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Rule 18 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 18 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Agreement with client. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A client shall be free to choose his…
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Rule 17 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 17 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Conflict of interest. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer shall, at the time of a…
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Rule 16 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 16 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Representing client competently. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: A lawyer shall not—(a) handle a legal matter which…
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Rule 15 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Representing client within the bounds of the law. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) In his representation…
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Rule 14 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 14 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Dedication and devotion to the cause of the client. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer…
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Rule 13 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 13 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Notification of 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 person who commences private…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…