Kuwait Lawyers Association Warns Against TikTok Live Streams for Self-Promotion

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 11: The Kuwait Lawyers Association has stressed the need for male and female lawyers to strictly adhere to professional conduct rules and the legal profession’s code of honour, particularly when using traditional media and social media platforms.

The association said lawyers must preserve the standing, dignity and prestige of the legal profession in their public appearances and online activities.

In particular, it called on lawyers to refrain from using live broadcasts on TikTok for exhibition, promotional purposes or attracting clients in ways that conflict with professional regulations and ethical standards.

At the same time, the association emphasized the importance of providing meaningful legal awareness and educational content, provided it is presented in a manner befitting the message and dignity of the legal profession.

The Kuwait Lawyers Association said it would continue monitoring violations and would take legal and disciplinary action against anyone proven to have breached professional rules, without favouritism or exceptions.

The measures, it said, are aimed at protecting the dignity and reputation of the legal profession and maintaining public confidence in lawyers.