Category Archives: Legal Ethics

Rule 139-B, Rules of Court Section 1. How instituted. – Proceedings for disbarment, suspension or discipline of attorneys may be taken by the Supreme Court motu proprio, or by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) upon the verified complaint … Continue reading →

Rule 138-A, Rules of Court SECTION 1. Conditions for Student Practice. – A law student who has successfully completed 3rd year of the regular four-year prescribed law curriculum and is enrolled in a recognized law school’s clinical legal education program … Continue reading →

Rule 137, Rules of Court Sec. 1. Disqualification of judges. – No judge or judicial officer shall sit in any case in which he, or his wife or child, is pecuniarily interested as heir, legatee, creditor or otherwise, or in … Continue reading →

Rule 138, Rules of Court Section 1. Who may practice law. – Any person heretofore duly admitted as a member of the bar, or hereafter admitted as such in accordance with the provisions of this rule, and who is in … Continue reading →

PREAMBLE An honorable competent and independent judiciary exists to administer justice and thus promote the unity of the country, the stability of government, and the well-being of the people. CANON 1A JUDGE SHOULD UPHOLD THE INTEGRITY AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE … Continue reading →