This Code of Professionalism is adopted to apply to all lawyers who practice in Santa Clara County. As lawyers, we owe duties of professionalism to our clients.This article focuses on several familiar topics of legal ethics and how they apply to the inhouse lawyer. The State Bar seeks public comment on amendments to California Rules of Professional Conduct 1.2 and 8.4 and on a new rule, 8.4.2. There are four levels of Attorney in the District Attorney's Office. Attorneys in California are required to complete 25 hours of continuing education every three years. The Daily Journal has more journalists covering the California legal profession than any other publication. SCCBA will do the vetting for you! Passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE). From 1918 to 1929 he was not engaged in the practice of the law.