Commencing practice as a lawyer can be exciting and rewarding. However, it can also be fraught with uncertainty, hazards and dilemmas never before experienced. Professional dealings with the courts, clients and colleagues invariably raise ethical issues and questions of professional responsibility. Working in a very popular case can also give rise to its own ethical issues. How you respond to these challenges could impact your reputation and your right to practice. We will hear about, and discuss, some of the more common concerns for Young Lawyers and cases arising from others’ experiences.