LAW SCHOOL ACADEMIC CALENDARSCHOOL YEAR 2014-2015 First Semester: June 3, 2014 - October 3, 2014 June 2, Monday June 12, Thursday July 12-18, Saturday-Friday July 31, Thursday August 14-20, Thursday-Wednesday August 21, Thursday August 25, Monday September 27-30, Saturday-Tuesday October 1-3, Wednesday-Friday Classes begin Holiday - Independence Day First preliminary examinations Holiday - Eid-Ul-Fitr Second preliminary examinations Holiday - Martyrdom of Benigno Aquino Holiday - National Heroes Day Final examinations Final examinations Second Semester: November 3, 2014 - March 13, 2015 November 1, Saturday November 3, Monday November 30, Sunday December 6-12, Saturday-Friday December 20, Saturday January 5, 2015, Monday January 24-30, Saturday-Friday February 5-7, Thursday-Saturday February 25, Wedneesday March 7-13, Saturday-Friday March 29, Sunday Holiday - All Saints Day Classes begin Holiday - Bonifacio Day First preliminary examinations Christmas vacation begins Classes resume Second preliminary examinations University Week Holiday - EDSA Revolution Day Final examinations Commencement This academic calendar was prepared on the assumption that the legal holidays during the time the calendar was prepared remain as is for the school year. If additional days are declared as legal holidays (such as a succeeding Monday or a preceding Friday), then the University reserves the right to consider the option of adjusting its calendar, to ensure that contact hours are not unduly affected. Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Academic Calendar ...................................................................Inside Front Cover Officers of the Administration .............................................................................. 2 Faculty ....................................................................................................................... 3 General Information ............................................................................................... 6 History of the University.............................................................................. 6 Mission of the University ............................................................................. 7 JRU Core Values ............................................................................................ 7 Objectives of the University ......................................................................... 7 Institutional Outcomes ................................................................................. 8 Program Outcomes ....................................................................................... 8 Admission Requirements ............................................................................. 8 Tuition and Other Fees ................................................................................. 9 Withdrawals and Refunds ......................................................................... 11 Curriculum Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Laws.................................................................................... 13 Description of Courses ......................................................................................... 15 QUIAMBAO Assistant Dean. MARTIN Assistant Principal. Athletics Office LEODIGARIO M. Liberal Arts. ACEBEDO Dean. SUPAN Director. Research Office BRIAN GAIL E. BAUTISTA Director. DELA CRUZ Assistant Director. QUITALES Director. Budget & Payroll Office MILANI M. ANTIPORDA Dean. Business and Accountancy BONIFACIO C. GARCIA Dean. SABA Dean. AUSTRIA Dean. High School MICHELLE S. Administrative & Personnel Office RONALD DEXTER V. LUISA Z. GUILLERMO Assistant Director. Marketing & Communications Office LILIA R. Information Technology Office WENDY R.Information Systems NORMA M. Treasury Office RAMON C. FERNANDEZ Director. CABALLES Assistant Director.Financial Affairs MA. Engineering & Maintenance Office MENDELSON P. PRADO Assistant Director. Criminology and Education CAROL A. FERNANDEZ Director. DIMASACAT Vice President .Administrative Affairs MA. CERCADO Dean. Accounting MA. QUIBA Director. TALENS Director. Graduate School Director. Elementary School CEZAR C. BATE Vice President – Quality Management NOEL A. FABELLA President BARBARA WONG-FERNANDEZ Vice President – Academic Affairs THEODORE U. Administrative & Personnel Office JOSE P. Guidance & Testing Office MARIA KARENINA S. EVANGELIO Assistant Registrar . CRISTINA F. Student Affairs FABIAN B. CRUZ Director. SABA University Registrar CARLITO D. Law School EDNA C. Office of the President MANUEL A. CALAGUAS Vice President . DEL MUNDO University Librarian JOSEPH S. High School NOEMI R. Law School RECHILDA B. CARMELA F. DAVID Dean. BAUTISTA Dean. Information Technology Office ROSELA D. Nursing ELENITA G. MONTALVO Vice President . CULALA Principal. IBARDOLAZA Assistant Director. Engineering & Maintenance Office ROMEL C. Computer Studies RENANTE G.Page 2 OFFICERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION VICENTE K. Hospitality and Tourism Management EFREN JOSE Y. BATE Director. Elementary School BENJIE A. VIERNES Assistant Principal. BUGARIN Assistant Librarian JOSEPHINE B. Administrative & Personnel Office GRACE MARIE B. NAVARRO Principal. Ateneo de Manila. BS. Member. University of the Philippines. Member. Member. University of Santo Tomas. Ateneo de Manila. Member. Lumbera. LLB (Cum Laude). University of Bristol. San Beda College. University of the East. Philippine Bar Alexander C. Nicolas. AB (Magna Cum Laude). University of the Philippines. BS-Acc (Cum Laude). Philippine Bar Monique Quisumbing-Ignacio. LLB.F. Philippine Bar Raul B. MBA. BSC. San Beda College. Marifosque. Jose Rizal University. Bautista. LLB. AB. Philippine Bar Nesauro H. LLB. Fainza. Member. Member. Ateneo de Manila. Jose Rizal University. BSA. Member. BA. Dy. Ateneo de Manila. Jr. San Sebastian College. Philippine Bar Rodolfo R. Medina. AB. LLB. University of the Philippines. Member.Page 3 FACULTY Eduardo J. Philippine Bar Jesus T. Philippine Bar Maria Carolina Legarda. Abella. Philippine Bar Teresita L. University of the Philippines. LLB. AB. Far Eastern University. England. BSBA. University of the Philippines. Dedace. Philippine Bar Lorelee P. Jose Rizal University. LLB. Philippine Bar Frederick G. University of the Philippines.V. LLB. Ateneo de Manila. University of Santo Tomas. University of the Philippines. PSBA. Philippine Bar Rizalina V. Far Eastern University. University of Michigan (USA). Javier. Colegio de San Juan de Letran. University of the East. Jose Rizal University. Cadiz-Casaclang. Member. Member. Member. BSDC. Member. Juris Doctor (Second Honor). Member. LLB (Cum Laude). Cruz. Philippine Bar . Arellano University. University of the East. LLB. Ateneo de Manila. Philippine Bar Lilia R. BCS (Magna Cum Laude). San Sebastian College. Ortega. Member. Dean. LLB. Firme. LLB (2nd Honor). LLB (Cum Laude). Philippine Bar Wilfredo Francis G. MBA. Member. Philippine Bar Noel M. University of the Philippines. Member. LLB. Philippine Bar Rean Mayo D. Member. Member. MPA. Member. AB. Borja. Olmos. LLB (Cum Laude). LLM. AB (Cum Laude). LLB. Philippine Bar Maria Gracia A. University of Santo Tomas. Philippine Bar Rustico C. AB. Law School. LLB. Far Eastern University. Jose Rizal College. Alameda. University of the Philippines. JRU. Philippine Bar Elmo M. LLB (Valedictorian). BCS. Siliman University. Member. De La Salle University. LLB. University of Manila. LLB. LLB. Philippine Bar Bonifacio S. London. Philippine Bar Bienvenido Jose V. MBA-SMP. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (United Kingdom). LLB. Member. Philippine Bar Danrex Joseph V. Silao. University of the East. LLB. LLB. Philippine Bar Elmer T. LLB. MBA. LLB. Member. Adamson University. University of Santo Tomas. Tang. Member. Fellow and Diplomate. LLM. AB. Philippine Bar Rodolfo V. Philippine Bar Noremiel M. Pascua. (Valedictorian). University of the Philippines. Jr. AB. De La Salle University. Member. BSBA. Philippine Bar Editha Arciaga-Santos. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Radan. Member. Jose Rizal College. Jose Rizal University. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Member. AB. Jose Rizal College. AB. Arellano University. University of Santo Tomas. Tianco. Philippine Bar Edilberto G. University of the East. AB. Far Eastern University. San Beda College. BSE (Cum Laude). Member. University of Santo Tomas (Benemeritus). Roldan. Rabuya. AB (Cum Laude). AB. Philippine Academy of Family Physician. University of Santo Tomas. Mapua Institute of Technology. Quintos. Assistant Dean. Clinical Pharmacology. LLB (Cum Laude). LLB. Tapdasan. University of Santo Tomas. LLB Jose Rizal College. BSZ. Member. Philippine Bar Marilou R. LLM. AB. Far Eastern University. Villarosa. Philippine Bar Honorato V. Member. LLB. Member. LLB. Member. Araullo University. Far Eastern University. Niduaza. Member. BSC. University of the East. Philippine Bar Gloria P. BS. Member. Law School. Philippine Bar Flordeliza M. Fellow and Diplomate. Tamang. Romero. Philippine Bar Carroll U. AA (Cum Laude). Quiambao. LLB. BSME. University of the Philippines. Philippine Normal College. San Beda College. Jose Rizal College. Reyes. Member. MD. Colegio de San Juan de Letran. Villareal II. London School of Economics and Political Science. Member. Philippine Bar Wilfred R. Jose Rizal University. JRU. Philippine College of Pharmaceutical Medicine. Philippine Bar Edgardo M. Philippine Bar Joselito C. BSc Economics. Philippine Bar . LLB. MBA. Far Eastern University. Philippine Bar Manuel A. Member. Ateneo de Manila University.Page 4 Julieta Zinnia A. Member. LLB. San Beda College. Far Eastern University. Adamson University. Sandoval. Colegio de San Juan de Letran. Member. LLB. University of the Philippines. Ateneo de Manila University. Far Eastern University. Member. Manuel L.Page 5 Christian G. Member. Zalameda. LLB. Philippine Bar Josephine M. Advento-Vito Cruz. Member. LLB (Salutatorian). San Sebastian College. Villasis. San Sebastian College. Philippine Bar . AB. LLB. Philippine Bar Rodil V. AB. Quezon University. During its more than half a century of existence. It has continued to provide educational services since 1919 except during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II when it remained closed as a gesture of protest inspite of repeated attempts by the occupation authorities at the time to have it opened. and armed forces officers of general rank. acknowledged leaders in the various fields of industry. Its founder was the late Vicente Fabella. agriculture and trade. and Philippine Association of Personnel Management in Private Schools (PAPMIPS) in 1997. Manila. some ambassadors. a justice of the Supreme Court. the University has achieved the singular distinction of having produced a remarkable number of successful graduates who have enjoyed the respect of the nation. Among them are included a President of the Philippines. The University was first located at R. no less than twenty heads of banks and financial corporations. commerce. The University is a founding member of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) in 1932. The name was subsequently changed to Jose Rizal College in 1922. several heads of educational institutions. of the Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (PACSB) in 1962. Commerce. It offered the four-year bachelor’s degree course in Commerce as well as the high school course. the first Filipino certified public accountant. in honor of the great Filipino patriot and martyr who tried to awaken his countrymen in his writings to the need for economic selfsufficiency and independence. faced with the need for expanded facilities. transferred in 1950 to its present site in Mandaluyong City. It . then part of the province of Rizal and subsequently Metro Manila. The University re-opened after the end of the war in 1945 and.Page 6 GENERAL INFORMATION HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY Jose Rizal University was originally founded as the Far Eastern College School of Accounts. and Finance in 1919 as a non-stock non-profit non-sectarian private educational institution to blaze the trail in the field of commercial education. of the Private Education Retirement Annuity Association (PERAA) in 1974. several members of the legislature and of the Cabinet. Hidalgo Street in Quiapo. gives ones best and committed to the goals of the University. The careful combination of proven competence in instruction plus valuable experience in the practice of the profession has been the guide of the University in the selection of faculty members. as inspired by the ideals of the founder. OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY The Constitutional mandate defines the aims of education as the inculcation of love of country. A Rizalian is: Responsible. the University aims (1) not only to provide students with basic tools that will prepare them for their first job but also to ensure that they are well equipped to succeed in today’s rapidly changing technological world. feelings and ideals. A fair and caring person fully aware of others’ rights. With Integrity. Considerate and Courteous. technological. MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY The University aims to develop its students to become useful and responsible citizens through the effective transfer of relevant knowledge and desirable values. and scientific. has formed the basis for the impressive educational record of the University. A person who acts truthfully. JRU CORE VALUES Our core values define how we behave individually and collectively. the development of moral character and personal discipline. This policy. More specifically. attentive.Page 7 can rightfully claim that it has contributed its share in the molding of character and training of the successful graduates. combined with carefully planned programs in the various disciplines and adequate facilities. and (2) to develop in its students the personal and intellectual qualities . morally and ethically. A team player who is focused. and vocational efficiency. the teaching of the duties of citizenship. 2) Demonstrate increased awareness of the needs of the poor. articulate and apply the law effectively. such as sensitivity. creativity. To be eligible for admission. 3) Contribute towards the promotion and advancement of justice and the improvement of its administration. and 5) Conscientiously pursue the lofty goals of the legal profession and fully adhere to its ethical norms taking into account Rizalian values. and (5) by encouraging active participation in the process of national development. (4) by teaching the art of the utilization of knowledge. vision and leadership potentials. (1) by providing balanced instruction in general education and technical knowledge. (3) by inculcating respect for the truth. deprived and oppressed sectors of society. Given the national objectives. PROGRAM OUTCOMES Graduates of the Bachelor of Laws (LlB) or Juris Doctor (JD) program are able to: 1) Pass the bar examinations and engage in the practice of law. 4) Analyze. the legal system and legal institutions in the light of historical and contemporary development of law in the Philippines and in other countries. (2) by stressing the principles of representative government in a free society. INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES A JRU graduate has the competencies and values in the disciplinal area completed such that he/she is a useful and responsible citizen of the country.Page 8 which characterize an educated person. the applicant must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in arts or . ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A prospective student enrolling in the Law School should submit any valid admission credentials to be evaluated by the Dean. the objective of the University is to train young men and women to become responsible and useful citizens of the nation. including barring student from taking examinations and/or being dropped from the enrollment rolls if necessary. An application for admission (JRU Form 1) may be obtained from the Law School office. and all those policies and procedures contained in this General Information Manual or any other Policies and Procedures Manuals now existing or will come to existence within the duration of their enrolment. withdrawal or dropping policies. TUITION AND OTHER FEES The tuition fee for the semester for each student will depend upon the total number of units taken. Upon submission. and 18 units in the Social Sciences. students/parents/guardians acknowledge and agree that they shall abide by all the policies and procedures of the University regarding. Student/parents/guardians further acknowledge and agree that should they violate any of these policies. 18 units in English. Room T-11. In addition to the foregoing requirements. the University has the absolute right to enforce sanctions and penalties upon them as called for in these Manuals. Miscellaneous and other fees may be charged depending on the course and subject enrolled.) indicated thereon. a certification of subjects taken and their respective grades. Further documentation to be submitted is an original transcript of records of the degree earned with the Special Order (S. The details of tuition and miscellaneous fees are included herewith and are available at the Student Account Section of the Accounting Office. and a certification of good moral character from the school or college last attended. all school fees payment and collection. enrolment acceptance and retention.O.Page 9 sciences and must have earned at least 6 units in Mathematics. By enrolling in the University. the application must be accompanied by two 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 ID pictures. A “prompt payment discount” of 10% of the tuition fee is given if full payment of all tuition fees and miscellaneous fees is made before the opening of . transfer students must submit an honorable dismissal. This includes students who do not settle financial obligations to the University on time and those who issue “bounced checks”. A student is not considered enrolled unless the tuition fee or the first installment and all pertinent miscellaneous fees have been paid. Further information about prompt payment discount schedule and the deadline for enjoying such privilege may be obtained at the Student Account Section at Room A-13.Page 10 classes (Prompt Payment Discount). Students who will pay tuition fees and miscellaneous fees after the prompt payment discount period but on or before the 11th day from the opening of classes can no longer avail the prompt payment discount and will be charge the full published rate. Please note that the student with delinquent accounts shall be subject to penalties.00) if full payment is not made on or before 11th day from the opening of classes. . Students who pay on installment basis shall be charged an “Incomplete Down-payment fine” of Five Hundred (Php 500. A “Non Payment Fine” equivalent to Two Hundred (Php 200. in addition to the other requirements for enrolment. The last day of enrolment without fine is the first day of regular classes. Students who are not able to pay tuition and miscellaneous fees in full on or before 11th day from the opening of classes shall automatically be considered as paying on “installment basis” and shall be charged the installment rates.5%.00) PESOS shall be charged to those students who fails to pay the minimum payment required on installment accounts as they become due. the “prompt payment discount” is reduced to 7. Any student who is allowed to enroll after the said date shall be considered as a late enrollee and is subject to the late enrolment fine. if payment is made through credit card. However. Subsequent to enrolment. which has already been paid by the student. . This shall be in addition to the appropriate charges imposed for dropping the subjects. that has already been paid by the student provided that the student has properly filed the appropriate JRU Form for dropping of subjects. except when the withdrawal of the subject is due to the failure of a prerequisite for that subject. the student shall not be charged any amount.Page 11 WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS A distinction is made between students who officially withdraw and students who drop. The student shall be charged the appropriate amount for dropping of subjects. When no written notification is made. his knowledge having been obtained after his enrollment due to failure of the faculty to submit the final grade on time. the University shall refund the portion of the tuition fee and any directly corresponding miscellaneous fees pertaining to the subject withdrawn. if the student officially withdraws his/her enrollment for any reason. This policy shall be imposed regardless of whether or not the student has been attending his classes. In which in case. except when the withdrawal of the subject is due to the failure of a prerequisite for that subject. the student is considered drop. the University shall refund all payments already made. the student shall be charged 20% of the total published tuition and miscellaneous fees due or total installment tuition and miscellaneous fee due depending on their mode of payments. In which in case. but will charge the student the amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Pesos (Php 2. If a student officially notified the University of the withdrawal of his/her enrolment or any portion of his/her enrolment within fifteen (15) calendar days after the beginning of classes. If the student withdraws only portion of his/her enrolment. regardless of the actual attendance. prior to the start of classes. and charge in full for the entire semester.800. the student shall not be charged any amount and the University shall refund that portion of the tuition fee and any directly corresponding miscellaneous fees pertaining to the subject withdrawn. prior to the start of the classes. Withdrawal are permitted within thirty days after the beginning of classes provided the university is notified promptly in writing on F-REG-004 and the request is approved by the Registrar and the Vice President for Finance.00) as processing fee. his knowledge having been obtained after his enrollment due to failure of the faculty to submit the final grade on time. which has already been paid by the student. This shall be in addition to the appropriate charges imposed for dropping the subjects. which has already been paid by the student. If a student officially notified the University of the withdrawal of his/her enrolment. the student shall be charged 50% of the total published tuition and miscellaneous fees due or total installment tuition and miscellaneous fee due depending on their mode of payments. In which in case. . In no case will tuition fee be refunded or reduced because of absences from or suspension of classes for any reason whatsoever. the student shall not be charged any amount and the University shall refund that portion of the tuition fee and any directly corresponding miscellaneous fees pertaining to the subject withdrawn. This policy shall be imposed regardless of whether or not the student has been attending his classes. This policy shall be imposed regardless of whether or not the student has been attending his classes. the student shall not be charged any amount and the University shall refund that portion of the tuition fee and any directly corresponding miscellaneous fees pertaining to the subject withdrawn. This shall be in addition to the appropriate charges imposed for dropping the subjects.Page 12 If a student officially notified the University of the withdrawal of his/her enrolment or any portion of his/her enrolment more than fifteen (15) but not more than thirty (30) calendar days after the beginning of classes. his knowledge having been obtained after his enrollment due to failure of the faculty to submit the final grade on time. except when the withdrawal of the subject is due to the failure of a prerequisite for that subject. or any portion of his/her enrolment more than thirty (30) calendar days after the beginning of classes. his knowledge having been obtained after his enrollment due to failure of the faculty to submit the final grade on time. except when the withdrawal of the subject is due to the failure of a prerequisite for that subject. In which in case. the student shall be charged 100% of the total published tuition and miscellaneous fees due or total installment tuition and miscellaneous fee due depending on their mode of payments. Further details regarding withdrawals and refunds are available at the Student Accounts Section. Page 13 CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF LAWS (Ll.) First Semester LS LS LS LS LS LS 111 (Persons & Family Relations) 112 (Constitutional Law I) 114 (Criminal Law I) 113 (Legal Writing) 117 (Legal Research) 118 (Statutory Construction) First Semester LS LS LS LS LS LS LS LS 211 (Property) 215 (Sales) 2105 (Criminal Procedure) 2104 (Labor Law I) 2101 (Agrarian Law & Soc Leg) 2106 (Land Titles & Deeds) 2102 (Human Rights Law) 2103 (Nat Res & Envmtl Law) First Semester LS LS LS LS LS LS LS LS FIRST YEAR Units Second Semester 313 (Succession) 311 (Business Org I) 3104 (Taxation I) 315 (Transportation) 318 (Insurance) 3101 (Conflict of Laws) 3102 (Legal Medicine) 3103 (Elec/Jurisdiction) 4 3 3 2 2 2 16 LS LS LS LS LS LS LS LS LS LS LS LS Units 224 (Civil Procedure) 221 (Negotiable Instruments) 222 (Credit Transactions) 229 (Labor Law II) 2202 (Adm & Elec Law) 2203 (Public Intl Law) 2201 (Alternative Disp Res) 4 3 3 3 2 3 2 20 THIRD YEAR Units Second Semester 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 19 5 3 4 2 3 17 SECOND YEAR Units Second Semester 4 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 21 Units 121 (Obligatns & Contracts) 123 (Constitutional Law II) 1203 (Criminal Law II) 1201 (Legal Tech & Logic) 1202 (Basic Legal Ethics) LS LS LS LS LS LS LS 327 (Evidence) 321 (Business Org II) 324 (Taxation II) 323 (Special Proceedings) 328 (Torts & Damages) 3201 (Legal Forms) 3202(Prob Areas in Leg Eth) Units 4 4 3 2 2 2 3 20 .B. Page 14 First Semester LS LS LS LS LS LS LS 4102 (Const Law Review) 412 (Civil Law Review I) 411 (Criminal Law Review) 4101 (Remedial Law Review I) 417 (Labor Law Review) 418 (Securities Act) 415 (Prac Court I-Practicum V) FOURTH YEAR Units Second Semester 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 21 LS LS LS LS LS LS Units 423 (Remedial Law Review II) 422 (Civil Law Review II) 421 (Commercial Law Review) 4201 (Leg Couns & Soc Resp) 425 (Practice Court II) 4202 (Elective/Tax Review) 4 4 4 2 2 2 18 . support. Credit: 4 units. An introduction of legal writing techniques. circumstances affecting criminal liability. case digesting and reporting analysis. The course will introduce structures to the methodology of legal research and the preparation of legal opinions. paternity and filiation. and emancipation. memoranda. stages of execution. expository or critical paper on any subject approved by the faculty member teaching it.Page 15 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES FIRST YEAR. LS 112: Constitutional Law I. Criminal Law I. the extent and extinction of criminal liability as well as the understanding of penalties in criminal law. classes. LS 113. to examine the legal norms affecting civil personality. the Indeterminate Sentence Law and the Probation Law. LS 118: Statutory Construction (formerly Law 124). Credit: 3 units. A survey and evaluation of basic principles dealing with the structure of the Philippine Government. it involves applied legal bibliography. juvenile delinquency. LS 114. marriage. absence. conjugal partnership of gains. A detailed examination into the characteristics of criminal law. legal reasoning and preparation of legal opinions or memoranda. crimes. habitual delinquency. the nature of felonies. including the rules of procedure relative to the foregoing. FIRST SEMESTER LS 111: Persons and Family Relations. adaption. the matrimonial regimes of absolute community. surnames. LS 117: Legal Research. property relations between husband and wife. Legal Writing. . Credit: 2 units. The course covers Articles 1-113 of the Revised Penal Code and related laws. A course that explores the use and force of statutes and the principles and methods of their construction and interpretation. legal separation. guardianship. Credit: 2 units. Credit: 2 units. and complete separation of property. persons criminally liable. Credit: 3 units. their nature and theories. A basic course on the law of persons and the family which first views the effect and application of laws. parental authority. warranties. . An in-depth consideration on the provisions of the Civil Code on the contract of sale. A comprehensive study of the Constitution. and the different modes of acquiring ownership. the elements and characteristics of ownership. LS 123: Constitutional Law II. the courts and the client. easements or servitudes. LS 215: Sales. nuisance. Credit: 3 units. defective contracts. Credit: 2 units. An in-depth study of the nature. LS 1202: Basic Legal Ethics (formerly Law 424). The course includes assignment of credits and incorporeal rights. deductions. natural obligations. usufruct. Credit: 4 units. as amended. arguments and expositions. Credit: 2 units. the Bulk Sales Law. and conventional and legal redemption. quasi-contracts. and the Nationalization Law. A course on the methods of reasoning. their nature. the bill of rights and judicial review of acts affecting them. possession. and estoppel. syllogisms. LS 2105: Criminal Procedure. LS 1203: Criminal Law II. remedies against breach of contract. Credit: 3 units. kinds and effect of obligations and their extinguishment. A course that focuses on the canons of the legal ethics involving the duties and responsibilities of the lawyer with respect to the public or society. the truth table demonstrating invalidity and inconsistency of arguments. A comprehensive appraisal of specific felonies penalized in Book II of the Revised Penal Code. its nature and form. the obligations of the vendor and the vendee.Page 16 FIRST YEAR. form and interpretation. Credit: 5 units. contracts in general. SECOND YEAR. It also includes the logical organization of legal language and logical testing of judicial reasoning. LS 1201: Legal Technique and Logic. Credit: 3 units. their requisites. FIRST SEMESTER LS 211: Property. The study of the different kinds of property. SECOND SEMESTER LS 121: Obligations and Contracts. A study of the procedural rules governing the trial and disposition of criminal cases in court including jurisdiction of courts in criminal cases. Credit: 4 units. elements and corresponding penalties. the bar or legal profession. and Phil Health. 27. LS 2103. Land Titles and Deeds (formerly Law 225). including the law on the Social Security System. and The TESDA Law (R. Study focused on the aspects of protecting. LS 2104. Book II on Human Resources Development. 7277). SECOND SEMESTER LS 221: Negotiable Instruments Law. including mortgages. The course is a study of the statutory provisions governing negotiable instruments which is mainly the Negotiable Instruments Law. and child abuse. Credit: 2 units.Page 17 LS 2106. sureties and other securities or collaterals.A. defending and seeking redress for violations of human rights in the Philippines. sexual harassment. Credit: 2 units. Credit: 3 units. Labor Law I. 1529 otherwise known as The Land Registration Decree including registration under Cadastral Law. . No. LS 2102. LS 222: Credit Transactions. The study of the laws governing loans and deposits. pledge. Agrarian Law and Social Legislation. as well as the applicable provisions of the Code of Commerce. Safety and Social Welfare Benefits. guaranty. Credit: 2 units. Human Rights Law. the Government Service Insurance System. and the Special Security Act ad the Government Service Insurance Act. paternity leave. Natural Resources and Environmental Law.A. antichresis. The study includes existing laws protecting the environment and the ecosystem and prevailing rules against despoliation of the environment. It also includes registration of deeds involving registered property. Credit: 3 units. Credit: 3 units. A study of the constitutional provisions and special laws governing natural resources their use and disposition. 8042). protection and welfare of women workers.D. Book III on Conditions of Employment. Book IV on Health. 7796) and the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (R. the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program and related laws and regulations. including the special laws on 13th month pay. An introduction to Philippine Labor Laws and covers the Preliminary Title. A study of Presidential Decree No. SECOND YEAR. Credit: 3 units. Pre-Employment (Book I) and Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act (R.A. The system and method of registration of real property under Act 496 as amended by P. LS 2101. Partnership (Title IX) and Trusts (Title V) of the Civil Code. representation issue. Credit: 2 units. LS 229. Credit: 2 units. unfair labor practices. A study of the basic principles of international law and an overview of the legal principles governing international relations based. . and the decisions of international tribunals and bodies. among others. Alternative Dispute Resolution. 9285. A course combining the laws on Agency (Title X). then it will consider the laws and principles applicable to public officers. THIRD YEAR. A study of the law on jurisdiction of courts in civil actions and Rules 1 to 71 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure. LS 224. Provisional Remedies and Special Civil Actions. The study of the rules is supplemented by a study of applicable jurisprudence. and election law. FIRST SEMESTER LS 311: Agency. Civil Procedure (formerly law 311). LS 2201. labor organizations. The course will first cover development and application of principles and doctrines governing administrative agencies with rule-making and adjudicative functions. Credit: 3 units. lockouts. it will examine the law regulating the conduct of elections and the law on pre-proclamation contests and election protests. and finally. the doctrines of well-known and recognized publicists. These rules cover ordinary Civil Actions. Conciliation and Arbitration. Credit: 3 units. Trust and Partnership. rules in Medication. termination of employment and retirement. A study of Republic Act No. Book V of the Labor Code on Labor Relations. the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004 including its implementing Rules and Regulations. Study of the general principles of the Labor Code. governing areas on government machinery.Page 18 LS 2202: Administrative Law. Credit: 4 units. Credit: 3 units. LS 2203. collective bargaining and administration agreements. Law on Public Officers. Book VII on penal provisions of the Labor Code and prescription of actions and claims. covering areas such as classes of employees. grievance machinery and voluntary arbitration. on the United Nations Charter. Public International Law (formerly Law 325). Labor Law II. Book VI on Post-Employment. strikes and other concerted activities. Insurance (formerly Law 214). including the concept and function of insurance. LS 3104: Taxation I. Credit: 2 units. including problems on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. including pertinent revenue regulations. A study of the Corporation Code and other special laws governing private corporations. Legal Medicine (formerly Law 416). THIRD YEAR. with emphasis on the corporation being a medium for business enterprise and a means of providing for the equity investment market. special forms of insurance and government regulations of the insurance business. The course includes indepth analysis of the applicable common law and commercial principles underlying the various relationships in the corporate setting.Page 19 LS 313: Succession. computation of legitimes of compulsory heirs. the nature of the insurance contract. Conflict of Laws (formerly Law 426). Credit: 4 units. Credit: 1 unit. SECOND SEMESTER LS 321: Corporation Law. principles and cases of the different jurisdiction of courts and quasijudicial agencies of the government. Credit: 4 units. Credit: 2 units. An overview of the principles relating to medico-legal cases. A course dealing with legal transactions with emphasis on the choice of law. air and sea) of persons and goods. A detailed evaluation and analysis of the law on testate and intestate succession. insurable interest. LS 318. including the procedure of presenting and examining a medical expert witness. LS 315: Transportation (formerly Law 226). including wills. LS 3103: Jurisdiction (formerly Law 128). . Credit: 2 units. Credit: 3 units. A survey and analysis of the laws. disinheritance. institution of heirs. LS 3101. The course includes the study of the pertinent provisions of The Securities Regulation Code. Credit: 2 units. including foreign corporations and the concept of doing business in the Philippines. and partition and distribution of the estate. LS 3102. The course also takes up rules of procedure on the settlement and administration of the estate of deceased persons. A study of the Insurance Code and related laws. The general principles of taxation and statutory provisions on income taxation. A study of the general principles and basic regulations governing carriers (land. admissibility. amusement. guardian-ship. including burden of proof and presumptions. as well as judicial pleadings and briefs. LS 323. An analysis of the law on quasi-delicts as well as the nature. including general principles of tariff and customs duties. Persons and Family Relations. FIRST SEMESTER LS 411: Criminal Law Review. as well as the other relevant penal statutes including pertinent jurisprudence. change of name. LS 412: Civil Law Review I. Torts and Damages (formerly Law 213). Credit: 4 units. Legal Forms (formerly law 319). Credit: 2 units. letters testamentary and administration. A general integration of the principles in civil law covering the effects and application of laws. specific. will. tax.Page 20 LS 3201. LS 324: Taxation II. FOURTH YEAR. the law on Human Relations. Credit: 2 units. Credit: 4 units. Pertinent provisions of special laws are also reviewed. Credit: 3 units. Special Proceedings. LS 327: Evidence. Credit: 2 units. adoption. business. LS 3202: Problem Areas in Legal Ethics. A course which looks into the rules of presentation. A study of the concepts and general principles of transfer (estate and donor’s). LS 4102: Constitutional Law Review. administrative law. the Different Modes of Acquiring Ownership. appointment of trustees. . A general review of the Revised Penal Code with its latest amendments. including political law. Credit: 4 units. Ownership and its Modifications. A study of Rules 72-109 of the Revised Rules of Court dealing with the procedural the rules on settlement of estate. A general survey of constitutional law. Property. A course which trains students in the drafting of various legal documents and deeds. and miscellaneous taxes provided for in the National Internal Revenue Code. classes and extent of damages. percentage. A course aimed at examining and resolving specific problems which may confront lawyers in the exercise of the legal profession. law on public officers and other related subjects. Credit: 3 units. Credit: 4 units. LS 328. escheats. cancellation and correction of entries in the Civil Registry and appeals in special proceedings. and weight and sufficiency of evidence. including Succession. petitions. The judge renders his decision in writing. The professor prepares a complaint. It is made obligatory upon the students acting as lawyers. answer and other pleadings. These pleadings shall constitute the records upon which the trial shall be conducted. because it cultivates in the students the habit of noting down or remembering the important facts and trains them in the art of arguing cases off-hand on the basis of the evidence presented. securities. Credit: 3 units. quasi-contracts. The professor in charge acts as the appellate . A general review of all labor laws and related jurisprudence. LS 418. A general review of the laws on jurisprudence of courts and rules on civil procedure (Rules 1-71) of the Rules of Court and pertinent jurisprudence. LS 425: Practice Court II. corporations. It also deals with the art of effective oral advocacy. briefs and other legal papers which are submitted to the court or other tribunals. an answer and reply. to argue their cases orally immediately after the evidence is closed. and other related subjects. secured transactions. trusts. Training on the preparation and drafting of complaints. Credit: 4 units.Page 21 LS 415: Practice Court I. where the pertinent provisions of the Rules of Court are strictly observed. The class assumes that the case tried previously is brought to the Appellate Court. powers and its role in the regulation of the issuance. LS 423: Remedial Law Review II. Credit: 2 units. sales. This course covers the Securities Regulation Code and Securities Exchange Commission. A general integration of the principles in civil law relating to obligation and contracts. Credit: 4 units. FOURTH YEAR. LS 417: Labor Law Review. LS 422: Civil Law Review II. insurance and transportation. Evidence and Special Proceedings and pertinent cases. SECOND SEMESTER LS 421: Commercial Law Review. LS 4101. Securities Act and Securities and Exchange Commission. negotiable instruments. A review of Criminal Procedural. sale and trading of securities. agency. A comprehensive survey and review of the laws on partnership. lease. The lawyers. Credit: 4 units. Remedial Law Review I. Holding of court trials as if in Regional Trial Court. motions. This phase of the subject is important. quasi-delicts and damages. Credit: 2 units. other related subjects. and witnesses are all members of the class and the professor acts as judge. litigants. Credit: 2 units. as well as remedies available to both taxpayer and taxpaying authorities. An introduction to the art and technique of legal counseling as well as consideration of the responsibilities of the lawyer as counselor. and the basic principles of the Tariff and Customs Code. It also includes a review of local and real property taxation. Credit: 2 units. Prerequisite: Taxation I and Taxation II. including income. LS 4202: Taxation Law Review (formerly Law 429). A general integration of principles of tax laws. . value-added and other business taxes. Credit: 2 units. transfer. Credit: 2 units.Page 22 judge. LS 4201: Legal Counseling and Social Responsibility (formerly Law 316). Members of the class are appointed to act as lawyers for the appellant and appellee who shall argue their case orally on the basis of the records prepared previously. The judge renders his decision.