Legal Profession Syllabus Revised as of 8.19.2014.docx

 ATENEO  ATENEO LAW SCHOOL SCHOOL LEGAL PROFESSION 1-A  Maria Patricia Cervantes-Poco, J! Co"rse !escri#tion an$ O%&ectives Students Students survey the various various elements of the practice practice of law in the Philippines, Philippines, its basic ethical standards, its goals and role in society. The course ends with an integrative exploration of both the challenges and opportunities for the Philippine lega legall prof profes essi sion on in a chan changi ging ng and and more more glob global aliz ized ed wo worl rld. d. The The subj subjec ectt also also introduces the art and techniques of legal counseling as well as a consideration of  the responsibilities of the lawyer as counselor. counselor. Met'o$o(o)*  The course course wil willl employ employ recita recitatio tion n as a method method of instru instructi ction, on, to develo develop p the students power of analysis, analysis, reasoning, and facility facility of expression. The students will be as!ed to answer questions, based on assigned readings, to stimulate critical thin!ing and enhance their communication and argumentation s!ills. The students will also be assigned to observe court procedures and legal exercises to enhance the students appreciation of the assigned topics. Co"rse O"t(ine an$ Re+erences I

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