This year’s law graduates will be the first recipients of the Juris Doctor (JD) degree on April 28, 2008 when graduation rites will be held. The change in degree title from Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) to Juris Doctor (JD) degree was approved by the University of the Philippines President, Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman , on July 31, 2007.The U.P. Law community welcomes this move by the administration.
The LL.B. nomenclature does not accurately reflect the fact that the law degree is a professional as well as a post baccalaureate degree.It is different from the Bachelor of Arts or Science degrees which entering freshmen direct from high school can pursue.Under the Rules of Court promulgated by the Supreme Court, persons who wish to enroll in law school must already possess, among others, a Bachelor’s degree.
The U.P.College of Law Faculty is firmly convinced that granting their graduates the J.D. degree is an appropriate measure to take to enhance their standing in the international legal community.Their international counterparts have long been recognized as J.D. degree holders.It is about time that they be granted the same privilege.
3 UP LAW STUDENTS MAKE IT TO TOP 10 [24. Apr. 2008 - 22:33]
3 UP LAW STUDENTS MAKE IT TO TOP 10
Kudos to Jennifer T. Ong (2nd placer, 83.35%); Sheryl Ann D. Tizon (7th placer, 81.35%) and Vivian SC. Tan (10th placer, 80.90%) who were among those who made it to the Top 10 in the recently concluded 2007 bar examinations.Congratulations also to the other UP Law students who made it!A testimonial in their honor was held on April 2, 2008 at the Malcolm Hall Lobby, where the Dean, the faculty, staff, friends and family were on hand to congratulate them.
Ms. Jennifer T. Ong, who hails from Negros Occidental, is with Lim, Ocampo and Leynes Law Office. Ms. Sheryl Ann Tizon works with the Villaraza, Cruz, Marcelo & Angcangco Law Office. Ms. Vivian SC. Tan graduated cum laude from the U.P.College of Law.
UP LAW HAS NEW DEAN [22. Apr. 2008 - 23:50]
UP LAW HAS NEW DEAN
The U.P. Board of Regents, at its 1231st meeting held on March 27, 2008 approved the appointment of Prof. Marvic M.V.F. Leonen as Dean of the U.P.College of Law effective May 1, 2008.He becomes the 13th dean of the College.
Prof. Marvic M.V.F. Leonen graduated with an A.B. Economics degree, magna cum laude, from the U.P.School of Economics in 1983and earned his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1987 at the U.P.College of Law.He also has a Master of Laws degree from the ColumbiaLawSchool at the ColumbiaUniversity in New York.He takes over Dean Salvador T. Carlota when his term ends on April 30, 2008.The U.P. Law Complex welcomes Dean Marvic M. V.F. Leonen.
THE FOLLOWING ARE QUALIFIED TO ENROLL AS FIRST YEAR STUDENTS FOR AY 2008-2009 SUBJECT TO SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: [ 9. Apr. 2008 - 18:27]
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