LAWYER'S

OATH Bar Examination

I, Aleric Mondano, do solemnly swear that I will *Passing Grade: A general average of 75% in all subjects
maintain allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines; I without falling below 50% in any subject.
will support and defend its Constitution and obey the
laws as well as the legal orders of the duly constituted *In determining the average, the subjects given the
authorities therein; I will do no falsehood nor consent following relative weights:
to its commission; I will not wittingly or willingly 1. Civil Law 15%
promote or sue any groundless, false or unlawful suit
nor give aid nor consent to the same; I will not delay 2. Labor and Social Legislation 10%
any man’s cause for money or malice and will conduct 3. Mercantile Law 15%
myself as a lawyer according to the best of my
knowledge and discretion with all good fidelity as well 4. Criminal Law 10%
to the court as to my clients; and I will impose upon
5. Political and International Law 15%
myself this obligation voluntarily, without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion. 6. Taxation 10%
Who may practice law (Sec. 1, Rule 138, Rules of 7. Remedial Law 20%
Court).
8. Legal Ethics and Practical Exercises 5%
Two basic statutory requirements:
Article 8, Section 5, Paragraph 5
1. Must have been admitted to the
The Supreme Court shall have the following powers:
bar.
Promulgate rules concerning the protection and
2. After admission, must remain in enforcement of constitutional rights, pleading, practice,
and procedure in all courts, the admission to the
good and regular standing (a
practice of law, the integrated bar, and legal assistance
continuing requirement). to the underprivileged. Such rules shall provide a
simplified and inexpensive procedure for the speedy
Requirements for admission to the Bar (C21- disposition of cases, shall be uniform for all courts of
GRENAPOS) the same grade, and shall not diminish, increase, or
1. a Citizen of the Philippines; modify substantive rights. Rules of procedure of special
courts and quasi-judicial bodies shall remain effective
2. At least 21 years of age; unless disapproved by the Supreme Court.
3. Of Good moral character; Rule 138-A Law Student Practice
4. a Resident of the Philippines; For Level 1 Certification (DRINGPA)
5. Must produce before the SC satisfactory (1) Interview prospective clients;
Evidence of good moral character; (2) Give legal advice to the client;
6. No charges against him, involving moral turpitude, (3) Negotiate for and on behalf of the client;
have been filed or are pending in any court in the
Philippines (Sec. 2, Rule 138,RRC) (4) Draft legal documents such as affidavits,
compromise agreements, contracts, demand letter,
7. Must have complied with the Academic position papers, and the like;
requirements;
Represent eligible parties before quasi-judicial or
8. Must Pass the bar examinations;
administrative bodies;
9. Take the lawyer’s Oath; and
(6) Provide public legal orientation; and
10. Sign the Roll of Attorneys.
(7) Assist in public interest advocacies for policy
formulation and implementation.
For Level 2 Certification (PADAC)
(1) Perform all activities under Level 1 Certification;
(2) Assist in the taking of Depositions and/or preparing
judicial affidavits of witnesses;
(3) Appear on behalf of the client at any stage of the
proceedings or trial, before any court, quasi-judicial or
administrative body;
(4) In Criminal cases, subject to the provisions o f
Section 5, Rule 110 of the Rules of Court, to appear on
behalf of a government agency in the prosecution of
criminal actions; and
(5) In Appealed cases, to prepare the pleadings required
in the case.