From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 024 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Editorial
Summary: This editorial explores a lawyer’s paradoxical role as both protector and violator of the law. It delves into the ethical dilemmas and the loss of moral compass in the legal profession.
The Lawyer Who Broke the Law
(Original Title: 知法犯法的律師)
The lawyer, once a guardian of rights and justice, found himself entangled in a web of contradictions. His duty was to uphold the law, yet he inadvertently became its transgressor. Seduced by ambition and blinded by complacency, he failed to foresee the consequences of his actions. This story serves as both a cautionary tale and a reflection on the ethical challenges within the legal sphere.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent