The IIE’s Varsity College Waterfall hosts a successful ethics ceremony for its learners
More than 70 first-year students were formally inducted into law and subscribed to the South African Constitution during the ceremony held on campus.
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The IIE’s Varsity College Waterfall recently hosted an ethics ceremony for its learners.
More than 70 first-year Bachelor of Laws students were formally inducted into law and subscribed to the South African Constitution during the ceremony held on campus.
The students pledged to uphold the dignity and integrity of the legal profession, the reputation of The IIE ‘s Varsity College School of Law, and the values enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, including social justice in the community.
IIE’s Waterfall’s campus head Avadhi Ghela, head of academics Ricardo Carvalho, head of law faculty Bronwyn Le Ann Batchelor, lecturer Advocate Thabo Ngilande and third-year Bachelor of Law student and VC voice president Kerushlen Maria addressed the first-year students.
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During the presentation, the speakers explained the importance of ethics in the legal profession and that ethical conduct lies at the heart of every lawyer.
“Three years ago, I was in the same situation as you and our first years are in today – I unequivocally swore to uphold the values of The IIE’s Varsity College Waterfall and more so I pledged with the utmost pride my commitment to upholding the legal profession as well as the Constitution of this country,” said Maria.
“Nothing felt better than knowing that this was my first step in me being able to play my part in ensuring that from that day onwards I would lead with integrity, lead in a values-based manner and uphold the rule of law to the extent of my ability.”
The college believes that ethics in the legal profession requires awareness of ethical issues that arise in practice, awareness of own values and dispositions, awareness of situational pressures and behaviour modification, and making choices.