LAWYER’S OATH UNDER THE CODE OF PROFESSIONAL REVISED LAWYER’S OATH UNDER THE CODE OF
RESPONSIBILITY (CPR) PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
(CPRA)
I, , do solemnly swear that I will maintain allegiance to the
Republic of the Philippines, I, , do solemnly swear that I accept the honor,
privilege, duty, and responsibility of practicing law in the Philippines as an
I will support the Constitution and obey the laws as well as the legal orders of officer of the court, in the interest of our people;
the duly constituted authorities therein;
I declare fealty to the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines;
I will do no falsehood, nor consent to the doing of any in court;
In so doing, I shall work towards promoting the rule of law in a regime of
I will not wittingly or willingly promote or sue any groundless, false or unlawful truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace;
suit, or give aid nor consent to the same;
I shall conscientiously and courageously work for justice as well as safeguard
I will delay no man for money or malice, the rights and meaningful freedoms of all persons, identities, and communities;
And will conduct myself as a lawyer according to the best of my knowledge and I shall ensure greater and equitable access to justice;
discretion,
I shall do no falsehood nor shall I pervert the law to unjustly favor or
With all good fidelity as well to the courts as to my clients; prejudice anyone;
And I impose upon myself these voluntary obligations without any mental I shall faithfully discharge these duties and responsibilities to the best of my
reservation or purpose of evasion. ability, with integrity and utmost civility;
So, help me God. I impose upon myself without mental reservation nor purpose of evasion;
So, help me God. [for Oath / Omit for affirmations]