Leg Prof- Outline

FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY Institute of Law

LEGAL PROFESSION

First Semester, SY 2015-2016 Prof. Roentgen F. Bronce

I.

Introductory Readings J. Coquia, LEGAL PROFESSION (2003), p. 7-36 E. Villareal, LEGAL PROFESSION (2002), p. 1-20

II.

Supervision and Control Sec. 5(5), Art. VIII, 1987 Constitution Sec. 14 (2), Art. XII, 1987 Constitution In Re Cunanan, 94 Phil. 534 (1954)

III.

Legal Education A. Pre-Law Rule 138 (6), Rules of Court

B. Law Proper Rule 138 (5), Rule 138-A Circular No. 19, December 19, 1986 RA 7662 P. Agabin, Teaching Law as a Social Science, in Coquia, p. 37-54 J. Bernas, Preparatory Bachelor of Arts and the Professional Legal Training, in Coquia, p. 95-118

IV.

Admission to the Practice of Law A. Requirements 1. Citizenship Rule 138 (2)

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Re: Application For Admission To The Philippine Bar vs. Vicente D. Ching, Bar Matter (B.M.) No. 914 (1999) RA 9255 (2003) In Re: Petition Re-Acquire the Privilege to Practice Law in the Philippines, B.M. 2112 (2012) 2. Good Moral Character/Moral Turpitude In Re Arthur Cuevas B.M. 810 (1998) Barrios vs. Martinez, A.C. No. 4585 (2004) Teves vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 180363 (2009). Read only the Concurring Opinion of J. Brion 3. Legal Education Rule 138 (5) - (6), Rules of Court BM 1193 4. Bar Examinations Rule 138 (2), (5)-(16) B.M. No. 1161/B.M. No. 2502 B.M. No. 1222 (September 23, 2003) Re: 2003 Bar Examinations, B.M. No. 1222 (2009) Villareal, p. 54-61 5. Lawyer’s Oath Rule 138 (17)-(18) Form 28, Rules of Court 6. Signing of the Roll Rule 138 (19)

B. Non-Lawyers Section 415, Local Government Code Art. 222, Labor Code Act 2259 (9)

Rule 116 (7), 138 (33)-(34) Sec. 17, Rules of Procedure for Small Claims Cases DARAB Rules

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V.

The Practice of Law Villareal, p. 21-31 Cayetano vs. Monsod, 201 SCRA 210 (1991). Read also the Dissenting

Opinions.

A.

Duties and Privileges of a Lawyer Rule 138 (20), (31) Canons of Professional Responsibility Art. 152, Revised Penal Code, as amended by BP 873 B.M. No. 2012 (2009) Abay vs. Montesino, 462 Phil. 496 (2003) In Re: Disbarment Proceedings against Atty. Diosdado Q. Gutierrez, A.M. No. L363 (1962) Ledesma vs. Climaco, 57 SCRA 473 (1974) Zaldivar vs. Gonzales, G.R. No. 79690-707 (1989) Ulep vs. Legal Clinic, 223 SCRA 378 (1993) Tapucar vs. Tapucar, A.C. No. 4148 (1998) In Re 1989 Election of the IBP, 178 SCRA 398 (1989) Pimentel vs. Llorente, 339 SCRA 154 (2000) Uy vs. Tansinsin, A.C. No. 8582 (2009) Villareal, p. 65-100 Coquia, 263-274

B. The Integrated Bar of the Philippines Rule 139-A RA 6397 Villareal, 100-108 In the Matter of the IBP, 49 SCRA 22 (1973) Art. VIII (8)(1), 1987 Constitution

C. Mandatory Continuing Legal Education B.M. 850 (2001) B.M. 1922 (2008)

D. Prohibitions and Restrictions on Public Officials Art. VI (14), 1987 Constitution Art. VII (13)(1st pa.) 1987 Constitution Art. IX (A)(2), 1987 Constitution Art. XI (8)(2nd pa.), 1987 Constitution Sec. 90, Local Government Code Sec. 7(b)(2), RA 6713 3

Sec. 1, RA 910 Rule 138 (35) Abella vs. Cruzabra, A.C. No. 5688 (2009) People vs. Villanueva,14 SCRA 109 (1965)

E. Notarial Practice Rules on Notarial Practice, A.M. No. 02-8-13 (2004) Lee vs. Tambago, 544 SCRA 393 (2008) Laguindamum vs. Quintana, A.C. No. 7036 (2009)

F. Disciplinary Proceedings Art. VIII (5), 1987 Constitution Rule 139-B B.M. 1755 (2007) Ducat, Jr. vs. Villalon,Jr. 337 SCRA 622 (2000) Maniago vs. De Dios, 617 SCRA 142 (2010) Macarrubo vs. Macarubbo, A.C. No. 6148 (2004) Macarrubo vs. Macarubbo, A.C. 6148 (2013)

G. Professional Development and Special Fields of Law S. Golub, Developmental Legal Services and the Philippine Legal Community, in Coquia, p. 341-349

VI.

Contemporary Issues on the Legal Profession Chief Justice A. Panganiban, E-Values for Lawyers, in Villareal, p. 155-

164 J. Chan-Gonzaga, Lawyering @ Century 21: Globalization, ICT and the Profession, in Villareal, p. 164-175 Sen. E. Angara, No Master but Law; No Guide but Conscience; No Aim but Justice, Speech before the 14th National Lawyer’s Convention (2013) Legal

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