Abstract:
The integrity of Indonesian advocates is regulated by the Law 18/2003 concerning Advocates and the
2002 Code of Ethics for Indonesian Advocates. However, in a discussion of integrity, it is not sufficient
to limit the scope to advocates since the definition of an advocate in the Law 18/2003 is narrower
than the definition of a lawyer. As a result, the discussion has to go beyond the Law 18/2003 concerning
Advocates and the 2002 Code of Ethics for Indonesian Advocates to have a wider reach. Integrity
must be in Indonesia’s law schools in a more comprehensive manner. Other factors that promote the
development of integrity and increase the competitiveness of lawyers must also be covered in Indonesian
law schools. Finally, there is a need for an ecosystem that promotes the integrity of lawyers,
involving law schools, law enforcements, clients and other related parties.
