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Legal Ethics and Conduct Guide

The document outlines the codes of conduct for lawyers in the Philippines based on the Lawyer's Oath, Rules of Court, and Code of Professional Responsibility. The three codes share broad themes of upholding the law and constitution, acting with integrity, fairness, and honesty, prioritizing the client, and efficiently administering justice. Specific obligations include allegiance to the republic, observing due process, maintaining attorney-client privilege, charging reasonable fees, and developing the legal system.

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Legal Ethics and Conduct Guide

The document outlines the codes of conduct for lawyers in the Philippines based on the Lawyer's Oath, Rules of Court, and Code of Professional Responsibility. The three codes share broad themes of upholding the law and constitution, acting with integrity, fairness, and honesty, prioritizing the client, and efficiently administering justice. Specific obligations include allegiance to the republic, observing due process, maintaining attorney-client privilege, charging reasonable fees, and developing the legal system.

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PEALOSA, CHRISTINE ANNE

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Legal Profession

A mind map that illustrates the broad themes/values that unify the three codes of conducts of lawyers is one
that seems to wholly overlap with each other, with a few minor outliers. The three codes are similar with respect to
how lawyers must conduct themselves in all their dealings in the profession.

LAWYERS OATH

Rule 138, Sec. 20


Rules of Court

Allegiance to the Republic/law of the land


Support/Uphold the Constitution
Obey the law
Observe due process of the law
Be fair, just and hones in all dealings
Attorney-client privilege
Speedy disposition/administration of
justice
Justice without favor
Act with integrity and dignity
Setting aside personal biases
Abstain/withdraw for good cause

Charge only fair and


Code of Professional
reasonable fees
Responsibility
Participate in
development of legal
system
Loyalty to client

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