A paralegal or paralegal, according to one definition, is “a person qualified by education, education or work experience, employed or owned by a lawyer, law firm, corporation, government agency or other entity, and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.” [1] While in civil law jurisdictions there are generally clearly defined career paths in law, such as judges, in common law jurisdictions there is usually a legal profession, and it is not uncommon for a judge to have, for example, several years of private practice of the legal profession. Considering that adequate protection of the human rights and fundamental freedoms to which everyone is entitled, whether economic, social, cultural, civil and political, presupposes that everyone has effective access to legal services provided by an independent legal profession, Considering that the set of minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners recommends, in particular, that unconvicted prisoners be provided with legal assistance and ensure confidential communication with a lawyer – 28. Disciplinary proceedings against lawyers are brought before an impartial disciplinary committee appointed by the legal profession, before an independent statutory authority or before a court and are subject to independent judicial review. The directory also contains details of accredited specialists in New South Wales (who may be from other Australian states and territories as well as New South Wales) and may include intergovernmental lawyers who have an office in New South Wales. Considering that the Basic Work for the Protection of All Persons in Detention or deprived of their Liberty in any Form provides that a detained person has the right to assistance, communication and consultation with a lawyer, 6. Persons who do not have legal counsel shall, in all cases where the interests of the administration of justice so require: The right to a lawyer with experience and skills appropriate to the nature of the offence for which they are accused of providing effective legal assistance without paying for it if they do not have sufficient resources to pay for such services. Please note that the practitioners listed are members of the Law Society of NSW, who have indicated that they are also mediators. We do not collect information about their qualifications. The Law Society of NSW therefore recommends that you check the qualifications and suitability of the mediator for your case before engaging him. We recommend that you contact more than one mediator before making a decision. 29. All disciplinary proceedings shall be established in accordance with and in the light of the Code of Professional Conduct and other recognized standards and principles of the legal profession. 26.
The ethical rules applicable to lawyers shall be established by the legal profession through its competent bodies or by law, in accordance with national laws and practices and recognized international standards and standards. 14. Lawyers shall endeavour, within the framework of the protection of the rights of their clients and the cause of justice, to ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms recognized by national and international law and shall act at all times freely and conscientiously, in accordance with the law and the recognized standards and ethics of the legal profession. 21. It is the responsibility of the competent authorities to ensure that lawyers have timely access to appropriate information, records and documents in their possession or control so that they can provide effective legal assistance to their clients. Such access should be granted as soon as possible. 23. Lawyers, like other citizens, have the right to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly. In particular, they have the right to participate in public debate on matters of law, the administration of justice and the promotion and protection of human rights and to participate, establish and attend meetings of local, national or international organizations without professional restrictions by virtue of their lawful act or membership in a legitimate organization. In exercising these rights, lawyers always conduct themselves in accordance with the law and the recognized standards and ethics of the legal profession. Each state is responsible for maintaining a list of certified practitioners in its state.
To find attorneys and attorneys who are certified practitioners, please contact the appropriate organization for that state or territory. Considering that the safeguards guaranteeing the protection of those facing the death penalty reaffirm the right of everyone suspected or accused of an offence punishable by the death penalty to adequate mutual legal assistance at all stages of the proceedings, in accordance with article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, (b) to assist its customers in any appropriate manner, and to take legal action to protect their interests; Considering that professional associations of lawyers have a crucial role to play in upholding professional standards and codes of conduct, protecting their members from persecution and undue restrictions and violations, providing legal services to all those in need and cooperating with governmental and other institutions to promote justice and the public interest, 11. In countries where there are groups, communities or regions whose needs for legal services are not being met, particularly where these groups have different cultures, traditions or languages or have been discriminated against in the past, Governments, professional associations of lawyers and educational institutions should take special measures to enable applicants from these groups to gain access to the profession. legal: and they should ensure that they receive training tailored to their needs. of their groups.