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EC 1-3. Before recommending an applicant for admission, a lawyer should satisfy himself that

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the applicant is of good moral character. Although a lawyer should not become a self-appointed

investigator or judge of applicants for admission, he should report to proper officials all

unfavorable information he possesses relating to the character or other qualifications of an

applicant.

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