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Practice question: Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Under the MCLE regime operative on June 30, 2026, distinguish exemption from an unsupported assertion that no courses are needed.

Legal references

  • https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/52844 — B.M. No. 850, October 2, 2001, Revised MCLE Rules, Rules 1–2,5,7,11–12, as operative on June 30, 2026; 2026 replacement took effect after cutoff.
  • https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/sc-updates-rules-on-mandatory-continuing-legal-education/ — Official SC confirmation that the April 22, 2026 replacement MCLE Rules took effect September 15, 2026 (effectivity check only; post-cutoff rules not applied).

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