UNIVERSITY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

SCHOOL OF LAW AND GOVERNANCE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ON THE

LAW PROGRAM (JURIS DOCTOR)

What happens to the Institute of Political Economy now that we are already the School of Law & Governance? The Institute of Political Economy essentially has grown into what is now the School of Law and Governance, whose vision is to provide education in all areas and fields that are relevant to the law and governance of a society. Hence, other disciplines and social science fields will be taught and studied within this new School. What is the curriculum of the Law program? The curriculum for the Law program conforms to that prescribed by the Supreme Court and the Legal Education Board. However, aside from training for success in the Bar exams, the SLG Law program will also offer subjects that enable graduates to have a multidisciplinary appreciation for the field of law, as well as give them the skill sets necessary in todays globalized legal profession (with particular emphasis on the ASEAN region). Where will classes be held? Classes will be held at the University of Asia and the Pacific campus in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Who are the faculty members of the Law program of the School of Law and Governance (SLG)? The law program faculty consists of jurists, law practitioners and legal scholars who have established themselves in their respective fields. Homegrown faculty members from UA&P will also be part of the roster. Who is the dean of the SLG? Attorney Joaquin E. San Diego is the Dean of the School of Law and Governance. What is the difference between an LL.B, normally offered in other law schools, and the JD Program offered by UA&P? Modern trends in legal education lean towards the Juris Doctor Law Program, which is recognized internationally as a postgraduate degree, vis-a-vis the Bachelor of Laws degree, which is considered in some jurisdictions as an undergraduate program. The Juris Doctor Law Program also offers subjects not found in the LL.B, and also requires the submission of legal papers or thesis. Will UA&P graduates still need to take the Law School Qualifying Test (LSQT)? Yes, UA&P graduates will still need to take the Law School Qualifying Test. Should applicants still review for the LSQT? The LSQT is based on standard competitive exams for law schools. Applicants have the prerogative to review for the exam, which is composed of four (4) subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Quantitative Ability, and Figural Reasoning. Do we have to be in the Political Economy course to be admitted to the Law program? No. Anybody with a degree and has earned at least 18 units of English, 6 units of Mathematics, and 18 units of Social Science subjects, as well as having passed the SLG law qualifying tests, may be admitted into the Law Program. Are there scholarships available for the Law program? So far, the scholarships offered are based only on merit. The evaluation for scholarships will look into the results of the Law School Qualifying Test, the academic performance of the applicant in his or her undergraduate course, and the result of the qualifying interview for the School of Law and Governance. What is the schedule of classes for the Law program? Classes are expected to start from 5:00 pm onwards for weekdays, and (for certain subjects) during the day on Saturdays.

Will law students also have a mentoring program? True to UA&Ps brand of education, the Law program will also provide professional mentoring to its students. How does professional mentoring work? This system of personal formation revolves around one-on-one mentoring sessions, which are regular, confidential conversations between the student and his or her mentor about student life. In principle, the sessions occur for thirty minutes once a month. However, if circumstances permit, the mentor can meet his or her students as often as needed. The mentoring program is gender specific: female students are assigned female mentors; male students, male mentors. Can one underload in the Law Program? No. It is the policy of the SLG not to allow underloading for students in the Law program.

To take the Law School Qualifying Test, the applicant must submit the following no later than two weeks before examination date: Duly accomplished registration form, available on slg.uap.asia Photocopy of collegiate transcript of records showing compliance with eligibility requirements (available at slg.uap.asia) for admission Certification of candidacy for graduation or photocopy of diploma; or photocopy of school ID 3 copies of I.D. picture, size 2 x 2 with white background Proof of payment of testing fee of P1,500.00

LAW SCHOOL QUALIFYING TEST February 22, 2014 Saturday 1-5:30 pm

Exam Venue: Case Room 1 and 2, Administration and Library Building University of Asia and the Pacific Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

All requirements for the LSQT must be submitted to the SLG by February 18, 2014.

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