This is the Ave Maria honor code. Everyone is encouraged to sign it. I think if people actually did abide by it we would have a much better world.


- I am a member of the Ave Maria School of Law. I will act honestly, temperately, chastely, and with integrity.
- I will guard against dishonesty of purpose and deed.
- I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do.
- I will treat all others with fairness and equality respecting their rights and human dignity.
- I will strive to be morally courageous and do what is right regardless of consequences.
- I will take responsibility for my actions and decisions and will hold others accountable for theirs.
- I will hold myself to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, and will encourage others to do so.
- I will obey the law, the rules of professional conduct for lawyers, and this code. I will report to the appropriate authority all violations which I observe of which I become aware.
- I will ensure that these principles guide my performance, behavior, and conduct at all times.



And who said lawyers are bad???