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legal matters. The thesis is done under the supervision of a faculty and culminates when the
student faces a committee to defend his/her work.
Is Law a profession?
Law is a profession. A graduate of Bachelor of Laws who passes the Philippine Bar
Examination is called an Attorney or a Lawyer. Depending on which field of specialization a
Lawyer chooses, roles and responsibilities will significantly vary. Compared to other
professions, Lawyers have a wide array of jobs. This includes explaining the law and giving
general legal advice, representing a client and advising them on their legal situation, settling
disputes and supervising any agreements, drafting contracts and other legal documents,
analyzing legal documents, researching and gathering evidence, creating oral argument in the
courts, attending court hearings to defend clients, conveyancing (making documents necessary
for the transfer of properties such as deeds and mortgages) and prosecuting criminal suspects.
English: 12 units
History and/or Economics: 9 units
Social Sciences (Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Literature) : 21
units
Math : 6 units
Rizal: 3 units
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Recommendation letter: must submit a recommendation letter from reputable source and
from previous college dean or any faculty of member of his/her previous school.
Police clearance: must submit a copy of Police or NBI clearance showing no involvement
in cases of moral turpitude (rape, robbery, forgery).
Admission Test: an applicant shall be required to take the Law Aptitude Examination
(LAE) or the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) before being accepted. He/she will then
be evaluated according to the score that he/she obtains. There are schools that require an
above average rating or depending on the specified rating set by the school.
Interview: must undergo a separate interview with the College Admissions Officer as well
as the College Dean.
Employment status: there are schools that do not accept applicants who are currently
employed. They only admit those who can be full time students.
What skills, traits and attitude will help you succeed in this
course?
The following characteristics will help you survive Law school:
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Analytical and Logical reasoning the ability to review complex written documents,
draw inferences and create connections among legal evidences
Critical thinking the ability to discern concepts, comprehend evidences and integrate
them with certain legal theories
Reasoning skill the ability to discover underlying principles between two or more
subjects and use it to solve a case.
Organization ability to sort, order and manage large volumes of exhibits, documents,
files, evidence, data and other information.
Sound Judgment the ability to consistently think clearly, carefully, and independently.
Attention to detail the ability to eye pertinent data and evidences that can be used for a
case
Stellar communication skills the ability to proficiently speak and write English and
convey information in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
Memorization skills the ability to recall concepts that have been previously studied and
apply it to new cases.
Apprenticeship
Law schools who accept employed students do not require apprenticeships and on the job
trainings. Instead, to supplement for the lack of hands on experience, they are required to attend
seminars and selected court hearings. Most of these activities are scheduled on weekends or
selected days of the week.
The apprenticeship program requires qualified attorneys who will assist the students in the actual
practice of law. The supervising attorney evaluates the performance of the students and
recommends to the Dean whether academic credits can be granted on the basis of such
evaluation. Students must earn a total of four (4) academic credits from apprenticeship work to
be eligible for graduation.
Specializations
The most common fields of specializations in Law are as follows:
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Constitutional Law the body of law that regulates the federal, state, and local
governments; most often associated with fundamental rights like equal protection, the right
to bear arms, freedom of religion, and the right to free speech.
Criminal Law body of rules that defines conduct prohibited by the government because it
threatens and harms public safety and welfare; examples are kidnapping, rape, robbery,
murder, rebellion.
Business Law governs transactions between business entities, contracts, sales, business
organizations, property, and bailments.
Labor Law an area of the law that deals with the rights of employers, employees, and
labor organizations.
Civil Law covers disputes between individuals, companies and sometimes local or central
government.
Tax Law covers the rules, policies and laws that oversee the tax process, which involves
charges on estates, transactions, property, income, licenses and more by the government.
Family Law an area of the law that deals with familyrelated matters and domestic
relations; examples include annulment, adoption, child custody.
successfully completes a one (1) year refresher course for each examination. Once a candidate
fails in his/her fourth and fifth attempt, he/she will be required to take another one year refresher
course, after which, the candidate may again take the sixth and final bar examination.
The result of the board examination is usually released during March, 5 months after the exam.
Admission requirements:
Generally speaking, admission requirements for both programs are similar.
Duration:
Both programs take 4 years to complete.
Curriculum:
The J.D. program requires students to finish the core bar subjects in 2.5 years, and take
elective subjects.
Thesis:
The J.D. program requires you to prepare and defend a thesis. In the L.L.B. program, a
thesis is not always required (its up to the school).
Apprenticeship:
The J.D. program always requires an apprenticeship, while the L.L.B. doesnt always require
one (its up to the school).
Junior Associate Attorney lawyers who recently passed the bar exam and
work as assistants to senior lawyers in firms
MidLevel Positions
Tax Lawyer possess strong knowledge of tax laws and issues including
income, property, gift and federal tax.
Senior Legal Counsel responsible for providing quality and timely legal
support and advice: the primary lawyer in major cases
Law Professor conduct the law classes according to the college academic
standards and rules.
Advanced Positions
Senior Partner in a Law Firm the primary responsibility for managing the
business of the Firm, with particular emphasis on the provision of legal services,
the performance of all partners and other time keepers and financial performance,
client relationships and satisfaction.
Law firm owner a highly tenured lawyer who owns a legal clinic
Court Judge preside over cases brought before the court and review legal
briefs, arguments and evidence presented by the defense and the prosecution
Associate Justice second to the highest position in the Supreme Court; votes on
cases, drafts opinions
Attorney General the main legal advisor to the government, and in some
jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsibility for law
enforcement, public prosecutions or even ministerial responsibility for legal
affairs
Law Clerk receives and files documents and vital records; maintains all files as
keeper of files and records
Court Reporter provides the verbatim official record of all court testimony and
activity and, when necessary, grand jury proceedings; prepares transcripts of court
proceedings as directed.
Law Librarians analyze legal sources for accuracy and quality; they are responsible
for selecting new books and information resources for the library
Private Investigator find facts and analyze information about legal, financial, and
personal matters; verify people's backgrounds, finding missing persons, and
investigating computer crimes.
Salary Levels
Salary levels for graduates of the L.L.B. program vary greatly. It depends whether you
passed the Philippines Bar Exam and became a registered lawyer, whether you work in a
private law firm, a legal department of a company or in the government sector, your
specialization, experience and abilities.
Generally speaking, salaries for certified lawyers would be quite high compared to the
average salary in the Philippines.
R. S.
Studied Bachelor of laws
at San Beda College , Manila
Graduated: 1992
My current job:
I am now a lawyer and a Philippine Supreme Court professor. I mostly travel to places and give
lectures to professors, lawyers, directors, and judges.
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