Diokno on Trial: Techniques and Ideals of the Filipino Lawyer

by Jose W. Diokno

JOSE W. DIOKNO, lawyer, Senator, street parliamentarian and champion of human rights, was arrested in 1972 by the martial law regime of Ferdinand Marcos and held without charges and without trial for two years. After his release in 1974, DIOKNO delivered a series of lectures on the techniques and ideals of the Filipino lawyer. For the first time, these lectures, together with the trial checklists and forms that DIOKNO devised, have been gathered in one book.

154 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Yong · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a useful handbook to give to newly-minted lawyers, especially those who have not yet had their day in court. It’s a very brief and practical guide on how to jumpstart one’s legal practice. Diokno’s legal forms and templates are especially helpful.

[JULIUS L]

I dont see any book to read.

[Rainier Moreno-Lacalle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical account on how to file cases in the Philippine Courts. Coupled with tips and persuasion to become a good lawyer.