Multiple Choice

1. Lee became a lawyer in 1988 under a claim that he is a Filipino like his parents. Efren
sought Lees disbarment on the ground that he really is a Chinese. To prove he is a
Filipino, Lee cited an Albay regional trial courts final judgment in an action to recover
real property which mentioned his citizenship as Filipino. This final judgment resulted in
the correction of his birth records in a separate special proceeding to show he is a
Filipino, not Chinese as there stated. Is Lees claim to Filipino citizenship valid?
a. No, since the mention of his citizenship in the land case was just incidental.
b. No, since those rulings were not appealed to the Supreme Court.
c. Yes, because the rulings in his favor have become final and executory.
d. Yes, since his parents are Filipinos based on what he said in his bar exam petition.
2. After hearing in a sensational criminal case, counsel for the accused told television
viewers how the judge unfairly ruled to stop his witness from testifying fully about
certain aspects of the case that would help the accused. Counsel said that the public
should know the injustice to which his client was being subjected. Can counsel be
disciplined for his utterances?
a. Yes, because rather than defend the judicial system as was his duty, he attacked it.
b. No, since counsel did not use obscene language.
c. No, so long as counsel did not knowingly make false statements or act in reckless
disregard of truth.
d. Yes, even if the judge may have actually made unfair rulings in the course of trial.
3. He is a practicing lawyer appointed by a court to render professional aid free of charge to
a party who is destitute and unable to employ an attorney or who may need the services
of an attorney to secure the ends of justice and to protect his rights
a.
b.
c.
d.

Pro Bono Lawyer

Public Attorney
Counsel de Officio
Counsel de Parte

4. An agent whose authority is strictly limited by the instrument appointing him. His
authority is provided in a special power of attorney or general power of attorney or letter
of attorney.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Attorney in fact
Attorney-at-law
Counsel
Counsel de Officio

5. The following are the initial requirements for admission to the bar except:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Citizen of the Philippines

Resident of the Philippines for 2 years
Take the lawyers oath
Must have complied with the academic requirement

6. Only those who are licensed to practice law can appear and handle cases in court except:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Law Student Practice

Non-lawyers in Court
Non-lawyers in Administrative Tribunal
Pro se

7. Lawyer authorized to represent the government

a.
b.
c.
d.

Attorney-at-law
Attorney in fact
Solicitor General
Council de Officio

8. Which of the following public officials cannot engage in the private practice of law in the
Philippines
a.
b.
c.
d.

Judges and other officials as employees of the Supreme Court.

Officials and employees of the OSG.
President, Vice-President, members of the cabinet, their deputies and assistants.
All of the above

9. Appears in court not to represent any particular party but only to assist the court
a.
b.
c.
d.

Pro se
Counsel de Officio
Amicus Curiae
Counsel de parte

10. Atty. X, a Clerk of Court, appeared as counsel for and in behalf of his cousin in a
criminal case for falsification of public documents before the METC of Quezon City. The
appearance of Atty. X in said case was without the previous permission of the Court. Did
Atty. X violate the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and
Employees by engaging in private practice?
a. Yes. Private practice of a profession, which is prohibited, does not pertain to an
isolated court appearance
b. Yes. But Atty. X failed to obtain a prior permission from the Supreme Court
c. No. Private practice it is the work of a professional practitioner such as Doctors only.
d. No. Because it is professionally reprehensible for a lawyer to be unavailable to a
person in need.
TRUE OR FALSE
11. Only those who are licensed to practice law can appear and handle cases in court. F
12. Bar refers to the whole body of attorneys and counselors, collectively, the members of the
legal profession. -T
13. The practice of law is a privilege granted only to those who pass the strict, intellectual
and moral qualifications required of lawyers who are instruments in the effective and
efficient administration of justice. - T
14. The legislature, in the exercise of police power may enact laws regulating the practice of
law to protect the public and promote public welfare. -T
15. The Solicitor General is the only lawyer authorized to represent the government. F
ENUMERATION
16. Enumerate public officials who are restricted from engaging in the practice of law in the
Philippines. (4)
17. Enumerate 6 initial requirements for admission to the bar