LEGAL COUNSELING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Course Description: an introduction to the art and technique of legal counseling as well as
consideration of the responsibilities of the lawyer as counselor. (2 units)

Reference Books: Legal Counseling for Practicing Lawyers, Judge Recaredo P. Barte (ret.),
2015 ed.

WEEKLY CLASS GUIDE

Week
Discussion re syllabus, course requirements, and class policies
• Leveling of expectations
Assigning of Reporting Groups and Interview Groups
2 Lawyer’s Oath
Group 1 Report:
• Chapter 1 - Introduction
• Cayetano v Monsod
Group 2 Report
• Chapter 2 - Lawyer in Maiden Practice
• Chapter 3- Workload of a Lawyer
3 Group 3 Report
• Chapter 4 - Clinical Lawyering and Counseling
Interview of a Client – A.15. Suggested effective theories in criminal cases
• A.M. No. 17-03-09-SC (Rule on Community Legal Aid Service)
Note: end of Midterm Exams coverage
Group 4 Report
• Chapter 4 - Clinical Lawyering and Counseling
A.16 Investigation during the pendency of an action – A.18 When to prepare a
demand letter
Group 5 Report
• Chapter 4- Clinical Lawyering and Counseling
1. Fear of Litigation – J. Criterion in determining whether subject is capable of
pecuniary estimation
4 Group 6 Report
• Chapter 5 - Grassroots Practice Court
Groups 1 and 2 Interview Report
Group 7 Report
• Chapter 6 -Hierarchy in Philippine Courts
Groups 3 and 4 Interview Report