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SC strikes off PhilSAT as required nat'l law school entrance test
Some powers of the Legal Education Board (LEB) are also declared as unconstitutional
SC tackles: Should national law school entrance test PhilSAT be removed?
Justice Leonen raises the concern that the nationwide test under the control of the State may infringe on academic freedom
Ateneo de Manila University hosts ‘The 4th Malaga Conference’ June 5-7
PRESS RELEASE: A rich scholarly discourse is expected on diverse topics on private law of the Philippines and Spain. Papers on law will include the following themes: diversity, governance, medicine, science, and transformative education.
[OPINION] Gears shifted: From nurse to lawyer
The shifting of gears was not always well-oiled. It had its fair share of creaks and clunks.
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Media expert warns journalists against acting like 'stenographers'
'A journalist, by repeatedly reporting, accurately quoting Duterte's false claims, inadvertently becomes a peddler of fake news,' veteran journalist Ellen Tordesillas also says at the Democracy and Disinformation Forum
In fighting disinformation and trolls, silence 'cannot be an option'
From Wikipedia to Facebook, how do we fight back against trolls, 'fake news' and historical revisionism?
WATCH: Democracy and Disinformation Forum
How 'fake news' and other forms of disinformation threaten our freedoms, and how to fight back
Jose Maria Hofileña is new Ateneo Law School dean
In his memorandum to the Ateneo community announcing Jose Maria Hofileña's appointment, university president Father Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ, points out the special mission of lawyers and law students in the era of fake news
Robredo hits culture of violence in fraternities
'Mahirap talagang intindihin... Maraming paraan para masukat mo kung gaano ka-desidido iyong isang tao na sumali [sa grupo],' says Vice President Leni Robredo on hazing
#InspireCourage: How young mom from Batangas became Bar topnotcher
Nia Rachelle Gonzales who once quit law school places 9th in the 2016 Bar Exams
LIST: Passers: 2017 Philippine Law School Admission Test
A total of 6 575 out of 8 074 pass the first ever Philippine Law School Admission Test
81.43% pass first national law school entrance test PhilSAT
For 2017 law schools that intend to accept non passers of the Philippine Law School Admission Test will have to submit a justification to the Legal Education Board
Bar 3rd placer wants to practice law in hometown
There are offers from law firms in Manila but I haven t considered them yet I really love Dipolog City life here is simple no traffic problems Liong says
DLSU College of Law announces new application requirements
PRESS RELEASE: Prospective DLSU COL students are required to take the PhilSAT in order to be admitted into the college Deadline for application is April 3
CJ to law schools: Help those who fail the Bar
Do not tell me that we are not accountable for the lives of these people Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno tells law schools
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Call for entries: Jose W. Diokno Legal Writing Competition
A writing competition open to all law students who are currently enrolled in any Philippine law school Deadline of entries on August 15 2016
2015 Ateneo Law Grand Alumni Homecoming
For more information please contact the Ateneo Law Alumni Association Inc office at tel no 5110955
Legalizing medical marijuana: 'Listen to patients'
Can doctors support the legalization of medical marijuana in good faith?
Law students debate on legalizing medical marijuana in PH
The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Bill is still pending with the House committee on health more than a year after it was filed in 2014
Inter-university debate on legalization of medical marijuana
PRESS RELEASE: This interactive exhibition debate serves to generate discourse and create awareness on House Bill No 4477 or The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act
2014 Bar exams No. 2 wants to 'influence the influencers'
Christian Drilon valedictorian of Ateneo Law School Class 2014 wants to teach law
2014 Bar 6th placer: 'Time for San Beda to be recognized'
Jose Angelo David who placed 6th in the 2014 Bar exams says he was overjoyed that his college placed prominently in the rankings
Putting the dot where it matters
After four years of studying law it all boils down to one point: hard work
2015 bar exams moved to November
The High Court s decision takes into account the effect of the academic calendar shift on the review period of law graduates
Database of Ateneo Law School website hacked
On the leaked file was a list of usernames passwords and full names of supposed Ateneo Law School students who log in to the school s online Student Access Module
Will China follow PH arbitration case ruling?
An American international law scholar says countries that are parties to laws such as UNCLOS already agreed to follow processes such as arbitration
UP, Ateneo Law student gov'ts hit Aquino on DAP
Both student governments say the President did not respect the independence of the Supreme Court in his recent defense of the disbursement acceleration program
Is it time for schools to recognize fraternities?
If you do not recognize fraternities on campus they go underground
Make or break: My freshman law story
To say that my first year in law school was the hardest thing I ever had to accomplish would be an understatement
Outside autopsy finds failed IV in botched US execution
Forensic pathologist Joseph Cohen observes bruising and punctures on the arms legs and near the femoral artery indicating multiple failed attempts to set an IV
Filipino Columbia Law grad to peers: Begin with excellence in mind
Excellence is found not in doing extraordinary things but in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well
Filipino Penn Law grad to classmates: Be responsible world citizens
We do not need a self proclaimed genius to change the world We just need to have our hearts in the right place
Michael Marcos Manotoc
Among the Bar passers Michael Manotoc son of Representative Imee Marcos is the first Marcos to attend UP Law School after his grandfather s presidency
Law school jitters
The real adventure of lawyers begins on the first day of class
UP College of Law releases list of 2014 exam passers
A total of 180 applicants passed the exam while 130 are for interview
Hard questions on PDAF and DAP
DAP disbursements made upon recommendation by senators and other legislators were illegal
IN PHOTOS: Sigma Rho at 75
The first law based Greek letter fraternity in Asia Sigma Rho celebrates its 75th anniversary today with a roster of key national players
From Arroyo to Aquino, impunity continues — int'l observers
Military generals implicated in alleged human rights violations have been promoted
Bar topnotcher chooses Myanmar for practice
Sometimes the best laid plans turn out differently as in the case of lawyer PJ Bernardo s Burmese adventure
Taxi driver-lawyer is driven to succeed
He did not expect to pass the bar and conditioned himself for a retake But he made it
Corona tells graduates he's fighting for 'democracy'
The Chief Justice called on the graduates of the Philippine Law School to join his fight vs people who want a compliant and malleable judiciary
Is the Corona trial dividing Ateneo?
Both online and offline battle lines are being drawn between the critics and sympathizers of the Chief Justice
CJ Corona: Impeachment trial now an inquisition
He says his constitutional rights have been blatantly and grossly violated
Tax cigarettes & booze to fund better health care
Officials from the Department of Health and the World Health Organization are eyeing taxes on tobacco and alcohol as a way to finance healthcare
