Legal Ethics branch of moral science which treats of the duties which an attorney

owes to the court, to his client, to his colleagues in the profession and to the public.
Practice of Law any activity in and out of court which requires the application of
law, legal procedure, knowledge, training and experience. It is to perform those acts
which are characteristics of the legal profession.
Requirements for admission to the Bar C21GRENAPOS
1. Citizen of the Philippines;
2. Atleast 21 years of age;
3. Of Good moral character;
4. Resident of the Philippines;
5. Must produce before the SC satisfactory evidence of good moral character;
6. No charges against him involving moral turpitude, have been filed or are pending
in any court in the Philippines;
7. Must have complied with the academic requirements;
8. Must pass the bar examinations;
9. Take the Lawyers Oath;
10. Sign the Roll of Attorneys.
Continuing requirements for the practice of law MIP MEJ
1. Remain a member of the Bar;
2. Regularly pay all IBP membership dues;
3. Regularly pay the Professional Tax Receipt (PTR);
4. Comply with the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE);
5. Faithfully observe the rules of Ethics of the legal profession;
6. Be continually subject to Judicial disciplinary control.
Moral turpitude includes everything which is done contrary to justice, honesty,
modesty or good morals.
Four fold duties of a lawyer
1. Public/Society He must not undertake any actions which violates his
responsibility to the society as a whole.
2. Bar/Legal Profession Observe candor, fairness, courtesy and truthfulness in his
conduct towards other lawyers.
3. Courts A lawyer must maintain towards the court a respectful attitude.
4. Clients The lawyer owes entire devotion to the interest of his client.
Ambulance chasing an act of chasing victims of accidents for the purpose of
talking to the said victims (or relatives) and offering his legal services for the filing
of a case against the person(s) who caused the accident.