Ethics Final Reviewer

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UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS

COLLEGE OF LAW
BASIC LEGAL ETHICS
INSTRUCTION: This examination consists of 120 ITEMS and must be completed in

TWO HOURS. Read each question carefully before answering. Please write your name in
the space provided. USE THE ANSWER SHEET. STRICTLY NO ERASURES. GOOD LUCK!
Name: _________________________; Section: ____; Permit No.: ___________
1. All of the following are requisites for the admission to the bar, except;
a. A resident of the Philippines

b. Natural born Filipino Citizen
c. Must have completed an under grad course with all the requisite subjects
d. All are requisites for admission to the Bar
2. Which of the following may be considered as a practice of Law
a. Being a member of a negotiating panel in a loan agreement, a panel

adequately constituted to meet the various contingencies that arise during
negotiation
b. Being an operations officer for the World Bank
c. Both constitute practice of law
d. None of the above
3. Which statement is correct
a. A lawyer under detention may appear before a court in a civil case to

represent his indigent relative
b. A clerk of court is absolutely prohibited from engaging in the private
practice of law
c. Both are correct
4. His appearance in court is not to represent any particular party but only to
assist the court
a. Pro Se
b. Clerk of court
c. Attorney-in-fact
d. Amicus Curiae
5. What is the “matter” stated in Rule 6.03 of the Code of Professional

Responsibility and defined in the case of PCGG vs Sandiganbayan and Mendoza
as to warrant a lawyer’s disqualification in a case
a. Any act of drafting, enforcing, or interpreting government or agency

procedures, regulations or laws, or briefing abstract principles of law
b. Any discrete, isolatable act as well as identifiable transaction or conduct
involving a particular situation and specific party
c. Any matter in which he had intervened while in the performance of his
public duties
d. All of the above
6. A clerk of court may only engage in the private practice of law if
a. With a leave of absence with justifiable reason and a written permission

duly approved by the Supreme Court for the isolated practice of law
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b. With a written permission duly approved by the Supreme Court for the
isolated practice of law and with approved leave of absence
c. With an approved leave of absence with justifiable reason and a written
permission duly approved by the Supreme Court for the isolated practice of
law
d. None, a Clerk of court is absolutely prohibited from engaging in the private
practice of law to ensure the impartiality of the Courts
7. Which of the following may not be used as a ground for disbarment or

disqualification for an examinee to take the bar exams;
a. Concealment of a previous acquittal for a violation of BP 22 with a finding

that no offense was committed
b. Concealment of a pending case which was ultimately proven to be
unwarranted or insufficient
c. Concealment of a civil case for the collection of sum of money
d. Concealment of a case of physical injuries which was under settlement
procedure before a competent court
8. A law student may practice law provided that
a. Must be a 4th year law student and enrolled in a recognized law school’s
clinical legal education program approved by the Supreme Court
b. Must be a 3rdyear law student and enrolled in a recognized law school’s
clinical legal education program approved by the Supreme Court
c. Must have completed the required 4 year curriculum for law schools as
approved by the Supreme Court and duly assisted by a competent lawyer
appointed by the courts
d. He only assist a duly licensed lawyer in representing a retained client
9. Which of the following statements is true
a. A party in any case must be represented by a licensed lawyer to ensure that

his rights is protected no matter how miniscule the case may be
b. A party must accept the appointment of a none-lawyer counsel made by the
court to ensure that there is no miscarriage of justice
c. A party may conduct his own litigation personally provided that he is bound
by the same rules in conducting the trial case
d. All are false
10. Which of the following statements is false
a. A non-lawyer in conducting his own litigation may engage in cross-

examination of witnesses to ensure that his rights to make any defense
available to him and as afforded by law is protected
b. A non-lawyer may only appear in litigation if the work is only for non-
adversary contentions
c. A non-lawyer may not engage in the presentation of evidence, as he is not
allowed to undertake purely legal work
11. It is the kind of contempt of court defined as the failure to do something

ordered to be done by a court or a judge for the benefit of the opposing party
and is remedial in nature
a. Direct
b. Indirect
c. Civil
d. Remedial
12. All are prohibited in engaging in the private practice of law, except
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a. A judge representing his own indigent relative

b. A member of legislature who’s only participation is that his name still
appears in the firm name in the submission of pleadings
c. A Member of Sanguniang Bayan appearing as a council in a case against the
Vice Mayor for illegal detention
13. Attorney X appeared before a Barangay conciliation meeting at the behest

of his sister, he argues that his presence is justified as it is only an isolated
event and that it was done to ensure that the rights of her sister, who was the
aggrieved party in the case, is protected, is the contention of Attorney X
correct?
a. Yes, as it is the duty of a lawyer to ensure that justice is done especially as

his sister is involve
b. No, he must first ensure that the other party agrees to his presence and
that the other party is also represent by counsel
c. No, as lawyers are not allowed in proceedings before the
KatarungangPambarangay
d. Yes, since it is an isolated appearance and that his presence is inspired by
the noble idea that every man’s right must be protected
14. It is defined as advocating one’s own behalf before the court, rather than
being represented by a lawyer
a. Per Curiat
b. Pro Se
c. Non-lawyers in courts
d. De Officio representation
15. Attorney X, a Clerk of Court, after obtaining the necessary approvals,

represented his relative in court. An administrative complaint is filed against
him for violation of the prohibition against Court employees to engage in the
practice of law. Is the charge correct?
a. Yes, Court employees are absolutely prohibited from engaging in the private
practice of law as it would create the appearance of being able to influence
the court proceeding and is a violation of the Code of Professional
Responsibility
b. No, the case should not be an administrative complaint but a disbarment
complaint which is sui generis
c. Yes, As a lawyer and court employee, it is his duty to ensure that no ill
motives is attached to the court
d. No, As his practice does not constitute customarily and habitually holding
one’s self to the public as a lawyer
16. Which of the following is a valid act of the Legislature
a. A law decreasing the passing grade for the bar exams due to the occurrence
of war
b. A law implementing new rules before a lawyer may appear in a quasi-
judicial body
c. A law bestowing the title of Attorney to Sha’ria Bar passers
d. None, the Legislature is absolutely prohibited from regulating the practice of
law as embodied in the Constitution
17. Referred to as the class of persons who are licensed officers of the court
empowered to appear, prosecute and defend and upon whom peculiar duties,
responsibilities and liabilities are developed by law as a consequence
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a. Bar
b. Licensed Lawyers
c. Attorney-at-law
d. Amicus Curiae
18. An attorney appointed by the court to represent destitute clients

a. De officio counsel
b. Pro Se counsel
c. Respected member of a community with no licensed lawyers are present
d. Attorney-in-fact
19. It is a power inherent in all courts and criminal in nature
a. Power to call witnesses to achieve the ends of justice

b. Power to disbar erring lawyers
c. Power to cite a person in contempt
d. Power to demand lawyers to appear in court prepared and on time
20. Mr. Z a lawyer member of a Labor Union represented his Union in a Labor
dispute, upon completion of the litigation, Mr. Z seek to collect his attorney’s
fees, the Union denied such saying that he is not allowed to collect fees as he
is appearing as a member of the Union. Can Mr. Z collect attorney’s fees?
a. No, an individual appearing before an administrative case as a

representative of a Labor Union is not entitled to attorney’s fees
b. No, being a member of the Labor Union the only fee necessary is the
altruistic feeling that he was able to help his co-employees
c. Yes, Mr. Z is entitled to attorney’s fees based on quantum meruit
d. Yes, because he was able to achieve a judgment favorable to the Union and
as such must be granted 10% of the money won in the litigation as stated
in the Rules of Court
21. Hot Potato Doctrine refers to:
a. the prohibition from dropping smaller clients in order to pick up more

lucrative clients.
b. act of chasing victims of accidents for the purpose of talking to the said
victims (or relatives) and offering his legal services for the filing of a case
against the person(s) who caused the accident(s).
c. offense of frequently exciting and stirring up quarrels and suits, either at
law or otherwise; lawyer’s act of fomenting suits among individuals and
offering his legal services to one of them.
d. The knowledge acquired by an attorney during the time that he’s acting
within the scope of his authority is imputed to the client. It is based on the
assumption that an attorney, who has notice of matter affecting his client,
has communicated the same to his principal in the course of professional
dealings.
22. The following acts do not constitute gross immorality except:
a. Live-in relationship involving two unmarried persons

b. Failure to pay a loan
c. Forging a Special Power of Attorney
d. Stealing a kiss from a client
23. Which among the following are factors in determining attorney’s fees?
a. The importance of the subject matter;

b. the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved;
c. The contingency or certainty of compensation;
d. All of the above.
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24. A lawyer should avoid the filing of any case against a client for the
enforcement of attorney’s fees except:
a. To avoid fraud
b. To avoid injustice
c. To avoid imposition
d. To avoid dispute
25. Which of the following is not one of the four-fold duties of a lawyer?
a. Public
b. Legal Profession
c. Private Corporation
d. Client
26. Which of the following constitute deceit?
a. Misappropriation of client’s funds.

b. Maneuvering reconveyance of property in the name of a lawyer instead of
the client – in a case involving sale with pacto de retro.
c. Falsification of grades in the Bar Examinations
d. all of the above.
27. The following constitute Gross immorality except:
a. Lawyer inveigling a woman into believing that they had been married civilly
to satisfy his carnal desires.
b. Act of fraudulently concealing dutiable importation or smuggling.
c. Abandonment of wife and cohabiting with another woman.
d. Maintaining adulterous relationship with a married woman.
28. The following are cases involving moral turpitude except:
a. estafa thru falsification of private document

b. estafa
c. falsification of public document
d. d. estafa thru falsification of public document
29. What is Immorality?
a. that is, it must be so corrupt and false as to constitute a criminal act or so

unprincipled as to be reprehensible to a high degree.
b. that conduct which is willful, flagrant, or shameless, and which shows a
moral indifference to the opinion of the good and respectable members of the
community.
c conduct that shows indifference to the moral norms of society and the
opinion of good and respectable members of the community.
d. everything which is done contrary to justice, honesty, modesty or good
morals.
30. The following are ambulance chasing except:
a. fomenting of litigation with resulting burdens on the courts and the public.
b. fomenting suits among individuals and offering his legal services to one of
them.
c. subornation of perjury.
d. mulcting of innocent persons by judgments, upon manufactured causes of
actions.
31. These are Limitations of Appearance of non-lawyers except for:

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a. He should confine his work to non-adversary contentions.

b. He should not undertake purely legal work, such as the examination or
cross-examination of witnesses, or the presentation of evidence.
c. Should charge or collect attorney’s fees
32. Can non- lawyers practice law?
a. Yes provided the appearance is not habitual

b. No, because they are not lawyers
c. None of the above
d. Yes, because they still studied law even if they are not lawyers
33. When is lawyers prohibited from engaging to practice of law?
a. If he is already a public officer such as judges

b. if he doesn’t want to without any reason
c. lawyers can engaged in practice of law at any point
d. none of the above
34. Who are public officials not allowed to engage in private practice of law in the
Philippines?
a. Judges and other officials as employees of the Supreme Court

b. President, Vice-President, members of the cabinet, their deputies and
assistants
c. Ombudsman and his deputies
d. All of the above
35. Are All governors, city and municipal mayors prohibited to engage in practice
of law?
a. Maybe
b. No
c. Yes
d. Neither b or c
36. These are the kinds of contempt except for:

a. Direct
b. indirect
c. criminal
d. special
37. What are the two-fold aspects of the exercise of the power of contempt?
a. 1. The proper punishment of the guilty party for his disrespect to the court
or its order; and
2. To compel his performance of some act or duty required of him by the
court which he refuses to perform.
b. 1. The proper fine of the guilty party for his disrespect to the court or its
order; and
2. To compel his performance of some unlawful or duty required of him by
the court which he refuses to perform.
c. both
d. none of the above
38. Public officials include elective and appointive officials and employees,
permanent or temporary, whether in the career or non-career service, including
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military and police personnel, whether or not they receive compensation,

regardless of amount. Is the statement correct?
a. false
b. true
c at some point
d. partial of it
39. Who are authorized to represent the government?
a. Solicitor General only

b. only the person appointed to appear for the government of the Philippines in
accordance with law.
c. Solicitor General and any person appointed to appear for the government of
the Philippines in accordance with law
d. any lawyer
40. This is one of the possible actions of the solicitor general?
a. to hear and decide a case

b. to investigate the witnesses presented by both parties
c. to be a clerk of court
d. to take a position adverse to the people of the Philippines in a criminal case
or to that of a government agency or official, when he believes that justice
will be served by taking a different stand.
41. Is giving of advice on legal matters through the medium of a newspaper

column or radio or television broadcast improper?
Yes, as giving of legal advice through such medium cannot be undertaken by a

layman because that service constitutes practice of law. Nor can it be
undertaken by a lawyer because that work involve indirect advertising,
violation of the confidential relation of attorney and client, and a breach of the
traditional standards of the profession.
No, giving advice on legal matters through such medium is not a violation of
the confidential relation between the lawyer and the client.
No, such medium can be undertaken by a layman.
Yes, the practice of law is like ‘the usual exaggerations in trade.’
42. Is a firm allowed to use the name of a deceased partner?
Yes, because all the partners have by their joint and several efforts over a period of
years contributed to the good will attached to the firm name.
No, due to the possibility of deception upon the public.
Yes, for any purpose.
No, the good will attached to the firm name is disturbed by a change of a firm name
every time a partner dies.
43. Is a Filipino lawyer allowed to practice under a name of a foreign law firm?
Yes, as the latter can practice law in the Philippines.

No, as the latter cannot practice law in the Philippines and the use of a foreign law firm
in the country is unethical.
Yes, as the use of a foreign law firm in the country is still ethical.
No, as the use of a foreign law firm in the country is the use of power or
prestige.
44. What is not a three-fold obligation of a lawyer?
He owes it to himself to continue improving his knowledge of the laws.

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He owes it to his profession to take an active interest in the maintenance of

high standards of legal education.
He owes it to the lay public to make the law a part of their social
consciousness.
He owes it to his clients to maintain the defense of his rights.
45. What is the foremost duty of a lawyer?
a. The foremost duty of a lawyer is to his client.

b. The foremost duty of a lawyer is to the administration of justice.
c. The foremost duty of a lawyer is to observe candor, fairness, courtesy and
truthfulness in his conduct towards other lawyers.
d. The foremost duty of a lawyer is to uphold the constitution and obey the
laws of the land.
46. Why should it be mandatory that the public prosecutor be present at the trial
of a criminal case despite the presence of a private prosecutor?
a. The primary duty of a private prosecutor is not to convict but to see to it

that justice is done.
b. A public prosecutor would be naturally interested only in the conviction of
the accused.
c. In order to see to it that the interest of the State is well-guarded and
protected, should the private prosecutor be found lacking in competence in
prosecuting the case.
d. To convict the accused and see to it that justice is done.
47. Atty. Naval worked in the Supreme Court, under the division which handles
the case of Mr. Raboy. Before the promulgation of the decision of the case, Atty.
Naval resigned and started to work in the law firm which handles the case of Mr.
Raboy. Is Atty. Naval allowed to use the information he got to help in the case
handled by the firm?
a. Yes, such act is ethical and in consonance with Rule 6.03 of the CPR.
b. Yes, failure to disclose such information constitutes fraud.
c. No, such act is unethical and is violative of Rule 6.03 of the CPR.
d. No, lawyers shall not resort to indirect advertisements.
48. What is the meaning of “any matter” and “intervene”?
It is an act of a person who has the power to influence the subject proceedings.
b. It is an indiscreet act and unidentifiable transaction or conduct.
c. It is any discrete isolatable act, as well as identifiable transaction or conduct
involving a particular situation and specific party.
d. It is merely an act of drafting, enforcing or interpreting government or
agency proceeding, regulations or laws or briefing abstract principles of law.
49. Which of the following is a correct distinction between adverse-interest

conflicts and congruent-interest representation conflicts?
a. Adverse-interest conflicts exist where the matter in which the former

government lawyer represents a client in private practice is substantially
related to the matter that the lawyer dealt with while employed by the
government and the interests of the government and the interests of the
current and former are adverse.
Congruent-interest representation conflicts are unique to government lawyers
and apply primarily to former government lawyers.
b. Adverse-interest conflicts exist where the matter in which the former
government lawyer represents a client in private practice is substantially
related to the matter that the lawyer dealt with while employed by the
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government and the interests of the government and the interests of the
current and former are adverse.
c. Congruent-interest representation conflicts are unique to government
lawyers and apply primarily to former government lawyers.
d. None of the above.
50. What does “intervene” include?
a. It includes any discreet isolatable act, as well as identifiable transaction or

conduct involving a particular situation and specific party.
b. It includes any act of drafting, enforcing or interpreting government or
agency proceeding, regulations or laws or briefing abstract principles of law.
c. It includes an act of a person who has the power to influence the subject
proceedings.
d. It includes any indiscreet act and unidentifiable transaction or conduct.
51. These refer to appearance in court or quasi-judicial body for and in behalf of
an indigent or pauper litigant and the preparation of pleadings or motions.
a. Legal aid cases

b. Mandatory legal service
c. Alternative dispute resolution
d. Free legal aid services
52. Which of the following is the rule in mandatory legal aid service?
a. The mandatory Legal Aid Service mandates every practicing lawyer to

render a minimum of 60 hours of free legal aid services to indigent litigants
yearly.
b. The mandatory Legal Aid Service mandates every practicing lawyer to
yearly.
c. The mandatory Legal Aid Service mandates every practicing lawyer to render
a minimum of 60 days of free legal aid services to indigent litigants yearly.
d. The mandatory Legal Aid Service mandates every practicing lawyer to
monthly.
53. Mr. X argues that the inability to pay for legal services is not a valid reason to
refuse acceptance of a case. Is Mr. X correct?
a. Yes, because the legal profession is a branch of court and not a mere
money-getting trade.
b. Yes, because the legal profession is a branch of administration of justice and
not a mere money-getting trade.
c. No, a lawyer should collect any fees for his appearance.
d. No, a lawyer has to take precedence over his private duties.
54. Under Section 19, Rule 141, Rules of Court, who are those indigent litigants:
a. Whose gross income and that of their immediate family do not exceed an
amount double the monthly minimum wage of an employee.
b. Who do not own real property with a fair market value as stated in the
current tax declaration of more than three hundred thousand pesos shall be
exempt from the payment of legal fees.
c. Both A and B are correct.
55. Which of the following statements is correct?

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a. The practice of law is not a vested right but a privilege clothed with public
interest.
b. The practice of law is far and just that the exercise of that privilege be
regulated to assure compliance with the lawyer's public responsibilities.
c. Given existing Bar conditions, the most efficient means of doing so is by
integrating the Bar through a rule of court that requires all lawyers to pay
annual dues to the Integrated Bar.
d. All of the above
56. It is an offense of frequently exciting and stirring up quarrels and suits, either
at law or otherwise.
a. Barratry
b. Ambulance chasing
c. Defrauding of injured persons
d. Fomenting of litigation
57. It has spawned a number of recognized evils such as: Fomenting of litigation
with resulting burdens on the courts and the public; Subordination of perjury;
Mulcting of innocent persons by judgments, upon manufactured causes of action;
and Defrauding of injured persons having proper causes of action but ignorant of
legal rights and court procedures by means of contracts which retain exorbitant
percentages of recovery and illegal charges for court costs and expenses and by
settlement made for quick returns of fees and against just rights of the injured
persons
a. Barratry
b. Defrauding of injured persons
c. Ambulance chasing
d. Fomenting of litigation
58. They are those not in a position to defend themselves due to poverty,
weakness, ignorance or other similar reasons.
a. Ignorant
b. Oppressed
c. Suppressed
d. Defenseless
59. What are the activities that constitute indirect solicitation?
a. Writing and selling for publication articles of general nature on legal

subjects.
b. Writing unsolicited article on a legal subject.
c. Both A and B are correct.
d. Only A is correct.
60. They are those who are the victims of the cruelty, unlawful, exaction,
domination or excessive use of authority.
a. Deprived
b. Oppressed
c. Suppressed
d. Defenseless
61. S1: The Board shall meet regularly once every semi-annual, on such date and
at such time and place as it shall designate.
S2: The Integrated Bar shall be governed by a Board of Governors.
a. S1 is true.
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b. S2 is true.
c. Both Statements are true.
d. Both Statements are false.
62. S1: A lawyer does automatically become a member of the IBP chapter where
he resides or works after becoming a full-fledged member of the Bar.
S2: Any lawyer can be a member of more than one chapter.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
a. Both Statements are false.
63. S1: Every member of the Integrated Bar shall pay annual dues in such amount
as fixed by the Supreme Court.
S2: Every member of the Integrated Bar shall pay annual dues on or before
the last day (June 30) of the immediately next fiscal year.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
64. S1: To compel a member of the Integrated Bar is violative of his constitutional
freedom to associate.
S2: Atty. Lazy is only engaged in “limited” practice of law, therefore, exempt
from paying IBP annual dues.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
c. Both Statements are true
65. S1: If the discovery was made after the candidate had taken his oath as a
lawyer, his name will be stricken from the Roll of Attorneys.
S2: If the false statement or suppression of material fact is discovered before
the candidate could take the bar examinations, he will not be allowed to take
his oath as a lawyer.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
66. S1: If what the applicant concealed is a crime which does not involve moral
turpitude, it is the fact of concealment and not the commission of the crime
itself that makes him morally unfit to become a lawyer.
S2: The concealment or withholding from the court of the fact that an
applicant has been charged with or indicted for an alleged crime is a ground
for disqualification of the applicant to take the bar examination.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
67. S1: Fitness to practice law is to be determined only by specific qualifications

for admission into the bar.
S2: Fitness to practice law encompasses all aspects of a lawyer’s public life,
but not private, that could actually or potentially tarnish the integrity and
dignity of the legal profession.
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a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
68. Privileges of a lawyer

S1: 1st grade civil service eligibility for any position in the classified service in
the government the duties of which do not require knowledge of law.
S2: 2nd grade civil service eligibility for any other governmental position,
which does prescribe proficiency in law as a qualification.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
69. Duties of attorneys

S1: Never to Reject, for any consideration personal to himself, the cause of
the defenseless or oppressed.
S2: To observe and maintain the Respect due to the courts of justice and
judicial officers.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
70. Instances of disrespectful language

S1: Categorizes the Supreme Court’s decision as false, erroneous and illegal.
S2: Description of judges’ attitude as “impartial, just, and fair.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
71. S1: A lawyer may properly interview any witness or prospective witness or
prospective witness for the opposing side in any civil or criminal action
without the consent of opposing counsel or party.
S2: The fact that one of the lawyers conducts himself improperly does not
relieve the other from professional obligation in his relation with colleagues.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
72. S1: A person with a retained lawyer is a legitimate prospective client for any
lawyer whom he approaches for legal services.
S2: A lawyer inducing client of another lawyer for a lower fee is a form of
encroachment.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
d. Both Statements are false
73. S1: Public order requires that the practice of law be limited to those
individuals found duly qualified in education and character.
S2: Private practice of law does not pertain to an isolated court appearance.
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a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
74. S1: A lawyer shall not divide or stipulate to divide a fee for legal services with
persons not licensed to practice law.
S2: A lawyer may delegate to any unqualified person the performance the
practice of law.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
75. S1: A lawyer’s duties, as an officer of the court, to the court are more
significant than those which he owes to his client.
S2: A lawyer’s oath to uphold the cause of justice is superior to his duty to hi
client.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
76. S1: Candor and fairness are demanded of every lawyer.

S2: A lawyer shall observe the rules of procedure and shall not misuse them
to defeat the ends of justice.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
77. S1: A lawyer owes fidelity to the cause of his client but not at the expense of
truth and the administration of justice.
S2: A lawyer should conceal the truth from the court, in order for his client to
win the case.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
78. S1: A lawyer shall volunteer to the court any development of the case which
has rendered the issue raised moot and academic.
S2: A lawyer through negligence failed to discover the falsity of a document
offered in evidence may be dealt with administratively.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
79. S1: Lawyer filing false charges or groundless suits merits disciplinary action.
S2: A lawyer is continually accountable to the court for the manner he
discharges his duties.
a. S1 is true.
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b. S2 is true.
80. S1: Procedural rules are instruments in the speedy and efficient
administration of justice.
S2: An ill-feeling between clients should not influence counsels in their
conduct toward each other.
a. S1 is true.
b. S2 is true.
81. Should a lawyer wear both barong and tie to court?
a. Yes, barong and tie are both formal wears

b. Yes, as long as they are of complementary color
c. No, such is a deviance to the norm of dressing in court
d. No, a blazer over it is necessary
82. Should a lawyer dress like a rocker in court by virtue of freedom of expression
which is a constitutional right over the rules of court which is a mere statute?
a. Yes, the constitution is the supreme law of the land

b. Yes, the rules of court is remedial, while the constitution is substantial
c. No, a degree of decorum is expected of lawyers
d. No, such attire would discriminate the hip hop community
83. May a senator who happens to be an attorney be disciplined by the court for
unparliamentary conduct?
a. Yes, the court is authorized to regulate the practice of law

b. Yes, the court shall not bow down to any insult thrown at it
c. No, such is the job of the executive branch
d. No, such is the job of the Congress
84. Should lawyers criticize the courts?
a. Yes, provided that it does not spill out of the walls of decency
b. Yes, by virtue of freedom of expression
c. No, a lawyer cannot question the court’s wisdom
d. No, the supreme court is supreme even in errors
85. Is Colorful clothing alright in court?
a. Yes, because establishing rapport is important

b. Yes, because color is a form of expression which is a safeguarded right
of the constitution
c. No, most judges hates colorful clothing
d. No, because such is a deviance to the norm of dressing in court
86. When we say,“Attorney-client relationship is fiduciary,” we mean:
a. That it is an intimate relationship

b. That it is a purely financial relationship
c. That it is a relationship based on trust and confidence
d. That it is a short-term relationship
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87. Failure to deliver upon demand is presumed:
a. Lost
b. Default
c. rescission
d. misappropriation
88. Can a lawyer use his wife’s address as his office’s address?
a. Yes, provided that such place is his actual office address
b. Yes, even it is not his office’s actual address
c. No, such is soliciting a legal business
d. No, no lawyer would use his wife’s house as an address for office
89. A lawyer cannot use his wife’s workplace address as his office’s address, when
his wife is:
a. A mere housewife
b. A fellow lawyer
c. An architect
d. A Judge
90. Offenses of lawyers prescribe after:
a. 10 years
b. 20 years
c. It does not prescribe
d. 6 years from the date of the discovery of the offense thereof
91. Must a lawyer be courageous to expose injustice and arbitrariness?
a. Yes, because the lawyer must participate in the improvement of

administration of justice
b. Yes, because lawyers are the watchdogs of society
c. No, because the courts are flawless within the sphere of human
knowledge
d. No, such must be done discreetly
92. There is a degree of ________ and __________ expected by the court to all
lawyers.
a. vigilance and legal knowledge

b. ignorance and negligence
c. charm and wit
d. talent and coolness
93. Is engagement of counsel in another capacity prohibited?
a. Yes, a lawyer must only be a lawyer

b. Yes, once a lawyer, always a lawyer
c. No, as long as he makes it clear whatever capacity he is acting in
d. No, a lawyer may appear as a clown in court
94. May a male lawyer boast that a female judge has accepted his marriage
proposal?
a. Yes, the court recognizes the joy of a man who is accepted

b. Yes, the constitution guards the freedom to express oneself
c. No, such may imply that the lawyer is able to influence a tribunal
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d. No, boasting an acceptance is old-fashioned and shunned upon by the

body of lawyers
95. May Lawyer X use his client’s funds to buy midnight snack while making the
latter’s position paper?
a. Yes, he deserves a treat for his hard work
b. Yes, such is a trivial matter to be looked upon
c. No, the lawyer must separate his own funds from the client’s
d. No, midnight snacks are bad for lawyers
96. Phoenix, a defense lawyer, wears neon blue coat and pants with red tie. Was
he correctly held in contempt despite the formal appearance of his attire?
a. Yes, such attire is a deviance to a norm of dressing in court
b. Yes, formal attires are old-fashioned
c. No, the correct offense is grave scandal
d. No, a formal attire is sufficient to constitute a proper decorum
97. May Lawyer A send evening text messages to Judge D saying “goodnight
judge.” every night while a case is pending in the latter’s court?
a. Yes, keeping in touch with the judge is important in case-handling
b. Yes, so that the judge may inform him of the updates of the case
c. No, such constitutes as extending extraordinary attention to the judge
d. No, the law prohibits cyberstalking
98. The following are characteristics of attorney-client relationship except:
a. Strictly personal
b. Highly confidential
c. Fiduciary
d. Intimate
99. An amicus curiae is:

a. Enemy of the court
b. Contempted by the court
c. Friend of the court
d. Audience of the court
100. He is a lawyer appointed by the court to represent a client, free of charge:

a. Counsel de parte
b. Counsel de oficio
c. Counsel de curiae
d. Free agent counsel
101. It is defined as “the knowledge acquired by an attorney during the time that
he’s acting within the scope of his authority is imputed to the client.”
a. Doctrine of computed knowledge

b. Doctrine of calculated language
c. Doctor of impotent knowledge
d. Doctrine of imputed knowledge
102. “Quantum meruit” is translated as:
a. “Nobody deserves merit”

b. “As much as he deserves”
c. “All reasonable fees”
d. “Go home”
103. It is a concept of attorney’s fees that represent an indemnity for damages

ordered by the court to be paid by the losing party in a litigation based on what
the law provides.
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a. Habitual concept of attorney’s fees

b. Ordinary concept of attorney’s fees
c. Impossible concept of attorney’s fees
d. Impossible concept of attorney’s fees
104. How many kinds of retainer agreements are there?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 69
105. Champertous contracts are always considered:
a. Void due to public policy

b. Void due to impossibility
c. Void because against public order
d. Void due to iniquity
106. This doctrine refers to the prohibition from dropping smaller clients in order
to pick up more lucrative clients.
a. Every drop counts doctrine

b. Hot potato doctrine
c. Potato salad doctrine
d. Quantum meruit
107. When he acted as a _________, a lawyer is not entitled to receive

compensation.
a. Counsel de oficio
b. Counsel de parte
c. Amicus curiae
d. Both A and C
108. Canon 20 states that a lawyer shall charge only fair and ____________ fees.
a. Equitable
b. Lawyer
c. Reasonable
d. Responsible
109. He is one who is subsequently engaged to assist a lawyer already handling a

particular case for a client.
a. Amicus curiae
b. Collaborating lawyer
c. Collaborating counsel
d. Labor lawyer
110. Rule 19.03 states: “A lawyer shall not allow his client to _________ the
________ in handling the case.”
a. bore; lawyer
b. dictate; procedure
c. order; dismissal
d. enforce; process
111. (1) Champertous contracts are payable in cash.

(2) Champertous contracts are valid.
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a. (1) and (2) are TRUE

b. (1) and (2) are FALSE
c. Only (1) is TRUE
d. Only (2) is TRUE
112. The instances when a lawyer may withdraw even without the consent of
counsel are:
(1) When the Mental or physical condition of the lawyer renders it difficult for
him to carry out the employment effectively;
(2) When the client deliberately pays the fees for the services or complies with
the retainer agreement;

c. Only (1) is TRUE
d. Only (2) is TRUE
113. Quantum meruit is resorted to when:

(1) The counsel, for no justifiable cause, was not able to finish the case to its
conclusion;
(2) The client dismissed his counsel after the termination of the case.

c. Only (1) is TRUE
d. Only (2) is TRUE
114. The instances when a lawyer cannot recover full compensation based on
contract are:
(1) When the counsel’s services are invaluable because of his negligence;
(2) When contract is contrary to law, morals or public policy.

c. Only (1) is TRUE
d. Only (2) is TRUE
115. The sanctions for lawyers who willfully appeared for a case wherein he is not
authorized to appear are:
(1) He may be cited for contempt as an officer of the court who has
misbehaved in his official transactions; and
(2) He may be disciplined for professional misconduct.

c. Only (1) is TRUE
d. Only (2) is TRUE
116. Contingent contracts are:
a. Valid
b. Void
c. Voidable
d. Unenforceable
117. It is the right of an attorney to retain the funds, documents and papers of his
client which have lawfully come into his possession and may retain the same
until his lawful fees and disbursements have been paid, and may apply such
funds to the satisfaction thereof.
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a. Retaining Lien
b. Charging Lien
c. Retainer Lien
d. Charger Lien
118. All of the following are factors to be considered when determining the
amount which the lawyer is entitled to under the doctrine of quantum meruit,
except:
a. Time spent of the lawyer

b. Legal standing of the lawyer
c. Novelty and difficulty of questions
d. Skill demanded
119. Canon 21 states that “A lawyer shall preserve the confidences and secrets of
his client even after the attorney-client relation is _________.”
a. Dismissed
b. Renewed
c. Intimate
d. Terminated
120. It is defined as the “fee is an absolute fee arrangement which entitles a

lawyer to get paid for his efforts regardless of the outcome of the litigation.”
a. Retainer fee
b. Braces fee
c. Acceptance fee
d. Tuition fee

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UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS

INSTRUCTION: This examination consists of 120 ITEMS and must be completed in

Name: _________________________; Section: ____; Permit No.: ___________

a. A resident of the Philippines

2. Which of the following may be considered as a practice of Law

a. Being a member of a negotiating panel in a loan agreement, a panel

3. Which statement is correct

a. A lawyer under detention may appear before a court in a civil case to

5. What is the “matter” stated in Rule 6.03 of the Code of Professional

a. Any act of drafting, enforcing, or interpreting government or agency

6. A clerk of court may only engage in the private practice of law if

a. With a leave of absence with justifiable reason and a written permission

7. Which of the following may not be used as a ground for disbarment or

a. Concealment of a previous acquittal for a violation of BP 22 with a finding

8. A law student may practice law provided that

9. Which of the following statements is true

a. A party in any case must be represented by a licensed lawyer to ensure that

10. Which of the following statements is false

a. A non-lawyer in conducting his own litigation may engage in cross-

11. It is the kind of contempt of court defined as the failure to do something

a. A judge representing his own indigent relative

13. Attorney X appeared before a Barangay conciliation meeting at the behest

a. Yes, as it is the duty of a lawyer to ensure that justice is done especially as

15. Attorney X, a Clerk of Court, after obtaining the necessary approvals,

16. Which of the following is a valid act of the Legislature

18. An attorney appointed by the court to represent destitute clients

19. It is a power inherent in all courts and criminal in nature

a. Power to call witnesses to achieve the ends of justice

a. No, an individual appearing before an administrative case as a

21. Hot Potato Doctrine refers to:

a. the prohibition from dropping smaller clients in order to pick up more

22. The following acts do not constitute gross immorality except:

a. Live-in relationship involving two unmarried persons

a. The importance of the subject matter;

26. Which of the following constitute deceit?

a. Misappropriation of client’s funds.

27. The following constitute Gross immorality except:

28. The following are cases involving moral turpitude except:

a. estafa thru falsification of private document

29. What is Immorality?

a. that is, it must be so corrupt and false as to constitute a criminal act or so

30. The following are ambulance chasing except:

31. These are Limitations of Appearance of non-lawyers except for:

a. He should confine his work to non-adversary contentions.

32. Can non- lawyers practice law?

a. Yes provided the appearance is not habitual

33. When is lawyers prohibited from engaging to practice of law?

a. If he is already a public officer such as judges

a. Judges and other officials as employees of the Supreme Court

36. These are the kinds of contempt except for:

military and police personnel, whether or not they receive compensation,

39. Who are authorized to represent the government?

a. Solicitor General only

40. This is one of the possible actions of the solicitor general?

a. to hear and decide a case

41. Is giving of advice on legal matters through the medium of a newspaper

Yes, as giving of legal advice through such medium cannot be undertaken by a

42. Is a firm allowed to use the name of a deceased partner?

Yes, as the latter can practice law in the Philippines.

44. What is not a three-fold obligation of a lawyer?

He owes it to himself to continue improving his knowledge of the laws.

He owes it to his profession to take an active interest in the maintenance of

Name: _______________; Section: ; Permit No.: _