Which statement best reflects Rule 13?

• A. A barrister may take another job that harms reputation if disclosed.
• B. A barrister may not have any other job under any circumstances.
• C. A barrister must not have another job that harms the barrister's reputation or ability to comply with duties.
• D. A barrister may work part-time in a related field.

Answer: (C)

Rule 13 protects the barrister’s independence and ability to perform duties by limiting external work that could cause harm. The correct statement captures this by saying a barrister must not have another job that harms the barrister’s reputation or ability to comply with duties. If outside employment wouldn’t cause harm and wouldn’t interfere with duties, it may be permissible, but any role that could damage reputation or impede performance is off-limits.

The other ideas don’t fit as well because they either imply an unconditional ban on any other work, or they suggest that harm can be cured by disclosure, or they’re too narrow (restricting to a related field) without addressing the core risk to independence and duty.