PROBLEMS TO ENCOUNTER IN FUTURE

Lawyers are looked up highly by the society because they

know the laws of the land, talk about laws, and preach the laws.
Lawyers are expected to set as examples by observing and
upholding the laws. They are the advocates of justice.
However, as the saying goes no one is perfect, it is true to
all individuals who are of different professions. Lawyers are not
exempted. Even advocates of justice, there some who would do
unjust and disgraceful acts which taints the purity of the
profession. Aside from the canons and standards of law stated,
there still some unjust acts to come and be encountered by the
future lawyers. Here are some that I have anticipated:
A lawyer, with his legal expertise and knowledge, is being
sought by a big syndicate in order to avoid execution of the
law while they do their evil deeds freely.
A law professor (a lawyer himself) is being bribed by the
affluent parents of a law student to give a high passing mark
in the grades of the latter.
A judge of court demands from the lawyer or the client to
give him a certain amount of money or any valuable objects
so that he will give a decision favourable to the side of the
said lawyer or client.
A lawyer using his legal knowledge to the prejudice of others
or to take advantage of the others especially those who are
of low or no educational background.
These are just some of the anticipated obstacles to be
encountered by the future lawyers. If I am the lawyer, in those
first three instances, I would resist it because in common sense,
those are morally wrong. Even if I receive threats against me or
my family, there are ways in which I or my family could be
protected. I could ask from the authorities for protection or I could
seek help from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines on such
matters. As to the last instance, well, theres no reason for
lawyers to do it because, as advocates of justice, they should
promote justice and not injustice. Lawyers should live morally
upright not just because there are canons and standards which
are to be followed, but it is the right thing to do. Even ordinary
persons know it.