BLJE INTRO Flashcards
Four Fold Duties of the CPR
- To society
- To legal profession
- To the Courts
- To his or her client
Landmark case which defined the practice of law
Cayetano v. Monsod
Three principal types of legal activities:
- Legal advice and instructions
- Preparation of legal documents
- Appearance for clients before public tribunals
Four Criteria Determining the Practice of Law
- Habituality
- Compensation
- Application of law, legal principle, practice, and procedure
- Attorney-client privilege
Define habituality
repetitive, one or all of the activities
Define compensation
Implies that you must present yourself to the public and open to getting paid
Define attorney-client relationship
When someone asks for your legal advice
Give me a case summary of Ulep v. the Legal Clinic, Inc.
There was a polyclinic-esque law firm. You first get in touch with paralegals and then you get referred an attorney. It was held that the paralegals were in the unauthorized practice of law.
Give me a case summary of Feliciano v. Bautista-Lozada
A suspended lawyer was performing acts which are characteristic of the legal profession or rendering any kind of service which requires the use in any degree of legal knowledge or skill
Give me a case summary of Bongalonta v. Castillo
He used the same IBP numbers. Whether or not the respondents will be liable for using the same IBP number. The court held that the practice of law is a right but a privilege
In regarding Argosino
The practice of law is not a natural, absolute or constitutional right to be granted to everyone who demands it. A high personal privilege limited to citizens of good moral character, with special educationally qualifications, duly ascertain and certified
What was the ruling in Zamora v. Gallanosa
Lawyers should not advertise their talents as merchants advertise their wares. Dignified manner when you advertise
Who are the people entitled to practice law?
Section 1 Rule 138 of the Rule of Court: Any person who has been duly licensed as a member of the bar in accordance with statutory requirements with good and regular standing
How does one satisfy the condition of “admission to the Bar”
- Educational: must be a Filipino citizen of 21 years old. Resident of the PH and regularly study law for 4 years. Completed all prescribed courses. Undergraduate and high school graduate.
- Moral: Certificate of Good moral character, no charge with a crime, no pending case, etc.
- Passing the bar.
- Taking the Lawyer’s Oath before the Supreme Court.
- Signing in the Roll of Attorneys and receiving a certificate of license to practice.
May bar applications who graduated law from foreign jurisdictions take the Bar Examinations in the PH?
Yes, as per Bar matter 1153, which amended Sections 5 and 6 of the Rule of Court. Provided three requites:
1. Completion of all courses for JD
2/ Recognition of the law school by proper authority
3. Must complete all fourth year subjects duly recognized by the PH government