Why lawyers matter: Marvic Leonen at TEDxDiliman

Shakespeare wrote, "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." Contrary to what many may think, this line was actually intended to praise the lawyer's role.
One of his characters in ''Henry VI,'' - Dick the Butcher - was a rebel who thought that by disrupting law and order, and sowing chaos -- in this case, by killing all the lawyers - he could become king. Shakespeare clearly then meant his statement as a compliment to attorneys and judges -- recognizing their important role in justice and in society.
We're not sure if Shakespeare was a lawyer. But Marvic Leonen is most likely better versed on the question of why lawyers matter. He has molded and helped to create lawyers for all of his professional life, as a practitioner and advocate, as a teacher and dean of the UP College of Law, and now as the youngest justice of the Philippine Supreme Court.
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[@darthgiggity7948]

I hope that Justice Leonen is aware that this talk inspired a lot us during our journey in law school and in the Bar Exams. It was an honor to have taken up the Bar Exam under his chairmanship.

[@mauieb1330]

1. because the law is real for people who need the law; 2. because the law evolves (i.e. writ of kalikasan); 3. because the law helps us understand ourselves; 4. lawyers are a luxury because you only go to them in times of need

[@vlognoob8952]

I clap on my own every time I finish rewatching this! Most, if not all, persons in the intellectual community don't buy the attacks against this great man. With his current role and everything he has been through, he is definitely an important building block of our democracy especially the legal system! Salute all the way to Associate Justice Marvic Leonen!

[@richardgarrido804]

Marvic Leonen;a brilliant Lawyer:An assertive lawyer who state his opinions and make himself heard while remaining respectful of others.He’s compassionate,has a good and effective communication skills. ..when i grow up,i wanna be like him.

[@jmymindbureau1892]

I am here because I am trying to convince myself that to become a lawyer is a good thing.

[@victorpeng5531]

Become a lawyer is a very good thing.

[@sophialoren7855]

Go for it!

[@happysolitudetv]

This comment is a go signal from the universe.

[@jmymindbureau1892]

I made it! I passed the 2020/2021 BAR exam. Now, I am looking for ways on how to develop myself to become a good lawyer.

[@richiericharddesamito1093]

Idol, memorized word for words! I love this man! CJ Leonin. One of my inspiration of becoming a lawyer!

[@i_am_elle_gee6917]

Hail the next Supreme Court Chief Justice! The innovations he introduced have made law and justice more humane and accessible to the underprivileged. There is hope for Filipino society.

[@vilmoreaq1811]

I hope to be back here on this comment section soon as I become a lawyer, after I took my oath and signed the Role of an Attorney. To God Be The Glory 🙏 (c) 2022

[@jemm.8277]

Hoping you would achieve this dream. I just achieved mine after my 3rd try.

[@fafcya.3556]

I had goosebumps when Justice Leonen mentioned the case about La Bugal.

[@aerolchristopherinfante]

I remember watching this without knowing him. Now, I do.

[@aprilroserobles9015]

Nagenroll ako sa law school not because gusto ko but gusto ng parents ko. It was a sudden decision, hindi ko nga naisip na papasok ako. This is all so sudden, at hindi ko naman talaga gustong mag law school, pero eto na 'to. Pinapasok ako ni Lord, and I know He'll be with me, makakapagtapos ako at magiging Atty. I'll do my best kasi ayaw ko rin magkaroon ng regrets.

[@unboundfull]

It's a good thing that LAWYER'S like him lived by the words "PUBLIC SERVICE". God Bless you sir.

[@renatzkigab2616]

is he, a lawyer with no balls can get rid cases in a short period of time is that a good lawyer for you who plays "Justice denied, Justice delayed" good talker but not doer. Wtf!

[@pooperamaplays8785]

@@renatzkigab2616 How so? The SC is a collegial body that already means that cases are heard in divisions not by individual justices. The division only suggests how a case should be settled and that suggestion is circulated among the 15 justices clandestinely so we do not know how many suggestions are already circulating in the court. To blame one justice of incompetence is to blame the whole Supreme Court as incompetent as it is a collegial body where all justices have a say on how a case should be settled.

[@vlognoob8952]

@@renatzkigab2616 have you read his resume? He accomplished a lot.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Good thing you could still believe that sir. As fellow lawyer from Indonesia, I salute you

[@carmelogaite6197]

Nurlinda F Sihotang he’s actually a justice of the supreme court. Good things come to those who believe in the good in things. I am law student, hopefully becoming like him and you one day.

[@martindollete]

One of the best

[@judahaliposa1367]

People and their lawyers make the Law matter!

[@johntraviz6071]

I hope I can visit here again after I become a Lawyer😍

[@rinaangelacorpus]

witty and sharp -- the way we've always known marvic.

[@ianetabor]

7 years later and this still holds true :)

[@vlognoob8952]

He's the man!

[@shatoshi331]

yeah marvic leonen idol

[@ateudeng1715]

Anyone watching this video after the first day of the Oral Argument vs the Anti-Terror Law? :)

[@sophialoren7855]

Pahingi ng kapangyarihan Justice!

[@kalasagngbuhay9462]

May the Almighty God in heaven multifly the wisdom of Honorable Justice Marvic MVF Leonen, para sa bansang Pilipinas at higit sa lahat para sa Diyos.

[@josephalob5202]

Thats a quality of a good lawyer by upholding the law

[@tatianalopez2462]

The kind of lawyer with the most numbers of pending cases left hanging in the history. That must be really great.

[@sophialoren7855]

@@tatianalopez2462 debunked!

[@juliedelrosario]

GRABE 👏

[@happysolitudetv]

Parang nabasa ko sa Wikipedia ang transcript nito. Ito pala yun..

[@markjohnortiz730]

The poorest justice who only have 6 mil pesos. Salute

[@tatianalopez2462]

have u ever heard the offshore banking?

[@markjohnortiz730]

@@tatianalopez2462 have you heard the statement one who accuses must prove otherwise it just a tittle-tattle.

[@sophialoren7855]

@@tatianalopez2462 pathetic

[@happysolitudetv]

Winning a man like him is like winning a lottery already

[@GameXPTV]

lawyers live off litigation...There is a fundamental problem right there. I'm pretty sure shakespear tried to express his complete disdain for all lawyers without exception the way he could at the time.

[@claritabenzon1855]

Y

[@mherlhynsolitsep8061]

??????

[@josereydabalos185]

One law is understand iz lae of life save life in life of human sociaty enviroment sea mountain in space of lives in living goods life for services a livings of free in my own land becoz in one way of all is work at work for people needs learning of self reliance in the day of my own home you one me.

[@nielsky100]

one should not advertise a profession in public ...

[@vlognoob8952]

Where's the advertising here?

[@i.hate.shaving7104]

Why lawYerS exist? Bcoz people becoMe aBusive,irResPoNsive, tempteD and selfish. . . Be mOre godly :-)

[@futurekillerful]

ian lorenzo that's only some lawyers... there are some people like that in every profession

[@Pangyao78]

🤣 🤣 🤣 Turns out he is backlog leader 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@happysolitudetv]

Mere hearsay. Petition denied forevermore.

[@user-vh8yn1rv6r]

Impeach leonen

[@vlognoob8952]

Lol

[@princeacosta6202]

Nako,Isang bias at Incompetent na Punong Mahistrado!

[@dannyvillasenor2491]

MAHIRAP TALAGA PANIWALAAN PAG BAKLA.

[@badlongon525]

NPA!