LEGRES-WRI
INTRODUCTION
A lawyer is required to present competent representation to a client
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Legal skill, thoroughness and presentation
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Lawyers must be able to research the law to provide competent representation.
Goal: To provide competent legal representation.
Sources of Legal Research
Printed sources: Constitution, statutes, court decisions, administrative rules and
regulations
Hierarchy of Courts
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< 6 years imprisonment, 1st level courts
> 6 years imprisonment, 2nd level courts (reclusion perpetua)
Ombudsman is an independent party created by the Cosntitution.
Prosecutors