Practice of Law

Part 2-A
Practice without
admission
Rule 138, Sec. 34 Rule 116, Sec. 7
(Agpalo, 2020 ed.)
Agent or friend appointed by him - limited Person, resident in the province and of good
representation; MTC; "must not hold himself as repute for probity and ability, appointed by
habitually engaged" court - defend the accused

Limitations
non-adversary contentions; not habitually
rendered; and no attorney's fees
When non-lawyers may
practice law
A.M. No. 19-03-24-SC Art. 228, LC
• Limited practice of law; law student Attorney's fees - see PAFLU and Five J Taxi
practitioner
• Eligibility requirements
• Practice areas
• Unauthorized practice of law; sanctions NCIP Admin. Circular No.
• CLE courses as pre-requisite to take bar 1-03
exam