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Practice question: Supervision and Control of the Legal Profession (Const., Art. VIII, Sec. 5(5))

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does amended Rule138 Section1 allow the Supreme Court to require additional qualifications for practice before a court with special jurisdiction?
  1. Yes
  2. No; every qualification is permanently fixed by a diploma
  3. Only a private employer may require them
  4. Only the local mayor controls them
  5. Special jurisdiction eliminates all qualification power

Legal references

  • Constitution ArticleVIII Section5(5): https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
  • A.M.24-10-05-SC, August12,2025, effective November3,2025, amended Rule138 Sections1–3: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/pdf/am_24-10-05-sc_2025.pdf
  • Pimentel v. Legal Education Board, G.R.230642/242954, November9,2021, MAIN resolution: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/nov2021/gr_230642_2021.html

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