Laws & Jurisprudence
LAW STUDENT PRACTICE RULE
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A
law student who has successfully completed 3rd year of the regular four-year
prescribed law curriculum and is enrolled in a recognized law school's clinical
legal education program approved by the Supreme Court, may appear without
compensation in any civil, criminal or administrative case before any trial
court, tribunal, board or officer, to represent indigent clients accepted by
the legal clinic of the law school (Sec. 1, Rule 138-A).
The
appearance of the law student authorized by this rule, shall be under the
direct supervision and control of a member of the Integrated Bar of the
Philippines duly accredited by the law school. Any and all pleadings, motions,
briefs, memoranda or other papers to be filed, must be signed by the supervising
attorney for and in behalf of the legal clinic. (Sec. 2, Rule 138-A)
The
law student shall be governed by the rules on privileged communication and
shall comply with the standards of professional conduct governing lawyers. The
supervising lawyer may be disciplined for his failure to provide adequate
supervision. (Sec. 3 & 4, Rule 138-A; Circular No.19, dated December 19, 1986)
DISCLAIMER: The author is not lawyer nor an authority on this topic. It is a product of humble research and study of law. The information provided is not a legal advice and it should not be used as a substitute for a competent legal advice from a licensed lawyer.
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