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    LEGAL

    ETHICS
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     It is the branch of moral science which treats of the duties


    which an attorney owes to the court, to his client, to his colleagues
    in the profession and to the public as embodied in the constitution,
    rules of court, code of professional responsibility, canons of
    professional ethics, moral law and special laws. (Malcolm, Legal
    and Judicial Ethics as cited in Agpalo 2009, p. 2).
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    IT REFERS TO THE MORAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES


    THAT GUIDE THE CONDUCT OF LAWYERS
    IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. IT'S ALL ABOUT
    MAINTAINING INTEGRITY,FAIRNESS AND
    PROFESSIONALISM IN THE LEGAL FIELD.
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    ETHICAL ISSUES
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    1.
    CONFIDENTIALITY
    Lawyers have duty to keep client
    information confidential. Sharing
    confidential information without consent
    can breach this duty and undermine trust.

    A lawyer revealing sensitive details


    about client's case to the media
    without permission .
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    2. HONESTY &
    TRUTHFULNESS
    Lawyers are expected to be honest
    and truthful in their interactions with clients ,
    the court, and other parties involved in the
    legal proceedings .

    A lawyer knowingly presenting false evidence


    or misleading the court during trials.
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    3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

    Lawyers must avoid situations where


    their personal interest conflict with
    their duty to act in the best interest
    of their clients .

    A lawyer representing both parties


    in a divorce case,where their loyalty
    and impartiality may be compromised.
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    4. Professional Competence

    Lawyers should possess the necessary


    knowledge and skills to provide
    competent representation to
    their clients.

    A lawyer taking a complex immigration


    case without having sufficient expertise
    in immigration law.
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    5. Unauthorized Practice of Law


    Only licensed attorneys are allowed
    provide legal advise and represents clients ts An individual without a law license
    in legal matters. claiming to be a lawyer and offering
    legal services.
    6. Zealous Advocacy

    While lawyers have a duty to vigorously


    represent their clients, they must do
    so within the boundaries of the law and ethical guidelines.

    A lawyer making unfounded


    personal attacks on opposing counsel
    during a trial, rather than focusing
    on the facts and legal arguments .
    7. Billing and Fee Arrangements

    Lawyers should be transparent


    about their fees and charges, ensuring
    that they are reasonable and accurately
    reflect the services provided.

    A lawyer overcharging the


    client
    or billing of services not
    actually rendered.
    IMPORTANCE OF LEGAL ETHICS

    It is a required bar subject in order to emphasize its importance in ensuring


    the continued existence of the law profession .

    The highest moral and ethical standards should be maintained so that the people will
    continue to maintain their reposed trust in lawyers and the role they play
    in the administration of justice.

    Consequently, the continued existence of legal profession is insured.


    If lawyers are bound by a set of rules, the primary purpose of which is
    to ensure that lawyers are trustworthy people , then society will
    maintain its trust and confidence in the justice system
    and legal profession.

    If the will not trust lawyers anymore, then the legal profession will die a
    natural death. Nobody will go to lawyers anymore and perhaps will just
    take the law into their own hands.
    THANK
    YOU!!!

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