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Practice question: Foreign Lawyers

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Practice question

A foreign lawyer lawfully represents a client in an international arbitration in Manila under Section 22. Does the permission depend on treating her foreign license as automatic Philippine Bar membership?
  1. Yes, Section 22 declares all foreign lawyers admitted
  2. No, so the permission automatically extends to all courts
  3. Only an arbitrator may be represented
  4. The lawyer thereby becomes a Philippine judge
  5. No

Legal references

  • RA 9285 Section 22: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2004/ra_9285_2004.html

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