Topics to Study in Legal Profession by Prof. Phil Carcen I. Introduction A. Definition of Terms 1. Lawyer/Attorney 2. Practice of Law 3.

Legal Ethics 4. Counsel de Officio 5. Counsel de Parte 6. Of Counsel 7. Attorney-in-fact 8. Attorney of record 9. Amicus Curiae 10. Bench 11. Bar B. Power to Regulate Practice of Law C. Nature of Office of Attorney D. Privileges of Attorney E. Duties of Office F. Practice of Law - A Profession G. When is appearance of counsel not obligatory II. Admission to Practice A. Judicial Control B. What constitutes Practice of Law C. Who May Practice Law D. Qualifications for Admission - Rule 138, Sec. 2 E. Procedure for Admission - Rule 138, B,M. No. 1161 F. The Integrated Bar of the Philippines III. Duties of Legal Profession A. The Four-Fold Duties 1. Lawyer's Duties to Society 2. Lawyer's Duties to the Legal Profession 3. Lawyer'S Duties to the Courts 4. Lawyer'S Duties to his Clients B. The Code of Professional Responsibility C. The Lawyer's Oath

IV. Fundamental Legal Research Skill needed A. Systematic Approach to Legal Research 1. Identity and Analyze the Significant Facts The TARP Rule 2. Formulate the Legal Issues to be Researched 3. Research the Issues Presented 4. Update B. Case Briefing and Synthesizing of Cases 1. Facts 2. Issues 3. Ruling 4. Sources of Law V. Legal Counseling A. Conducting an Interview B. Determining the Basic Issues C. Presenting the Possible Remedies and Legal Advice D. Role Playing Suggested References - Legal and Judicial Ethics by Ruben E. Agpalo - Renato L. Cayetano vs. Christian Monsod. C.R. No. 100113. September 3. 1991 - Office of the Court Administrator vs. Ladaga, A.M . No. P99-1287, January 26,2001 - Art. VIII, Sec. 5(5), 1987 Constitution Suggested Cases In re Cunanan, Resolution, March 18, 1954 In re Almacen, G.R. No. L-27654, February 18, 1970 Rule 138, Revised Rules of Court Re: 1999 Bar Examinations, B.M. No. 879 & 986, December 10, 2002