Scots lawyers using dating apps to cheat warned about professionalism

An anonymous article published by the society alleges that numerous lawyers are easily identifiable on websites where they are openly seeking affairs.

The piece, written by a solicitor under the pseudonym The Unloved Lawyer, features in the latest edition of The Journal.

“I am aware of several dating profiles of solicitors (with and without photos) wherein they state they are married and looking for discreet fun,” the columnist reveals. “That may be fine, but noting your occupation and having photos available heavily increases your chances of being identified for such an ethically questionable intention.

“What if a client sees that? How you conduct yourself on such apps could potentially affect your reputation as a solicitor and that is the harsh reality.”

The article notes that whilst seeking attention on social media can bolster legal careers, it also has the potential to shatter them.

“You can have a desire to find love or find a hook-up or anything in between,” it mentions. “However, you should realise that it will probably be seen by people around you, first and foremost, as a solicitor and — like it or not — that night you ended up face-down in the street, or your former Tinder profile that mentioned your kinks, will be remembered in that light.”

“Does this mean you have to act to fit in with the ‘boring lawyer’ persona? No, it just means you should think about ring-fencing your wild antics.”

It adds: “If you’re going to get blackout drunk, save it for that house party with your close friends; and if you’re going to rant online about something political, draft it, leave it, revisit it, revise it and at least take out the expletives. [Behave] as if Big Brother is always watching.”