1. Assume that you are lawyers in a law firm, what will be your policies in accepting clients and why?
POLICY CANON / RULE (CODE OF SAMPLE SCENARIO
PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY) *pls
indicate the whole rule or
canon, not just the number*
1. Privacy and sensitivity CANON 21 - A LAWYER SHALL
to the personal PRESERVE THE CONFIDENCE
information of the AND SECRETS OF HIS CLIENT
clients. EVEN AFTER THE ATTORNEY-
CLIENT RELATION IS
TERMINATED.
Rule 21.01 - A lawyer shall not
reveal the confidences or
secrets of his client except;
(a) When authorized by the
client after acquainting him of
the consequences of the
disclosure;
(b) When required by law;
(c) When necessary to collect
his fees or to defend himself,
(Just use characters
A,B,C)
A is the counsel of B in a
rape case. C best friend
of B, a work mate of A
wanted to know the
details if A was being
raped or had consented
to the sexual activity.
B should not disclose the
details of the complaint
of A to C, even if they are
best friends, to protect A
from any harassment in
the workplace or to
protect her identity.
WHY ?
(Every policy or criteria has pros and cons, the reason why I
would like us to present this as well to give a more realistic
perspective on our report and not just reflect the idealistic
answers.)
PROS CONS REMARKS
(What are the (What are the (Other points you wish
positive impacts of negative impacts to share but cannot be
this policy to the of this policy to the classified as pro or con)
client/ to the firm) client/ to the firm)
It assures the clients CANON 17 - A LAWYER
the confidentiality of OWES FIDELITY TO THE
the nature of their CAUSE OF HIS CLIENT
complaints. AND HE SHALL BE
Develops the trust MINDFUL OF THE TRUST
and confidence of AND CONFIDENCE
the client to his/her REPOSED IN HIM.
counsel.
 his employees or associates or
by judicial action.

2. Expertise in handling CANON 18 - A LAWYER SHALL
cases. SERVE HIS CLIENT WITH
COMPETENCE AND
DILIGENCE.
Rules 18.01 - A lawyer shall not
undertake a legal service
which he knows or should
know that he is not qualified to
render. However, he may
render such service if, with the
consent of his client, he can
obtain as collaborating
counsel a lawyer who is
competent on the matter.
A seeks advice to B for It saves time, effort
a land dispute in which and cost.
B had ample
Proper handling of
knowledge regarding
cases is attributive
such cases.
to obtain justice.
B should refrain from
It may gauge
handling such cases;
whether a case is
instead refer it to most
within your skills
competent lawyers
and experience
who are
level.
knowledgeable
enough.

Rule 18.02 - A lawyer shall not

handle any legal matter
without adequate
preparation.

Rule 18.03 - A lawyer shall not

neglect a legal matter
entrusted to him, and his
negligence in connection
therewith shall render him
liable.

Rule 18.04 - A lawyer shall

keep the client informed of
 the status of his case and shall
respond within a reasonable
time to the client's request for
information.

2. How will you bill your clients? What will be the factor that you will consider in billing your clients and why?

CRITERIA/FACTOR IN BILLING SUPPORTING LAW OR WHY THE NEED TO PROS CONS

CLIENTS CANON CONSIDER THIS FACTOR?

1. Provide you with the details
of any costs involved by
way of either quotation or
estimate and provide
regular updated on the
costs incurred or in
circumstances where the
costs are likely to increase
from the original amount
advised.
CANON 20 - A LAWYER That is to protect interests Protection for the lawyers
SHALL CHARGE ONLY FAIR of both parties. that they will be
AND REASONABLE FEES. compensated on the
services they rendered
Rule 20.01 - A lawyer shall be
and protection for the
guided by the following
clients not to be taken
factors in determining his
fees: advantage against
unreasonable fees.
(a) the time spent and the
extent of the service
rendered or required;

(b) the novelty and difficulty

of the questions involved;

(c) The importance of the

subject matter;
(d) The skill demanded;

(e) The probability of losing

other employment as a
result of acceptance of the
proffered case;

(f) The customary charges

for similar services and the
schedule of fees of the IBP
chapter to which he
belongs;

(g) The amount involved in

the controversy and the
benefits resulting to the
client from the service;

(h) The contingency or

certainty of compensation;

(i) The character of the

employment, whether
occasional or established;
and

(j) The professional standing

of the lawyer.

Rule 20.02 - A lawyer shall, in

case of referral, with the
consent of the client, be
entitled to a division of fees
in proportion to the work
performed and responsibility
assumed.

Rule 20.03 - A lawyer shall

not, without the full
knowledge and consent of
the client, accept any fee,
reward, costs, commission,
interest, rebate or
forwarding allowance or
other compensation
whatsoever related to his
professional employment
from anyone other than the
client.

Rule 20.04 - A lawyer shall

avoid controversies with
clients concerning his
compensation and shall
resort to judicial action only
to prevent imposition,
injustice or fraud.