8/13/2019 First Meeting Syllabus for LEGAL ETHICS

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SYLLABUS BASIC LEGAL ETHICS 

(Basic Text: Agpalo, Ruben, Legal and Judicial Ethics (latest ed.) First meeting assignment I. Introduction 

  Preliminary considerations   Important Terms (legal ethics, member of the bar, Shari'a Bar, counsel de parte,

counsel de oficio, attorney of record, of counsel, amicus curiae, bar, bench.    Power to regulate practice of law 

--Practice of law as a privilege impressed with public interest.  --the legislature's role --the judiciary's role 

  Nature of Office of Attorney   Privileges of Attorney   Duties of an attorney   Public and Private Duties of an Attorney   Practice of law as a Profession   The need to be represented by counsel. (In what proceedings is one required to be

represented by counsel?)   Consequences of denial of right to counsel   When is appearance by counsel not obligatory?   Canons of Professional Responsibility 

Reference: Agpalo, Ruben, Legal and Judicial Ethics (latest edition) 

II. Admission to Practice of Law A. Admission to practice as a judicial function. 

  Legislature power to repeal, alter, or supplement   Executive Power in Relation to Practice of law   Prescribing Standards for Law Schools   The Board of Legal Education 

B. Practice of law – Definition   Characteristics   Representation before the Court   Representation before other agencies   Activity outside of court   Persons entitled to practice law   Right and Privilege to practice law   Practice without examination   Practice without admission 

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  Right of Party to represent himself    Practice by corporation   Persons authorized to represent the government   Disability of public officials to practice law   Liability for unauthorized practice of law   Remedies against unauthorized practice of law. 

C. Qualifications for Admission   General considerations   Citizenship and Residence   Educational Qualifications   Good Moral Character   Bar Examination 

D. Procedure for Admission   Bar Examination Committee   Application and Supporting Documents   Disclosure of involvement in any criminal case   Burden of proof to show qualifications   Written Examination   Restrictions to insure integrity in examination   Correction and revaluation of grades   Administration of oath   Issuance of certificate   Payment of IBP dues and percentage tax 

E. Cases – In re: Cunanan 94 Phil. 534 (1954) In the Matter of the Integration of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines ( January 9,1973) Cayetano v. Monsod, G.R. 100113, September 3, 1991;  Ulep v. The Legal Clinic, Bar Matter No. 553, June 17, 1993.