THE MISSION OF SCAJ IS TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL; TO SEEK JUSTICE THROUGH OPEN AND FAIR COURTROOMS; TO RESIST UNJUST LAWS; TO SUPPORT POLICIES THAT HOLD WRONGDOERS ACCOUNTABLE; TO STRENGTHEN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACTION; AND TO UPHOLD THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT AND INTEGRITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.