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Practice question: Legal Aid (See also AM 22-11-01-SC)

Multiple Choice Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A Covered Lawyer treats a ULAS client with less care and claims that confidentiality and conflict rules apply only to paying clients. Is that correct under Rule 5, Section 11?
  1. No, the CPRA duties apply equally to ULAS services
  2. Yes, free clients have no confidentiality
  3. Yes, only criminal clients receive ethical protection
  4. Yes, hours credited replace professional duties
  5. Yes, Registered Organizations can waive all duties

Legal references

  • A.M. No. 22-11-01-SC, April 8, 2025, ULAS Manual, Rule 1 Sections 3(s) and 4, Rule 4, Rule 5 Section 11 and Rule 11: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/99241

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