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PROJECT JURISPRUDENCE

Here are all subjects you will study in law school.

FIRST YEAR  

FIRST YEAR, First Semester   Constitutional Law I  (3 units) The course undertakes a survey and evaluation of basic principles contained in the Philippine Constitution dealing with the structure of the Philippine Government. Criminal Law I  (3 units) This course covers Book One of the Revised Penal Code, which contains the provisions on felonies, circumstances which affect criminal liability, persons criminally liable for felonies, penalties imposed, the extinction of criminal liability, as well as civil liability.   Introduction to Law  (1 unit) This is an overview of the various aspects of the concept of law with emphasis on the relationship between law, jurisprudence, courts, society, and public policy.   Legal Profession  (1 unit) This subject begins with an examination of the role of lawyers throughout history, through the study of the major legal systems in the world, and an examination of how these systems figure in the history and development of the legal profession in the Philippines.   Legal Research and Writing I  (1 unit) This course focuses on the importance of legal research and teaches students how to effectively research using various sources and tools. It introduces students to the methodology of legal research and the preparation of legal opinions, memoranda, and related matters.   Persons and Family Relations  (4 units) This is a study of the laws on Persons and Family Relations as contained in the Preliminary and Human Relations chapters of the New Civil Code of the Philippines, the Family Code of the Philippines, and the pertinent chapters of the New Civil Code of the Philippines. Special laws relevant to the family are also included.   Philosophy of Law  (2 units) This subject looks into the historical roots of law, the schools of legal thought that spurred its growth and development, and the primordial purpose of law and legal education. It involves a philosophical reflection on the nature of law, and surveys classical, modern, and contemporary theories of law. Moreover, it seeks to develop in the student a reasoned, healthy, and critical approach toward the law and its institutions, including legal education.    Statutory Construction  (2 units) This course explores the use and force of statutes and the principles and methods of their construction and interpretation.   FIRST YEAR, Second Semester   Constitutional Law II  (3 units) This course is a study of the Philippine Constitution, specifically the bill of rights, citizenship and suffrage, social justice and human rights, and judicial review of acts affecting them.   Criminal Law II  (3 units) This is a study of specific felonies penalized in Book II of the Revised Penal Code, their nature, elements, and corresponding penalties. Such felonies include crimes against the fundamental laws of the state, crimes against public interest, crimes against persons, and quasi-offenses, among others.   Legal Technique and Logic  (2 units) This is a course on the methods of reasoning, syllogisms, arguments and explanations, deductions, the truth table demonstrating invalidity and inconsistency, and propositional functions. It also includes the logical organization of legal language and logical testing of judicial reasoning.   Legal Writing  (2 units) This is a foundational course on the principles, elements, and techniques of legal writing. It involves a review of the basic rules for form and style, argumentation, advocacy, legal research, legal citation and legal bibliography, case digesting and reporting analysis, legal reasoning, and preparation of legal opinions or memoranda.   Obligations and Contracts  (5 units) This is a study of the nature, kinds and effect of obligations, and their extinguishment; and contracts in general, their requisites, form and interpretation, as well as the various kinds of defective contracts. It also surveys natural obligations, estoppel, and prescription.   Theology and the Law – Social Teachings of the Church  (2 units) This course traces the historical development of significant Papal encyclicals that have relevance to the legal profession in order to provide a better understanding of the mission of the Church in the modern world, and the role that lawyers and judges play. It endeavors to contextualize the vision and mission of the Church in the Filipino setting and culture, in order to achieve an interiorized consciousness of the challenges that face the legal profession.

SECOND YEAR

APPRENTICESHIP (120 Hours) – 2 SECOND YEAR, First Semester   Agency, Trusts, and Partnership  (3 units) This course studies the non-corporate media of pursuing business and transactions, namely agency, business trusts, partnership, and joint venture arrangements. It also covers the rules and regulations issued by government agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel bearing on the matters covered by the course.   Credit Transactions  (3 units) This is a study of the law governing loans and deposits, including mortgages, pledge, antichresis, guaranty, suretyships and other securities or collaterals, the law on concurrence and preference of credits, and the Insolvency Law.    Criminal Law III  (2 units) This course covers special penal laws, such as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse Act, the Human Security Act, the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act, and the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act.   Criminal Procedure  (3 units) This course studies the rules on criminal procedure, including the basic rights of the accused, the jurisdiction of courts, and the system of criminal justice administration.   Land Titles and Deeds  (2 units) This course studies the systems and methods of registration of titles and deeds to land, including related land tenure instruments.   Natural Resources and Environmental Law  (2 units) This course studies the constitutional provisions and special laws governing natural resources, their use and disposition. It tackles current environmental concerns and issues and the laws that govern them.   Negotiable Instruments  (3 units) This is an examination of the statutory provisions governing negotiable instruments as well as other commercial papers, including investment papers and money market instruments.   Property  (4 units) This course studies the law on the different classifications of property, ownership, co-ownership, condominiums, possession, usufruct, easements, nuisance, and the different modes of acquiring ownership, including donations (but excluding tradition, intellectual creation, and succession).   Sales  (2 units) This is an examination of the provisions of the New Civil Code on the contract of sale, its nature and form, the obligations of the parties, warranties, remedies, breach of contract, and conventional and legal redemption. It includes assignment of credits and incorporeal rights, and the relevant provisions of the Electronic Commerce Act.   SECOND YEAR, Second Semester   Administrative Law, Law on Public Officers, and Election Laws  (3 units) This course deals with the development of the law and the various principles used by administrative agencies in the performance of their functions. It focuses principally on the investigatory, rule-making, and adjudicatory powers exercised by an administrative agency as provided in the Revised Administrative Code, and the availability of judicial relief. It also deals with the various laws on public officers and election laws.   Agrarian Reform and Social Legislation  (2 units) This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind the agrarian reform law through the study of statutes, administrative rules and orders, and related jurisprudence. It discusses the process of obtaining the Certificate of Land Transfer including the requirements for farmers to become agrarian reform beneficiaries.   Civil Procedure  (4 units) This course is a study of Rules 1-71 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure. It reviews the differences between substantive and remedial law, the basic principles of jurisdiction, and the power of the Supreme Court to promulgate the Rules of Court.   Corporation Law  (4 units) This is a study of the Corporation Code and other special laws governing private corporations, including foreign corporations and the concept of doing business in the Philippines. It includes in-depth analyses of the applicable common law and commercial law principles underlying the various relationships in the corporate setting. It also surveys the structure, powers, and jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the pertinent provisions of the Securities Regulation Code.   Legal Ethics  (3 units) This course focuses on the canons of legal ethics involving the duties and responsibilities of the lawyer with respect to the client, the court, the bar, and the public.     Legal Medicine  (1 unit) This course includes the study of both medical jurisprudence and legal medicine. It examines the legal principles that relate to the medical field and medico-legal cases. It provides an overview of forensic medicine as it relates to legal problems, particularly in the fields of criminal and civil law.   Public Corporations  (1 unit) This course studies the Local Government Code and provides an understanding of the nature of local government units, its autonomy, powers, funding, officials, accountability, and people's participation.   Public International Law  (2 units) This is an overview of the legal principles governing international relations based, among others, on the United Nations Charter and other treaties, and the decisions of international tribunals. It includes an introduction to the law of nations and international organizations, and a review of relevant international and Philippine case and treaty law.   Taxation I  (3 units) This course discusses the general principles of taxation and statutory provisions on income taxation, including pertinent revenue regulations.   THIRD YEAR

APPRENTICESHIP (120 Hours) – THIRD YEAR, First Semester   Human Rights Law  (2 units) This course focuses on the concept of human rights as enunciated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; International Covenants on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and on Civil and Political Rights; and humanitarian laws. It also reviews the state of observance of human rights and the means to implement human rights at various levels.   Insurance  (2 units) This is a study of the Insurance Code and related laws, including the concept and function of insurance, the nature of the insurance contract, insurable interest, special forms of insurance, and government regulation of the business.    Labor Law I  (3 units) This course is an introduction to Philippine Labor Laws. It covers several sections of the Labor Code, including the Preliminary Title, Pre-Employment, Human Resources Development, Conditions of Employment, and Health, Safety, and Social Welfare Benefits. Other important laws such as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act are also covered.   Legal Forms  (2 units) This course instructs students in the drafting of various legal documents and deeds, as well as judicial pleadings and briefs.   Legal Research and Writing II  (1 unit) This course is an instructional guide to the preparation and writing of a legal thesis, with the objective of choosing a subject and drafting an outline for the J.D. thesis to be submitted and defended by the student.   Succession  (4 units) This is a detailed evaluation of the law on testate and intestate succession, including wills, institution of heirs, computation of legitimes of compulsory heirs, disinheritance, and partition and distribution of the estate.      Torts and Damages  (2 units) This subject involves the study of the concepts of fault and negligence giving rise to civil liability on the part of persons not bound by contract, and others who, by virtue of their relationship with the tortfeasor, may also be held civilly liable with them. It also includes the types of damages that may be awarded, the requirements for awarding each type of damages, and the defenses available to either mitigate or evade liability for damages.   Transportation  (2 units) This course is a study of the general principles and basic regulations governing common carriers by land, sea, and air. Specifically, it examines the laws relevant to transportation of goods and passengers for compensation, as well as the relevant cases that establish the obligations and liabilities of the common carriers.   THIRD YEAR, Second Semester   Conflict of Laws  (2 units) This is a course dealing with legal transactions or relationships involving foreign elements with emphasis on the choice of law, including problems in jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.   Evidence  (4 units) This course looks into the rules of presentation, admissibility, and weight and sufficiency of evidence, including burden of proof and presumptions.   Labor Law II  (3 units) This course covers sections of the Labor Code dealing with Labor Relations, Post-employment, and the Transitory and Final Provisions. It deals with topics such as labor organizations, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining, termination of employment, and disputes arising from such.   Legal Research and Writing III  (1 unit) A continuation of Legal Research and Writing II, this course aims to guide students as they progress in researching on and formulating their arguments, and as they write the body of their theses. It requires the students to defend their thesis proposals and outlines before a panel, in preparation for the actual thesis defense.   Special Issues in International Law  (2 units) This course is a study of special areas of international law, such as International Criminal Law, the Law of the Sea, and International Trade Law. It provides the students an opportunity to examine the relationship between law and policy and analyze how this relationship evolves and is formed by the changing nature of the world order as well as domestic and international politics. It also aids the students in gaining a deeper understanding of domestic and international legal issues that arise when a government responds to international issues.   Special Proceedings  (2 units) This is a study of Rules 72-109 of the Revised Rules of Court. It deals with, among other things, the procedural rules on the settlement of estate of deceased persons, guardianship, appointment of trustees, adoption, habeas corpus, cancellation and correction of entries in the Civil Registry, and appeals on special proceedings. It also covers the rules on injunctive writs and temporary restraining orders, as well as the special rule covering the writ of  kalikasan.   Taxation II  (3 units) This is a study of the concepts and general principles of transfer, value added, excise, and other percentage and miscellaneous taxes, provided in the National Internal Revenue Code; the remedies available to the government and the taxpayer; fundamentals of local taxation; and the general principles on tariff and customs duties.   FOURTH YEAR

THESIS  WRITI NG (First Semester)  -requisite courses FOURTH YEAR,  First Semester   Civil Law Review I  (4 units) This is a general integration of the principles in civil law covering the effect and application of laws, the law on human relations, persons and family relations, property, ownership and its modifications, and the different modes of acquiring ownership.   Criminal Law Review  (4 units) This is a general review of the Revised Penal Code with its latest amendments, other penal statutes, and relevant jurisprudence.   Political Law Review  (4 units) This is an integrated survey of the Constitution of the Philippines, administrative law, law on public officers, the Local Government Code, and election laws.   Practice Court I  (3 units) This is a clinical offering which exposes the students to the practical aspects of the law, particularly in the trial of cases. It covers practical instruction in the preparation of cases and trial briefs, with a focus on civil cases.   Taxation Law Review  (3 units) This is a general integration of principles of tax laws, including income, transfer, value-added tax, and other business taxes. It also includes a review of local and real property taxation, and the basic principles of the Tariff and Customs Code.   FOURTH YEAR, Second Semester   Civil Law Review II  (4 units) This is a general integration of the principles in civil law relating to succession, obligations and contracts, sales, lease, quasi-contracts, quasi-delicts, and damages.   Commercial Law Review  (4 units) This is a survey and review of the laws on partnership, agency, trusts, corporations, securities, negotiable instruments, insurance, and transportation.     Labor Law Review  (3 units) This is an integration of the laws on labor standards and labor relations, related social welfare legislation, as well as landmark and recent jurisprudence on labor laws.   Practice Court II  (2 units) This course is a continuation of Practice Court I. Students participate in mock trial work, including the preparation of trial briefs and methods of presenting evidence with focus on criminal cases. Outstanding cases illustrating the effective and efficient utilization of procedural rules in enhancing successful litigation are analyzed in detail and, where appropriate, hypothetical cases are presented for solution by the students.   Remedial Law Review  (6 units) This is a general survey and integration of the principles of court jurisdiction, civil and criminal procedures, special civil actions, provisional remedies, special proceedings, and evidence.

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Law Master's Theses

Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Out of the closet, into the woods: A study on the sufficiency of the laws in the current Philippine legal system in protecting transgender rights , Erika Louise G. Laforteza

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

To tax or not to tax: A doctrinal analysis of the taxability of Foreign Currency Deposits in the estate of a depositor , Celina Bianca L. De Chavez and Lisa Carolina D. Yñiguez

Video conference hearings in the Philippines: Prospects during normal times , Gio Franco Gomez and Christian Gregory P. Bunales

An analysis on the expansion of the quasi-judicial function of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights , Maria Pamela A. Ramos

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

The right to die: Establishing a legal framework for living wills and healthcare proxies in the Philippines , Clyne Michael Jude Alvar, Edracel Del Rosario, and Justinelli Limjoco

Demilitarization vs. declaration of a marine protected area: Identifying the better policy solution to defend Philippines' rights in the West Philippine Sea , Anna Issabele C. Amores and Zelayne G. Morpe

Openness to the "right to die" of international, foreign, and Philippine laws , Alessandra P. Buera

How legitimate are the expectations? An evaluation of Chinese foreign direct investments in the Philippines under the lens of the fair and equitable treatment standard , Christianne Noelle B. de Vera

“Prevention is better than cure:” A review of the precautionary principle as applied to public health policies in the Philippines , Francheska Juliene G. Dominguez and Julius Edward M. Guzman

Grabbing the employee benefits: Establishing the employer-employee relationship between ride-sharing companies and their drivers , Miguel Luis Garcia Gayares and Royce Vincent Dimayuga Untalan

Party-list perversion in the Philippines: An analysis on the rise of spurious party-list groups and its effect on the current legal framework of the party-list system , La Verne V. Jallorina I

Tech symbiosis: Determining the anti-competitive nature of tech platform mergers in the attention market , Paulo Angelo G. Juan

Litigation trafficking: A study on the legality of litigation funding that results into maintenance, champerty or assignment of bare right to litigate to third-party litigation funders taking into consideration the right to access to justice as a means of protecting liberty and nurturing prosperity under the rule of law , Kenneth G. Limosnero

Bridging the gap on the right to self-organization between the Philippine legal system and the International Labor Organization conventions , Inigo Paolo H. Untalan

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Parallel importation and exhaustion: The legal implications of adopting a standard policy and exhaustion regime on Philippine Intellectual Property Laws in light of the ASEAN Blueprint 2025 , Janice Rae S. Apolinario and Constante Emmanuel S. Foronda III

An alternative regulatory regime for contract variations to public-private partnership contracts effected after the conduct of a competitive bidding process , Charry Blue Bacina and Yralli C. Mendoza

A womb leasing gig: The illegality of commercial gestational surrogacy , Jose Enrique S. Cadiz, Cindee Michelle S. Yu, and Rosario Olivas Gallo

Mothering behind bars: The policy on pregnant inmates and the custody of their newborn , Mariane Philine T. Cantimbuhan, Ana Janellie L. Cruz, and Geraldine M. Saliva

Recognizing the rights of intersex individuals in the Philippines , Cris Vincent V. Castillo

Rights that can’t be heard: Addressing the need for extending closed caption law in social media platforms for COVID-19 pandemic related coverage , Bernadette De Vera Daos

Accepting refugees: Amendments on the Philippine Immigration Act to harmonize it with the minimum standards on international law , Lea Maria P. De Castro and Emary Joy D. Pascual

The cost of fame: Regulation of taxes on income generated by online influencers , Mary Rose Dizon, Tiffany Ann Lo, and Angelica Yatco

Bata lang ako: Protection of children inside youth detention centers , Alyssa Coleen F. Estera and Patricia A. Talaman

Protecting the hidden gem of the South: Lobo, Batangas of the Philippines , Lisa Marie A. Garan, Jason A. Manalo, and Princess Emeresa A. Naga

ABC's of ABA of 2013: A critique of Republic Act No. 10627, also known as The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 , Rachel Geronimo, Kella A. Ortega, and Erika Louise Y. Visitacion

Redefining public figures on social media: Application of the public figure doctrine to social media users who became viral as a result of unwanted publicity , Agustini Alfonso Guanio and Juan Benedicto Magsakay Aldaba

To be or Airbnb: Examining the laws governing traditional models of accommodation in application to short-term rentals ("STR") and proposing a framework for STR regulation , Krystel Marie G. Guillermo and Iris Hannah S. Yap

The Philippines as a potential hotbed for money laundering: A study of Republic Act No. 9160, otherwise known as The Anti Money Laundering Act, as amended, and the use of cryptocurrency for money laundering , Miguel Jose Domingo Lalaquit Monfort and Jasper Rodil A. Zalameda II

E-commerce and IP laws: Re-shaping current E-commerce laws and policies in the Philippine setting to accommodate the protection of Intellectual Property rights , Anne Louise T. Panaga and Sanjeev J. Sanger

New perspectives on cross border legal practice in the ASEAN , Crichelle Anne Q. Sy

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Boon or bane: A theoretical exploration of the Philippine tax reform Programs - TRAIN and TRABAHO Law - as a fundamental principle of taxation and its effects to the PEZA and BOI in violation to the non-impairment clause granted under the Philippine Constitution , Ma. Angelica Y. Abalos and Karen Bianca M. Tinimbang

Government sanctioned exploitation: Illegality of the automatic oil pricing mechanism in the downstream oil industry deregulation act of 1998 , Francisco C. Banguis Jr., Krisha Mariel B. Simagala, and Alexandra G. Soledad

The Philippine-China arbitral case: Implication of July 12, 2016 decision on the proposed exploration agreement in the Western Philippine Sea , Rene Anton R. Carandang, Abbie Patricia P. Biscocho, and Alexis Hiceta

E-commerce and IP laws: Re-shaping current e-commerce laws and policies in the Philippine setting to accommodate the protection of intellectual property rights , Anne Louise T. Panaga and Sanjeev J. Sanger

Securities: An analysis of Howey test in the operational dynamics of virtual currency , Ralph H. Villanueva

Defining the human right to energy and its normative value , Rod Ralph Salazar Zantua

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Determinants of current health conditions of the elderly in Pangasinan and its association with the level of functional ability , Jesusa R. Lugtu

Beyond borders : the Philippine compliance on ASEAN comprehensive investment agreement, the ASEAN rules-based approach and the investment liberalization case analysis , John Carlo T. Pajo

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Promoting greater transparency and accountability through intensified rules on the filing of the statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) , Vanessa Ann A. Hiceta

Balancing testamentary freedom and legitime rights: A study on the reduction of legitimes under Philippine law , Keith Ivan O. Meridores and Ernesto C. Palomique III

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Corporation un-personified: The right of the "people" against unreasonable searches and seizures not applicable to corporations as artificial creations of law , Jay Paolo C. Adalem

The gift of surrogacy: Proposing a law which will recognize surrogacy , Leandro P. Celles

A study on the application of the Supreme Court's power of judicial review , Philip Tomas V. Kintanar

An effective investigation of suspicious death is a human right , Atom James C. Maronilla

Executive power over foreign affairs and the validity of compensation waiver clauses under international law and Philippine law: A critique of Vinuya, et al. V. Romulo , Emil Angelo C. Martinez

Parental authority over illegitimate children: Applying articles 176 and 211 of the Family Code , Charm Krizia L. Medina

Protecting the rights of pregnant prisoners and detainees: A proposal to amend Republic act no. 9710 entitled “The Magna Carta of Women” , Joel Milan

(Un)fit: The unconstitutionality of DOE circular no. 2013-05-0009 , Gabrielle E. Ricolcol

“Juvenile justice and the restorative justice system: Does it work?” , Gabriel Antonio D. Robeniol

Revolving door: Analysis on the term limit of the Congress of the Philippines , Mae Anne O. Sandoval

A domestic dilemma: The effect of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) on our bank secrecy law , Karissa Inez A. Segundo

Baby from another lady: Regulating surrogacy in the Philippines , Leonard Martin E. Syjuco

Evacuation centers: Contemporary form of arbitrary deprivation of liberty , Sonia Blanco Tamondong

"Am I intruding?": Amateur videos and the need to regulate it , Hency L. Tanbengco

Legal process outsourcing: The law profession in a changing world , Sarah Jane U. Tan

Strengthening the build-operate-transfer law for the development of Philippine infrastructure to improve competitiveness in the light of the ASEAN integration: Amending the law to plug its weakness and be aligned with the principles of the ASEAN PPP framework , Andrew Michael Tiu

International human rights, environment, and trade agreements implications of the anticipatory prohibition on the golden rice research: The imprudence of walking behind the BT eggplant trials ba , Armon Perez Tolentino

Fostering a more efficient and more transparent Commission on Appointments: A proposal for changes in the confirmation process under the 1987 Constitution , Norman F. Velasco

Reinstating the public in the mass transit system: A legal strategy , Regine C. Yu

The miscalculated effect of pardon and its necessity to be wiped away in Public Office , Anna Dominique L. Zaide

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Writ of kalikasan: Protection for all? , Sharlene Anjelica L. Chiongson

The curious case of video game cloning: Applying the abstract filtration test in case of video game cloning , Jose Joven Paulo Espinosa

The kids's table: A comprehensive assessment of the legal basis and implications of the "Filipino-style" party-list system of proportional representation , Rene G. Pilapil Jr.

Parens patriae, quo vadis? Amidst cross-border laissez faire: The interface of trade and competition , Darwin Perry B. Rubio

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Spot the not: Creating a hybrid test for trademark infringement , Roque Aldrich B. Alvaera

The period of litigation: Immutability of judgment is in the higher interest of justice , Victor Reynaldo C. Ang

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Mobile gambling: Is it covered by the Pagcor charter? , Joseph D. Gatchalian Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

A recommended framework for software patents under the intellectual property code of the Philippines , Allan Christopher S. Chu

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How can I prepare for law school in Philippines?

• Take it one day at a time. ...
• Manage your time wisely. ...
• Find your support group. ...
• Ask around for help. ...
• Don't forget to take down notes. ...
• Understand before memorizing. ...
• Never sacrifice your well-being. ...
• Stay humble.

How do I start studying Philippine law?

How do i prepare myself for law school.

• Maintain a great GPA.
• Take pre-law classes.
• Join a pre-law organization.
• Improve soft skills.
• Research law schools.
• Attend a law school forum.
• Visit law schools.
• Prepare for the LSAT.

What subjects do I need to study law in Philippines?

According to the Rules of Court, you need to take a bachelor's degree in arts or sciences with any of the following subjects as major or field of concentration: Political science . Logic . English .

Is it hard to study law in the Philippines?

Law school is intense . A lot of people say that they read more in their first week of law school than they did in their whole college life. We're talking missing family get-togethers to study for class. We're talking excusing yourself yet again from seeing your friends because you have exams coming up.

[LAW SCHOOL PHILIPPINES] Detailed Guide on How to Study for Law School

What should I study before law school?

You may choose to major in subjects that are considered to be traditional preparation for law school, such as history, English, philosophy, political science, economics or business , or you may focus your undergraduate studies in areas as diverse as art, music, science and mathematics, computer science, engineering, ...

Is studying law worth it Philippines?

If you think salary makes all the hardships worth it, then being a lawyer must be really satisfying since it is no secret that lawyers earn a lot (junior lawyers rank 3rd among the highest-paid employees in the country) with an average earning ranging from Php27,033.00 per month up to P95,083 per month.

Is law difficult to study?

Nothing is tough , it all depends on how you see it . It differes from person to person. If you have deep interest in studying law and you can indulge yourself into law then it might be a cup of tea for you. You need to immerse yourself deep into the subject to understand it better.

Is there a thesis in law school Philippines?

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) .

How can I study for bar exam in the Philippines?

• Have a Study Plan. ...
• Study the Basics. ...
• As a rule, do not read new textbooks. ...
• Discriminate teachers in review school. ...
• Stick to case digests. ...
• Practice answering previous Bar questions. ...
• Have a study buddy. ...
• Study every day but take a lot of breaks.

What skills do law students need?

• Studying law requires a number of skills, it is intellectually challenging but also highly rewarding. ...
• A thirst for knowledge. ...
• Excellent communication skills. ...
• Independent Learner. ...
• Teamwork. ...
• Research skills. ...
• Commercial awareness.

When should I start preparing for law school?

In an ideal world, you would start your law school admissions process about two years before you intend to enroll , giving yourself ample time to research and apply to schools. So if you wanted to enter law school the fall after you graduate from college, you'd start planning around the fall of your junior year.

What do law students read?

In law school, however, most of your reading assignments will be from casebooks, i.e., textbooks that are primarily made up of selected (and edited) court cases with some limited explanatory text . If you are like most law students, you will find that these reading assignments are often far from straightforward.

What strand should I take to be a lawyer?

This is for those who are considering taking up journalism, communication arts, liberal arts, education, and other social science-related courses in college . If you take this strand, you could be looking forward to becoming a teacher, a psychologist, a lawyer, a writer, a social worker, or a reporter someday.

What are pre law courses in the Philippines?

Students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Laws should have a pre-law undergraduate degree like Political Science, Philosophy, English, Economics, or History . However, students who do not hold an undergraduate program in those fields but still wish to pursue the program may still apply for the program.

What course is lawyer in the Philippines?

Juris Doctor (J.D.) - The J.D. degree was developed and first conferred in the Philippines by the Ateneo Law School in 1991. The J.D. program is a four-year law program. Like the standard LL.

What subjects are there in law?

A: The subjects in LLB degree are criminal law, IPR, labour and work laws, family law, criminal law, the law of torts, consumer protection act, constitutional law, law of evidence, human rights, international law, trade laws, environmental law etc.

How long is bachelor of law?

Just what is a Bachelor in Law? This program generally takes between three and four years to complete, and provides a solid educational foundation in legal practice and theory. Students in these programs are taught a wide range of material, including case studies, law changes and research.

What is a law student called?

A law student can be called a lawyer . In basic terms, a lawyer refers to a person who has a law degree.

How can I be a good law student?

• DO THE READING. Do all of the reading assigned for your courses. ...
• BRIEF THE CASES. Take notes while reading. ...
• REVIEW BEFORE EACH CLASS. ...
• GO TO CLASS. ...
• PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS. ...
• PARTICIPATE IN CLASS. ...
• TAKE CLASS NOTES. ...
• PREPARE AN OUTLINE FOR EACH OF YOUR CLASSES.

What is the hardest part of law school?

But if we are to look at this from a wider angle, we could say that for most (if not all) law students, the hardest part of law school is the study itself . Because of several required readings of the texts of the law, students are often overwhelmed with what they are supposed to read, understand, and memorize.

Is Bar Exam hard in the Philippines?

Highly regarded as one of the most difficult board exams in the Philippines , the Philippine Bar Examination is frequently one of the most highly-covered exams in the country. It attracts more than 8,000 aspiring lawyers to date – a number that continues to escalate after each passing year.

What are the 4 types of law?

In this presentation, we will examine the four primary sources of law at the state and federal levels. These four sources of law are the United States Constitution, federal and state statutes, administrative regulations, and case law .

How do I prepare for law?

• Time Management. Time management is a crucial factor to crack any competitive exam. ...
• Know your syllabus well in advance. ...
• Know the Exam Pattern. ...
• Make Notes. ...
• Know your weakness and strengths. ...
• Refer to the best study material. ...
• Refer Previous Year Papers. ...
• Read Newspapers Daily.

64 Best Law schools in the Philippines

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the Philippines ranked based on their research performance in Law. A graph of 130K citations received by 18.7K academic papers made by 64 universities in the Philippines was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. De La Salle University

2. University of the Philippines Diliman

3. Ateneo de Manila University

4. University of the Philippines Manila

5. University of Santo Tomas

6. Asian Institute of Management

7. University of the Philippines Los Banos

8. Mapua University

9. Silliman University

10. University of Mindanao

11. University of San Carlos

12. Visayas State University

13. Philippine Normal University

14. Mindanao State University

15. University of the Philippines in the Visayas

16. Technological Institute of the Philippines

17. Caraga State University

18. Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

19. University of Asia and the Pacific

20. Bulacan State University

21. Angeles University Foundation

22. Lyceum of the Philippines University

23. Polytechnic University of the Philippines

24. Ateneo de Davao University

25. University of the East - Philippines

26. Central Luzon State University

27. West Visayas State University

28. Palawan State University

29. Cebu Normal University

30. Assumption College San Lorenzo

31. Samar State University

32. Leyte Normal University

33. Isabela State University

34. Laguna State Polytechnic University

35. University of the Philippines Baguio

36. De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde

37. Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

38. Batangas State University

39. Liceo de Cagayan University

40. Surigao del Sur State University

41. University of the Philippines Mindanao

42. San Beda University

43. Benguet State University

44. University of San Jose-Recoletos

45. University of Perpetual Help System DALTA

46. University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

47. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

48. University of the City of Manila

49. Adamson University

50. Mariano Marcos State University

51. University of Southeastern Philippines

52. Bukidnon State University

53. Adventist University of the Philippines

54. Emilio Aguinaldo College

55. Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

56. Central Mindanao University

57. University of Northern Philippines

58. University of Southern Mindanao

59. University of Eastern Philippines

60. University of the Immaculate Conception

61. University of Bohol

62. Nueva Vizcaya State University

63. Sorsogon State College

64. University of Zamboanga

The best cities to study Law in the Philippines based on the number of universities and their ranks are Manila , Quezon , Makati , and Los Banos .

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfields in the Philippines

MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) PROGRAM

Our Master of Laws (LL.M.) program will introduce legal practitioners, law professors, judges, and government counsel to the intricacies of an evolving body of ASEAN regional law and its relationship with Southeast Asian (including Philippine) national laws. The Course provides adequate preparation for an increasingly cross-border regional hybrid legal system interacting with national judicial systems under the unique ASEAN Charter-based horizontal integration.

Visit the   LL.M. Admissions Page  for more details. 

The Master of Laws (LL.M.)   Program of the University of the Philippines aims to prepare local and international legal practitioners, law professors, and government lawyers and judges for an increasingly cross-border, internationalized legal practice. The Program will familiarize its students with the intricacies of the evolving body of ASEAN regional law and international law, bridging it with Southeast Asian national legal traditions undergoing ASEAN Charter-based integration.

The Program offers core courses that provide students with a solid foundation in ASEAN law and international law. Through the master’s thesis, students have the opportunity to undertake innovative legal research and develop law reform proposals. ( Download description of core courses and thesis ) Students may choose between the two specialization tracks below.

1. Cross Border and Regional Practice

This specialization track is designed to enhance legal practitioners’ practical skills and strategies for cross-border and regional practice, particularly in Southeast Asia, as well as to introduce non-Southeast Asia foreign lawyers to cross-border and regional practice laws in ASEAN.

LL.M. candidates approved for this specialization track should expect problem-based and law firm-oriented practice simulations of cross-border and regional legal problems. The track will focus on problems arising from increased cross-border business transactions under the single market and production base fostered by the integration model of the ASEAN Economic Community. ( Download Course List )

Students who complete the requirements of the LL.M. Program and this area of specialization will be conferred the degree “Master of Laws (Cross Border and Regional Practice).”

2. Government, Public Advocacy and Judging

This specialization track is designed for Southeast Asian government lawyers, public law advocates, legislators, and judges, seeking to deepen and broaden knowledge in crucial areas of the law and methodologies necessary for effective governmental and public policy advising, administrative regulation, law reform, national adjudication, and international arbitration. It will likewise introduce non-Southeast Asian governmental advocates, counsels, and judges to the national and regional laws and public policies driving the increasing integration and external cooperation of the ASEAN pillar communities, especially under the ASEAN Political-Security Community.

LL.M. candidates approved for this specialization track should expect problem-based government-oriented simulations of cross-sectoral, multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional, and cross-border legal situations; the incorporation of public policy, law and economics, welfare and public choice theories in legal analysis; and the adaptation of modern empirical and scientific tools for managing dispute settlement through court adjudication and international arbitration, as well as for tools for effective intergovernmental negotiations. ( Download Course List )

Students who complete the requirements of the LL.M. program and this area of specialization will be conferred the degree “Master of Laws (Government, Public Advocacy, and Judging).”

See the LL.M. Program Admission requirements here .

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• Professorial Lecturer, Lyceum of the Philippines College of Law
• Fellow, 1st UP Creative Writers’ Workshop (1980)
• Instructor I, UP Department of English and Comparative Literature (1982)
• Trustee and Corporate Secretary, UP Law Alumni Foundation Inc.; Justice George Malcolm Foundation Inc.
• Past President, UP Women Lawyers’ Circle
• Past President, Philippine Bar Association
• UP College of Arts and Sciences, A.B. English, cum laude (1982)
• UP Law Class 1988

Atty. Rizalde Laudencia

• Member, Sangguniang Panlungsod, San Fernando, La Union
• Studied at Confucius Institute, Ateneo de Manila University
• Does Chinese Painting ( Lingnan Style)
• Writes poems in English, Tagalog, and Ilocano
• UP A.B. Political Science (1978)
• UP Law Class 1982

Dr. Rolando Tolentino

• Professor, UP Film Institute
• Director, UP Institute of Creative Writing
• Former Dean, UP College of Mass Communication
• Member, Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino and the Film Development Council of the Philippines
• Awardee: UP Press Centennial Publication Award; National Book Award, Obermann Summer Research Fellowship; Manila Critics Circle Award; Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
• A.B. Economics, De La Salle University
• M.A. in Philippine Studies, De La Salle University
• Ph. D. in Film, Literature and Culture, University of Southern California

Atty. Nicolas Pichay

• Director, Legislative Research Service, Senate of the Philippines
• Poet, playwright, essayist
• Hubert Humphrey Fellow, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University 2018
• Awardee: Carlos Palanca Literary Prize (2007 Hall of Fame); NCCA Literary Awards; CCP Literary Awards; Asian Cultural Council; and Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas of UMPIL (2016)
• UP A.B. Political Science (1984)

Atty. Alden Lauzon

• Assistant Professor 7, Department of Art Studies, UP College of Arts and Letters (CAL)
• Associate Dean for Administration, CAL (June 2015 – June 2021)
• Senior Partner, Pedregosalaw Offices
• UP M.A. Art Studies, Art History (1998)
• UP Law Class 2000

Dr. Jose Dalisay Jr.

• Professor Emeritus , English and Creative Writing, UP
• Fellow and Former Director, UP Institute of Creative Writing
• Author, writer
• Awardee: 16 Carlos Palanca Awards in 5 genres
• UP College of Arts and Sciences, A.B. English, cum laude (1984)

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Schools offering Law courses in Metro Manila

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"Well, as most people know, PUP is an activist where in you can see students shouting for their rights and even for the rights of other people. Those who shout for what they believe on the way they wan..."

R. C.  studied  AB-POL.SCI ,  graduated 2011

De La Salle University

• Private University, Manila, Metro Manila

"It is nothing less than one could dream of having. Cool people, knowledgeable and capable professors. Environment that practically enables one to set oneself on learning spree."

S. D.  studied  AB-POL.SCI ,  graduated 2009

San Beda University

• Private College, Manila, Metro Manila
•  Bachelor of Laws
•  Master of Laws
•   Master's ₱ 67,000-125,000 per year

"Everyday in law school is like a thesis defense day; its not enough you know the answer, but you must also know how to explain it, expound on it and defend it. My law professors were really great, som..."

J. H.  studied  LL.B. ,  graduated 2009

New Era University

• Private University, Quezon City, Metro Manila

"Everything about the school is alright, atmosphere, the professors, facilities also. They are continually being improved over time."

R. F.  studied  LL.B. ,  graduated 2014

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasay

• Municipal University, Pasay, Metro Manila
•   Master's ₱ 6,000-8,000 per year

"Ambiance - was not one of the best. Professors - average professors, but we have some good set PHD instructors."

E. A.  studied  AB-POL.SCI ,  graduated 2002

Arellano University School of Law

• Private University, Pasay, Metro Manila

"You cannot joke around here since you're going to be a lawyer. Had to join a fraternity too. Professors were lawyers, which showed how serious this is."

A. M.  studied  LL.B. ,  graduated 1999

Lyceum of the Philippines University

"- Academically Equipped Facilities, it has a Mac Lab, the Legal Studies students can use the law library, - Competitive and Highly motivating professors who are members of the Legal Profession. - Hi..."

L. M.  studied  ABLS ,  graduated 2016

Universidad de Manila

• Municipal University, Manila, Metro Manila
•  MA in Criminal Justice System

"It is refreshing to know that I have met once in my life as a student a great group of professors and mentors. They are all deeply dedicated to their work, making they're students in effect one of the..."

S. A.  studied  AB-POL.SCI ,  graduated 2012

Ateneo de Manila University

•   Master's ₱ 50,000-70,000 per year

"The school is situated in a secured village. It is centrally air-conditioned, and this includes the classrooms, library, audio-visual, canteen, and even the chapel. The teachers are among the best in ..."

B. P.  studied  LL.B. ,  graduated 1992

University of the Philippines Diliman

• State University, Quezon City, Metro Manila

"Well all of the Filipino know about what's UP. The school that produces high competitive and productive citizens. I f you are graduate of UP. Your future is secured already. When I was studying I real..."

A. L.  studied  LL.B. ,  graduated 2007

Far Eastern University

"Far Eastern University is in manila. The population is too big and the environment is too exhausting but despite of those characteristics Far Eastern University still \provides the good education."

A.  studied  AB-POL.SCI ,  graduated 2007

Far Eastern University - Makati

• Private University, Makati, Metro Manila

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Manuel L. Quezon University

•   Master's ₱ 22,500-37,000 per year

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

•   Master's ₱ 16,000-40,000 per year

Included in the Free Tuition Law

San Beda College Alabang

• Private College, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila

University Of Caloocan City

• Municipal University, Caloocan City, Metro Manila
•   Master's ₱ 1,000-2,000 per year

Manila Adventist College

• Private College, Pasay, Metro Manila

Philippine Christian University

•   Master's ₱ 30,000-41,000 per year

Adamson University

• Private School, Manila, Metro Manila

San Sebastian College - Recoletos

Lacson college.

•   Master's ₱ 36,000 per year

Centro Escolar University - Makati Gil Puyat

Manila law college.

•   Master's ₱ 32,000-36,000 per year

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in Las Piñas

• Private University, Las Pinas, Metro Manila

Philippine College of Criminology

University of asia and the pacific.

• Private University, Pasig City, Metro Manila

University of Makati

• Municipal University, Makati, Metro Manila
•  Makati residents pay less than non-residents.

University of Santo Tomas

•  Doctor of Civil Law
•   Master's ₱ 66,000-78,000 per year

"The school campus consist of many buildings and facilities housing all the courses offered by the same. The many courses have different uniforms among the students and these look beautiful when worn b..."

E. V.  studied  LL.B. ,  graduated 1986

University of the East

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"Mostly our professors back then were all strict and imposed discipline inside the classroom. If you can't met their standards, you have to suffer the consequence - repeat the subject."

A. N.  studied  LL.B. ,  graduated 1988

Arellano University

•   Master's ₱ 110,000 per year

"Arellano University is proving its quality education since then. It has conducive in learning atmosphere but the facilities are not so good for me. Because during my time, we had no access in internet..."

G. S.  studied  AB-POL.SCI ,  graduated 2008

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THE DLSU JURIS DOCTOR PROGRAM

Program Overview

The De La Salle University Tañada-Diokno College of Law already offered the Juris Doctor (JD) program when it welcomed its first batch of students in 2010 . The DLSU JD program is a non-thesis program with a focus on human rights and is aimed at preparing law students to pass the bar examinations and to engage in a competent, service-oriented, and ethical legal practice. The program is compliant with the prescribed curriculum of the Legal Education Board (LEB). Beginning Academic Year 2021-2022, the DLSU DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law will be offering the 153-unit law degree program, making it a pioneer and one of only five law schools in the country to adopt the revised model curriculum recently mandated by the LEB. 

Since its establishment in 2009, the DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law has offered a unique brand of legal education with its JD program and is continually developing the program to be responsive to the needs of an aspiring legal practitioner in an evolving society. 

Its maiden curriculum pioneered the law school tracking system which features three tracks in the program, namely: (a) Human Rights; (b) Environment, and (c) Business. The new JD program of the DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law features three major components specifically addressing the key aspects of legal education.

The JD curriculum features three tracks: a)Dispute Resolution, b)Transaction/Compliance Advisory, and c)Policy and Government.

Four-Year and Five-Year Program Duration

The DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law understands that those who are interested in pursuing a legal education may have varying circumstances that may impact in their completion of the program. Thus, options are made available for a four-year program and a five-year program for the completion of the DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law JD Program. 

The four-year program is primarily designed for full-time students and carries a heavier load of units per semester, for a total of eight (8) semesters. Classes for the four-year program are usually held between 0800H to 2200H on weekdays and Saturdays. Considering the heavier load each semester, applicants who are working are not encouraged to avail of this option. 

What is principally intended for the working students is the five-year program. Students who wish to have a lesser number of units per semester may also take this option. Those who choose this option are expected to complete the JD program in ten (10) semesters. However, those who select this program must stay within their prescribed number of units for each semester. Classes for the five-year program are held from 6 PM to 10 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 6 PM on Saturday. An additional requirement for those who will opt for the five-year program is the submission of an undertaking to go on leave from work for a maximum of twenty (20) working days each for their 4th and 5th year of study. This requirement is to ensure that the student can attend court hearings, client meetings, case conferences, and other activities in the Clinical Education Program. If this will be impossible to do for the student, it is highly suggested for applicants not to choose this option

There are more slots available in the four-year program than in the five-year program. The five-year program is more selective in student acceptance. The process and ranking for admissions for the four-year and five-year programs are distinct and separate.

No shifting is allowed between programs during the admissions process and until after the completion of two semesters of the first year. Applicants are advised to seriously think about their choice of the program prior to filing the application.

Summer term

Students may enroll during the summer term to catch up if they are delayed due to failures or leaves of absences. But as a rule, in the first two years of law school, students are encouraged to take a much-deserved rest during the summer break. The summer break between the last two years of study may be devoted to legal missions under the Clinical Legal Education Program. It would be best if you did not plan on having a long break in the last two years. As a law student practitioner, you will be responsible to clients of the legal aid office.

CURRICULUM COMPONENTS

These three major components are: (a) the core courses; (b) the practice courses and (c) the formation courses. Each component addresses the needs of a student in his law school journey. The core courses refer to the mandated law subjects to help the students prepare for first years of practice and successfully hurdle the bar examinations. The practice-skills courses , following the Supreme Court-initiated clinical legal education program, are designed to give a student a foretaste of law practice. Finally, the formation courses enhance student academic success as well as nourish their mental health and spirituality.

CORE COURSES

Practice-skill courses .

The practical courses featured in the Juris Doctor program adhere to the prescribed clinical education program of the Supreme Court (SC). In recent years, the SC encouraged experiential learning in law schools and initiated moves to institutionalize clinical legal education programs in law schools. The DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law is proud to say that its founders had long envisioned the integration of experiential learning into its law degree program and this approach has helped its graduates not only in the better understanding of legal concepts but also in transitioning seamlessly from student life to professional life. The Clinical Legal Education Program of the DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law is the concrete manifestation of the human rights focus of the DLSU College of Law. Academic courses that apply the theories of substantive and procedural law to legal practice are taught in tandem with the clinical legal education program. After completion of the Juris Doctor Program, students of DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law are expected to leave school ready and well-equipped for fulfilling and meaningful law practice.

Another distinct feature of the Juris Doctor Program of the DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law is its emphasis on formation. Apart from developing in the student’s mastery of legal principles that will make them competent legal professionals, and a working knowledge of the application of these principles through the practical courses, the program also provides law students avenues to develop themselves to face challenges in law school. The Juris Doctor Program includes courses and activities that will assist them in spiritual, social, and mental well-being. The formation aspect of the program is designed to hone the skills and strengthen the values of the students as they embark on a legal study and prepare for practice.

AFTER YOU GRADUATE

The DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law Juris Doctor program primarily aims to produce graduates who will become competent, ethical, and service-oriented legal professionals by developing and instilling in them the Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGAs). Students are trained to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, reflective life-long learners, service-driven citizens, innovators, and constant-seekers of improvement. These ELGAs will help the graduates in life and in the transfer of the knowledge acquired in school into the workplace.

Committed to excellence. Impassioned to serve.

Begin your application to De La Salle University Tañada-Diokno College of Law. [email protected]

The DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law is strategically located at the heart of Bonifacio Global City in Fort Bonifacio, burgeoning commerce and tech district and a crossroad of business and governance. It will soon be home to the Philippine Senate and the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Lasallian law students will, therefore, learn the law at the same place where it is created, applied, and decided.

CONTACT INFORMATION

DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law , Rufino Campus 38th Street, University Parkway Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Philippines 1630 (632) 8877-9244 [email protected] law.dlsu.edu.ph Published by the DLSU Tañada-Diokno College of Law (2022)

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