores the extent to which ethical principles shape the behavior of legal professionals within adversarial environments. Drawing from a comprehensive literature review, the analysis reveals that values such as honesty, loyalty, fairness, and professional responsibility are instrumental in maintaining procedural legitimacy and public trust. Through reference to canonical legal ethics scholarship and regulatory frameworks, the paper identifies how ethical behavior influences court integrity, client relationships, and systemic accountability. Further, the discussion engages with the evolving challenges posed by globalization, technological innovation, and increased legal complexity. The study concludes that ethics in the legal profession is not supplementary—it is elemental to sustainable justice. Without a renewed commitment to ethical excellence, adversarial systems risk deteriorating into arenas of manipulation rather than impartial adjudication. Legal ethics, therefore, is both shield and mirror: protecting the law’s integrity while reflecting the moral character of those who practice it.

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Journal of Social Science Studies (JOS3)

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Saktiawan, P., Hardyansah, R., Darmawan, D., & Putra, A. R. (2021). Ethical Principles in Indonesian Legal Advocacy: Sustaining Justice in Adversarial Systems Through Professional Integrity. Journal of Social Science Studies, 1(2), 239-244. https://jos3journals.id/index.php/jos3/article/view/130

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