2.4 Role Models

Character in the Professions: Law

Discussion Board Unit 2.4

Role Models

Please use these discussion boards to interact with your fellow learners. The discussion boards provide a unique opportunity for learners to debate ideas and thoughts generated by the ‘Character in the Professions: Law’ course and reflect on the application of theory discussed in your professional lives.

Unit 2.4 looks at the importance of ‘Role Models’ as individuals who can set positive examples for others, and who can be admired for their positive qualities or contributions.

Activity 1 suggests that you think about who you see as role models in your place of work or study. Can you list 5 qualities of character that each role model displays? Why do you notice those qualities of character in those people? When do they demonstrate these qualities of character?

Activity 2 looks at negative role models. Is there anyone who has influenced you through negative actions, and helped shape who you do not want to become?

Activity 4 refers to 5 high profile lawyers:

• Baroness Hale of Richmond
• Baroness Scotland of Asthal
• Michael Mansfield
• Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws
• Lord Denning

Why are these high profile figures often espoused as role models for the legal profession? Which character strengths do you identify with each exemplar?

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