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    The document discusses the nature of the legal profession. It states that the practice of law is a profession, not a business, with the main goal being public service and justice, not profit. Three key aspects of a profession are mentioned: organization through bar associations, requiring extensive learning, and a spirit of public service aimed at benefiting mankind. The legal profession is both a privilege granted by the Supreme Court to those who meet standards, and a right to practice barring valid cause. Upholding good moral character is an ongoing qualification for lawyers. Standards of the legal profession include independence, representing clients zealously within legal bounds; accessibility, making services available to all; and education, communicating the law's aims to foster public

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    The document discusses the nature of the legal profession. It states that the practice of law is a profession, not a business, with the main goal being public service and justice, not profit. Three key aspects of a profession are mentioned: organization through bar associations, requiring extensive learning, and a spirit of public service aimed at benefiting mankind. The legal profession is both a privilege granted by the Supreme Court to those who meet standards, and a right to practice barring valid cause. Upholding good moral character is an ongoing qualification for lawyers. Standards of the legal profession include independence, representing clients zealously within legal bounds; accessibility, making services available to all; and education, communicating the law's aims to foster public

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    NATURE OF LEGAL PROFESSION

    Practice of law is a profession


    Profession- refers to a group of men pursuing a learned art as a common calling in the spirit of public service
    The main goal should be the spirit of public service and the administration of justice
    Gaining profit is merely incidental it is not a mere moneymaking trade
    It differs from a trade or business because the primary purpose of the latter is economic gain or profit

    NOTE: The fact that it undergoes a licensure exam is a clue that it is a profession.
    Three Ideas involved in a profession
    1. Organization- lawyers organize themselves as a profession thru the bar associations
    One of the reasons why they are organizing a bar association is for mutual protection and benefit

    2., Learning- professions are learned not only from the nature of the art but historically have a cultural, and ideal side which furthers the
    exercise of that art
    They must be learned men

    3. Spirit of public service- every profession aims at the exercise of powers beneficial to mankind
    Legal profession is a privilege and a right
    Privilege
    Granted only by the Supreme Court to those deserving individuals
    It is accorded only to those who measure up to the exacting standards of mental and moral fitness
    Continued possession of good moral character

    Right
    A lawyer cannot be prevented from practicing law except upon valid cause and only after affording
    him due process
    He has the right to protest in anything which he thinks is prejudicial to the administration of
    justice

    Good Moral Character


    Is a condition which precedes to the Bar and is not dispensed with upon admission
    It is a continuing qualification which all lawyers must possess

    “Lawyers are not hired guns”


    They are not hired guns to do their client’s bidding
    Standards of legal profession (Justice Vicente Mendoza)
    1. Independence- lawyers are professionals who must conduct themselves in a professional way
    A lawyer must represent his client with zeal within the bounds of the law
    Must be immersed with their clients cases but not drown themselves into their client’s causes

    2. Accessibility
    Legal services must be available to all

    They should be able to aid the public in the selection of a competent lawyer as part of its duty to make its services available
    Legal services are needed not only by indigent persons but even by those who are able to pay their way but do not know whom to
    engage as counsel

    NOTE: Just as there is a need for preventive medicine, there is also a need for preventive legal counseling so that parties will be saved
    from the trouble, expense and anxiety of litigation
    3. Learning
    The bar must be able to communicate to the public its aims and purposes
    It must be able to explain to lay people the laws and regulations in clear, simple and understandable language so that public respect
    for the law will be fostered

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