THE RELATIONS

BETWEEN JUDGES
AND LAWYERS IN
AN ORGANIZATION
(PROBLEM AREAS IN LEGAL ETHICS)

SUBMITTED TO: JUDGE RACQUEL AGLAUA

SUBMITTED BY: JOHN REINER G. MANADAO

JANINE KAE URSULUM

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 TABLE OF CONTEXT

I. INTRODUCTION …………………………………………….. 3

II. RATIONALE …………………………………………………. 4

III. METHODOLOGY ……………………………………………. 4

IV. BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS …………………………... 5

V. RELATED LITERATURE …………………………………… 6

VI. DISCUSSIONS ……………………………………………….. 7

VII. CONCLUSIONS ……………………………………………… 8

VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS ………………………………………9

DOCUMENTATIONS ………………………………………. 10

LEARNINGS AND INSIGHTS ………………………………13

EVALUATIONS …………………………………………….. 15

REFERENCES ………………………………………………. 17

APPENDIXES ………………………………………………. 18

EXHIBIT “1”

EXHIBIT “2”

EXHIBIT “3”

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 I. INTRODUCTION:

When judges and lawyers belong to a single organization or association, we

usually focus on the matters of ethical and legal professionalism towards
each other in court and how may affect their conduct as judiciary and as
litigants. We consider how they relate to each other, their behaviour in court,
and similar topics.

We also consider what are the issues that may derive from interacting and
ethical questions that arise at various of these interactions, particularly in the
participation in the events or activities of the same organization or
association between advocate and adjudicator.

Indeed, the code of judicial conduct does not prohibit judges to ordinarily
belong to a single organization or association with lawyers. In fact, when a
person running for a judge or judicial appointment would have thought it is
obligatory to belong to the local, state or national organization or
association. However, there may have some conflicts with their ethical
obligations.

Commentary to Canon 5 of the Code of Judicial Conduct states that “A

judge should regulate extra-judicial activities to minimize the risk of conflict
with judicial duties including ad vocational, civic and charitable activities.
However, pursuant to Rule 5.01 of the Code of Judicial conduct which states
that “A judge may engage in the following activities provided that they do
not interfere with the performance of judicial duties or detract from the
dignity of the court:

(a) write, teach and speak on non-legal subjects;

(b) engage in the arts, sports, and other special recreational activities;

(c) participate in civic and charitable activities;

(d) serve as an officer, director, trustee, or non-legal advisor of a non-profit

or non-political educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic
organization.

Lawyers may also engage in extrajudicial activities or participate with

judges in one organization or association including law-related pursuits and
civic, educational, religious, charitable, financial, fiduciary, social, and
governmental activities. In fact, under Canon 4 of the Code of Professional
Responsibility states “A lawyer shall participate in the development of the
legal system by initiating or supporting efforts in law reform and in the
improvement of the administration of justice”.

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This research discusses whether it is valid for a judges and lawyers belong or
participates in a single organization or association. This covers the ethical
and legal limitations on a judge and lawyer in a general bar organization or
association function.

II. RATIONALE:

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 III. METHODOLOGY:

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 IV. BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS:

Expenses Amount
Transportation P300.00
Food 200.00
Gifts 500.00
others 300.00
TOTAL P 1,300.00

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 V. RELATED LITERATURES:

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 VI. DISCUSSIONS:

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 VII. CONCLUSIONS:

VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS:

DOCUMENTATIONS:

LEARNINGS AND INSIGHTS: (John Reiner Manadao)

EVALUATIONS: (John Reiner Manadao)

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REFERENCES:

APPENDIXES

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