South Carolina Code of Conduct for Staff Attorneys and Law Clerks – 2026
Rule 506 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules is the Code of Conduct for Staff Attorneys and Law Clerks, setting the ethical obligations of judicial staff, including confidentiality, avoidance of the appearance of impropriety, and restrictions on outside activity.
Browse all 8 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule Canon 1
A Staff Attorney or Law Clerk Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary and of His Office
Rule Canon 2
A Staff Attorney or Law Clerk Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All His Activities
Rule Canon 3
A Staff Attorney or Law Clerk Should Perform the Duties of His Office Impartially and Diligently
Rule Canon 4
A Staff Attorney or Law Clerk May Engage in Activities to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice
Rule Canon 5
A Staff Attorney or Law Clerk Should Regulate His Extra-Official Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict with His Official Duties
Rule Canon 6
A Staff Attorney or Law Clerk Should Regularly File Reports of Compensation Received for Quasi-Official and Extra-Official Activities
Rule Canon 7
A Staff Attorney or Law Clerk Should Refrain From Certain Political Activity
Rule Canon 8
A Staff Attorney or Law Clerk Should Not Reveal the Confidences Gained in the Course of His Employment