AR 27-26 — Rules Of Professional Conduct For Lawyers
AR 27-26 governs the ethical conduct and professional responsibilities of Army lawyers and certain civilian lawyers.
- Publication number: AR 27-26
- Title: RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR LAWYERS
- Date: 03/26/2025
- Proponent: TJAG
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 27-26 on armypubs.army.mil
It establishes rules of professional conduct for Army lawyers, military and civilian, and certain non-Department of Defense civilian lawyers. It also addresses professional conduct advice, Senior Counsel duties, exceptions, and internal control evaluation.
Topics covered
- Ethical conduct of Army lawyers
- Professional conduct rules
- Lawyer responsibilities
- Senior Counsel duties
- Exceptions to the regulation
- Internal control evaluation
- Professional discipline
Questions and answers
Who may grant an exception to AR 27-26?
Only the Secretary of the Army or the General Counsel, as his designee, may grant an exception to the provisions of this regulation. (paragraph 5)
How must an exception request under AR 27-26 be submitted?
A request for an exception will be submitted through the requesting lawyers legal supervisory chain, except that a request by a nongovernment lawyer subject to RCM 109 MCM will be submitted through the Chief, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service. (paragraph 5)
What responsibilities does an Army lawyer have toward clients and the legal system?
An Army lawyer is a representative of clients, an officer of the legal system, an officer of the Federal Government, and a public citizen having special responsibility for the quality of justice and legal services provided to the Department of the Army and to individual clients.
What professional standards should apply to a lawyer's functions under AR 27-26?
In all professional functions a lawyer should be competent, prompt, diligent, and honest.