This is the first in a three-part series on the evolving duty of supervision for lawyers.
Supervision plays a pivotal role in the legal profession, ensuring the delivery of quality legal services, maintaining ethical standards, and safeguarding clients’ interests. Although remarkably similar across jurisdictions, the duty to supervise has undergone a transformative journey. Its roots in mentorship and professional competence have evolved to encompass various responsibilities, including ethical conduct, technological integration, multidisciplinary collaboration, and client-centric approaches.
