Ma.L.A.S. ba maging Abogado?: An analysis on the legal merits of the prevailing objections against the rule on mandatory legal aid service (Bar Matter No. 2012)
Date of Publication
2009
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Legal Management
Subject Categories
Commercial Law
College
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
Department/Unit
Commercial Law
Thesis Adviser
Hilario S. Caraan
Defense Panel Chair
Jose V. Mejia
Defense Panel Member
Emmanuel O. Sales
Abstract/Summary
The Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid Service has caused controversy in the legal profession because of mixed sentiments. Some lawyers welcome the requirement of rendering free legal aid while others resent the Rule. Although the Rule has been approved, the Supreme Court, in subsequently deferring the implementation of the Rule, recognizes the objections raised by the lawyers who oppose it. This study makes an inquiry into these objections to determine their legal merits.
Out of all the objections raised, the researchers weeded out two prevailing issues against the Rule that would question its lawfulness. The first objection claims that the requirement is unreasonable and arbitrary. To assess this issue, the researchers will base the discussion on constitutional grounds. The second objection concerns the impairment on the fiduciary nature of the attorney-client contract. Addressing this issue, the researchers consider the legal ethical principles.
At the end of this study, the researchers would have weighed the established objections on its legal merits.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU19533
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
103 leaves
Recommended Citation
Esguerra, R. S., & Lagundino, M. A. (2009). Ma.L.A.S. ba maging Abogado?: An analysis on the legal merits of the prevailing objections against the rule on mandatory legal aid service (Bar Matter No. 2012). Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/17749