Five days ago, I posted the article which I submitted to the IBP Cebu City chapter entitled "A better alternative to Bar Matter 2012." This concerns the Mandatory Legal Service imposed upon lawyers by the Philippine Supreme Court. I honestly don't know what the position of the other lawyers are on this since I was not able to attend the IBP forum regarding this matter. Today, when I opened my email, I read a forwarded message from one of my lawyer friends. The article is also about the Mandatory Legal service (MLAS). I agree with the author's position on MLAS, that is why I offered to help circulate this article by posting it in my blog. I am so glad to know what other lawyers think about Bar matter 2012. So without further adieu here is the opinion of another lawyer with regards to the MLAS or commonly known as Bar Matter 2012. WHY I AM AGAINST MLAS And What I Propose in Its Place By: Atty. May S. Aguilar WITH ALL DUE RESPECT. I am in trial practice not for the … [Read more...]