Rule 12 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 12 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Annual Practicing Certificate. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) The Nigerian Bar Association shall, in…

Rule 11 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 11 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD). It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer who wishes…

Rule 10 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 10 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Seal and stamp. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer, acting in his capacity…

Rule 9 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 9 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Practicing fees. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer shall pay his annual practicing…

Rule 8 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 8 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Lawyers in salaried employment. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer, whilst a servant…

Rule 7 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 7 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Engagement in business. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) Unless permitted by the Bar Council,…

Rule 6 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 6 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Retirement from judicial position or public employment. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer…

Rule 5 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Association for legal practice. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer shall not form…

Rule 4 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Avoidance of intermediary in the practice of the law. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: A…

Rule 3 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 3 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Aiding the unauthorized practice of the law. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer…