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| Fake Lawyers Courtesy Of The 2007 Bar Exam ? |
| Written by Zigfred Diaz |
| Saturday, 19 December 2009 08:55 |
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As I was visiting the Southwestern University (SWU) Cebu City Philippines, School of Law alumni association friendster group, I came across a very interesting topic in the discussion board. This interesting topic reads "2007 Bar exam produced unreal lawyers."
As I was visiting the Southwestern University (SWU) Cebu City Philippines, School of Law alumni association friendster group, I came across a very interesting topic in the discussion board. This interesting topic reads "2007 Bar exam produced unreal lawyers." Upon opening the post, I saw a link to a forum where the matter was presently being discussed. After reading some of the arguments, I decided to write my own response in the SWU Alumni Association Friendster group stating why he is wrong in thinking that the 2007 bar exam passers are unreal lawyers. My response states: Frankly, the topic starter did not only show his idiotic side but also his ignorance when he implied that the 2007 Bar exam Passers are phonies. For the information of the readers, I am not a 2007 Bar Exam passer. This unknown topic starter started his argument with the major premise that under the Rules of Court, a bar examinee is deemed to have passed if he obtains a general average of 75 percent in all subjects without falling below 50 percent in any subject." Then using the Bar Committee's decision to lower the passing rate from 75 percent to 70 percent and also its decision to lower the disqualification rate on Labor and Civil Law from 50 to 45 percent, he formed his minor premise. He then implied stating, "Due to these considerations, I conclude that the 2007 bar exam passers are phonies because they were not able to completely satisfy the requirements as stated by the Rules of Court." Such insane line of thinking! This topic starter's thinking was based on the premise that the Rules of Court are can never be changed. Consequently, he also forgot that the 1987 constitution, Article VIII, Sec. 5 subpar. 5, provides that "The Supreme Court shall have the following powers . . . Promulgate rules concerning the protection and enforcement of constitutional rights, pleading, practice, and procedure in all courts, THE ADMISSION TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW, the integrated bar . . . " Simply stated, the 1987 Constitution vested the power to the Supreme Court to determine who will be qualified to be in the bar. The Supreme Court was only exercising its power when it lowered the passing rate for the 2007 bar exam This is perfectly okay. Letifico ut idots (Cheers to idiots) About the Author: Zigfred Diaz regularly blogs about several diverse topics including money management, finances, investments and Philippine law Visit his blog today to learn more !!! |