A.

FIRST YEAR ( First Semester)

Persons and Family Relations (4)

A basic course on the law of a person and the family which views the effects and
application of laws, examine the legal norms affecting civil personality, marriage, property
relations between husband and wife, legal separation, the matrimonial regimes of absolute
community, conjugal partnership of gains, and complete separation of property, paternity and
filiation, adoption, guardianship, support, parental authority, surnames, absence and
emancipation, including the rules of procedure relative to the foregoing.

Constitutional Law 1 (3)

A study of the basic principles governing the structure, set-up and hierarchy of the
Philippine Government. It includes the study of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the different
branches, departments and political units of the government, the constitutional commissions, the
qualifications, restrictions, prohibitions and accountability of public servants and the amendatory
process. It also covers the inherent and residual powers of the government and examines the
fundamental legal contracts among the citizens including the means of altering the same.

Criminal law I (3)

A detailed examination of the characteristics of criminal law, the nature of felonies stages
of execution, circumstances affecting criminal liability, persons criminally liable, the extent and
extinction of criminal liability as well as the civil liability of the offender, the extinction and
survival of civil liability, the nature and theories of penalties in criminal law, habitual
delinquency, juvenile delinquency, the Indeterminate Sentence Law, the probation Laws and
laws relating to the effects of pardon and parole. The course covers Book I (Articles 1-113) of
the Revised Penal Code and other related special penal laws.

Statutory Construction (2)

A course that explores the use of force of statues and the principles and methods of their
construction and interpretation.

Legal Writing (2)

An introduction of legal writing techniques; It involves applied legal bibliography case

digest and reporting analysis, legal reasoning and preparation of legal opinions or memoranda.

Legal Research (2)

The course will introduce structures to the methodology of legal research and the
preparation of legal opinions, memoranda, or expository or critical paper on any subject
approved by the faculty member teaching it.
B. FIRST YEAR (Second Semester)

Obligations and Contracts (5)

An in-depth study of the nature, kinds, effects and extinguishment of obligations. It also
covers contracts in general, their requisites, forms and interpretation; the defective contracts,
including quasi-contract and natural obligation; and the principle of laches and estoppel. (Book
IV of the New Civil Code – R.A. 386 as amended)

Constitutional Law II (3)

A comprehensive study of the 1987 Constitution focusing on the constitutional provisions

relating to the Bill of Rights, the Economic and Social rights, Citizenship, the nature, elements
and corresponding penalties.

Basic Legal Ethics (3)

A course that focuses on the cannons of legal ethics involving the duties and
responsibilities of the lawyer with respect to the public or society, the bar or legal profession, the
courts and the client.

Natural Resources and Environmental Law (3)

A study of the constitutional provisions and special laws governing natural resources
their use and disposition. The study includes existing laws protecting the environment and the
ecosystem and prevailing rules against despoliation of the environment.

Legal Techniques and Logic (2)

A course on the methods of reasoning, syllogism, arguments and expositions, deductions,

the truth table demonstrating invalidity and inconsistency of arguments. It also includes the
logical organization of legal language and logical testing of judicial reasoning.

C. SECOND YEAR (First Semester)

Property (4)

A study of the different kinds of property, the nature of ownership and its modifications,
co-ownership, possession, usufruct, easements or servitudes, nuisance, and the different modes
of acquiring and losing ownership.

Sale (2)
 An in-depth consideration of the provisions of the Civil code on the contract of sales, its
nature and form, the obligations of the buyer and the seller, the concept of warranties, remedies,
breach of contract, and conventional and legal redemption. The course includes the Statute of
Frauds, assignment of credits and corporeal rights, the Bulk Sales Law, the Maceda Law, Recto
Law, the Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000 and relevant provisions of the Anti-Dummy
Act and the E-commerce Acts.

Criminal Procedure (3)

A study of the jurisdiction of courts and the rules governing the conduct and procedure
regarding criminal cases, particularly the prosecution of criminal offenses, filling of criminal
complaints, arrest of a suspect, searches and seizures of properties, rights of the accused, and
remedies available in case of adverse judgment and the effects of convictions. In particular, it
covers the study of the Rules on Criminal Procedure, including related Supreme Court Circulars
and its judicial interpretation.

Labor Law I (Labors Standards) (3)

This course analyzes provisions of the Labor Code of the Philippines on minimum
standards of employment, working conditions, employment benefits and manpower development
for workers and all other laws and jurisprudence related thereto such as the Migrant Workers and
Overseas Filipino Act (R.A. 8042); book II on Human Resources Development, and the TESDA
Law (R.A. 7996) and the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons (R.A. 7277); Book III on Conditions
of Employment, including the special laws on 13th month pay, paternity leave, protection and
welfare of women workers, sexual harassment, and child abuse; and Book IV on Health, Safety
and Social Welfare Benefits.

Agrarian Law and Social Legislation (2)

A study of the various laws and jurisprudence on the land reform program of the
government, particularly laws on Agricultural Leasehold Tenancy, Presidential Decree No. 27,
the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program of 1987and its amendatory laws, including related
legislations, as well as its implementing rules; the study also dissects state insurance Fund, Social
Security Act, the Government Service Insurance System Act, PAG-IBIG, and Philhealth Laws,
Maternity and Paternity benefits laws and the Portability Law.

Land Titles and Deeds (2)

This course deals with the study of the system and methods of registration of titles, deeds
and other instruments (voluntary/involuntary) and transactions involving lands under the
Property Registration Decree as well as the laws and jurisprudence on the Public Land Act, the
Subdivision and Condominium laws, the HLLURB law and other related statutes.
Human Rights Law (2)

Study focused on the aspects of protecting, defending and seeking redress for violations
of human rights in the Philippines.

Public Corporation (2)

This is a study of the general principles governing the creation, organization, merger,
dissolution, operations, powers, functions, responsibilities and liabilities of municipal
corporations; the study includes the accountability of local elective and appointive officials
particularly the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991 and its amendments , as well
as applicable jurisprudence.

D. SECOND YEAR (Second Semester)

Civil Procedure and Provisional Remedies (5)

A study of the law on jurisdiction of court in civil actions and Rule 1 to 71 of the 1997
Rule of Civil Procedure. These rules cover ordinary Civil Actions, Provisional Remedies and
Special Civil Actions. The study of the rules is supplemented by a study of applicable
jurisprudence.

Negotiable Instruments (3)

The course is a study of the statutory provisions governing negotiable instruments which
is mainly the Negotiable Instruments Law, as well as the applicable provisions of the Code of
commerce.

Credit Transactions (3)

A study of the laws governing loans and deposits, including mortgages, pledges,
antichresis, guaranty, sureties and other securities or collaterals.

Labor Law II (Labor Relations) (3)

A study of general principles of the Labor Code, Book B of the Labor Code on labor
Relations, governing areas on government machinery, labor organizations, unfair labor practices,
representing issue; collective bargaining and administration agreements, grievance machinery
and voluntary arbitration, lockouts, strikes and other concerted activities; Book IV on Post-
Employment, covering areas such as classes of employees, termination of employment and
retirement; Book VII on penal provisions of the Labor Code and prescription of actions and
claims.
Administrative Law, Law on Public Officers & Election Laws (EPA) (3)

The course will first cover development and application of principles and doctrines
governing administrative agencies with rule-making and adjudicative functions; then It will
consider the laws and principles applicable to public officers, I will examine the law regulating
the conduct of elections and the law on pre- proclamation contests and election protests.

Public International Law (3)

A study of the basic principles of international law and an overview of the legal
principles governing international relations based, among others, on the United Nations
Character, the doctrines of well-known and recognized publicists, and the decisions of
international tribunals and bodies.

Special Penal Laws (2)

The study includes related offenses provided for in special laws.

E. THIRD YEAR (First Semester)

Wills and Successions (4)

A detailed examination and analysis of the law on estate and intestate succession,
including wills, institutions of heirs, computation of legitimes of compulsory heirs,
disinheritance, and partition and distribution of the estate. The course also takes up rules of
procedure on the settlement and administration of the estate of deceased person.

Partnership Agency and Trust (3)

A course combining the laws on Agency (Title X), partnership (Title IX) and Trusts
(Title V) of the Civil Code.

Taxation I (3)

The general principles of taxation and statutory provisions on income taxation, including
pertinent revenue regulations.

Transportation Laws (2)

A study of the general principles and basic regulations governing carriers (land, air and
sea) of persons and goods.
Insurance (2)

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 regulations of the insurance business.

Conflict of Laws (2)

A course dealing with legal transactions with emphasis on the choice of law, including
problems on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

Legal Medicine (1)

An overview of the principles relating to medico-legal cases, including the procedure of

presenting and examining a medical expert witness.

Intellectual Property Law (2)

A study of the Laws on Trademark, Patent, Copyright and Intellectual Creation.

Special Commercial Law (3)

This covers the study of Letter of Credit, Trust Receipt, the New Central Bank Act,
General Banking Law, Secrecy of Bank Deposits, Anti- Money Laundering Law, Financial
Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law, Truth in Lending Act, Law on Extra-judicial Foreclosure of
Real Estate Mortgage in relation to Banking laws and Warehouse Receipts Law.

F. THIRD YEAR (Second Semester)

Corporation Law and Securities Law (5)

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. The course
includes in-depth analysis of the applicable common law and commercial principles underlying
the various relationships in the corporate setting, with emphasis on the corporation being a
medium for business enterprise and a means of providing for the equity investment market. The
course includes the study of the pertinent provisions of the Securities Regulation Code and
Foreign Investments Act.

Evidence (4)

A course which looks into the rules of presentation, admissibility, weight and sufficiency
of evidence, including burden of proof and presumptions.

Taxation Law 2 (3)

 A study of the concept and general principles of transfer (estate and donor’s), tax,
specific, business, percentage, amusement, and miscellaneous taxes provided for in the National
Internal Revenue Code, including general principles on tariff and customs duties.

Special Proceedings (3)

A study of Rule 72-109 of the Revised Rules of Court dealing with the procedural rules
on the settlement of estate, will, letters testamentary and administration, escheats, guardianship,
appointment of trustees, adoption, change of name, cancellation and correction of entries in the
Civil Registry and appeals in special proceedings.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

A study of Republic Act No. 9285, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004
including its implementing Rules and Regulations; Rules in Mediation, Conciliation and
Arbitration.

Torts and Damages (2)

An analysis of the law on quasi-delicts as well as the nature, classes and extent of
damages.

Legal Forms (2)

A course which trains students in the drafting of various legal documents and deeds as
well as judicial pleadings and briefs.

Problem Areas in Legal Ethics & Judicial Ethics (3)

A course aimed at examining and resolving specific ethical problems and dilemmas
which may confront. It includes the study of Judicial Ethics.

G. FOURTH YEAR (First Semester)

Civil Law Review 1 (5)

A general integration of the principles in civil law covering the effects and application of
laws, the law on Human Relations, Persons and Family Relations, Property, Ownership and its
Modification, the Different Modes of Acquiring Ownership, including Succession;

Constitutional Law Review (4)

A general survey of constitutional law, including political law, administrative law, law on
public officers and other related subjects.
Commercial Law Review 1 (4)

A comprehensive survey and review of the laws and jurisprudence on :Private

Corporations; Securities Regulation Code; Foreign Investment Act; Negotiable Instruments Law,
Trust Receipts and Letters of Credit; Secrecy Bank Deposit Law; New Central bank Act and
General Banking Law, the Law on Extrajudicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage in relation
to Banking laws and Truth in Lending Act.

Remedial Law review I (4)

A general review of the laws on jurisdiction of courts and rules on Civil Procedure,
Provisional Remedies and Special Civil Actions. (Rules 1-71) of the Rules of court and pertinent
Jurisprudence.

Labor Law Review (3)

A general review of all labor laws and related jurisprudence.

Practice Court 1 (2)

Training on the preparation and drafting of complaints, petitions, answers and other
pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal papers which are submitted to the court or other
tribunals. It also deals with the art of effective oral advocacy.

H. FOURTH YEAR (Second semester)

Civil Law review 2 (4)

A general integration of the principles in civil law relating to obligations and contracts,
credit transactions, quasi-contracts, quasi-delicts, damages and special contracts like sales, lease
and partnership, agency and trusts.

Remedial Law Review (4)

Review of criminal Procedure, evidence and Special Proceedings and pertinent cases.

Criminal Law Review (4)

A general review of the Revised Penal Code with its latest amendments, as well as the
other relevant penal statutes including pertinent jurisprudence.

Commercial Law Review 2 (4)

A comprehensive survey and review of the Code of Commerce and the laws and
jurisprudence on Insurance Code of the Philippines; Common Carriers Law (New Civil Code);
Maritime Law and Admiralty; Carriage of Goods by Sea Act; Warsaw Convention and other
International Covenants on Transportation, Salvage Law; and the intellectual Property Code.

Taxation Law Review (3)

A comprehensive survey and review of the general principles of taxation including NIRC
provisions on the organization, functions and powers of the Bureau of Internal revenue, income
taxation, transfer taxes, VAT, as well as local and real property taxation as embodied in the
Local Government Code and the general principles on tariff and customs duties and tax remedies
under the various tax laws.

Legal Counseling and Social Responsibility (2)

An introduction to the art and technique of legal counseling as well as consideration of

the responsibilities of the lawyer as counselor.

Practice Court II (2)

Holding of court trials as if in Regional Trial Court, where the pertinent provisions of the
Rules of court are strictly observed. The professor prepares a complaint, an answer and reply.
These pleadings shall constitute the record upon which the trial shall be conducted. The lawyers,
litigants and witnesses are all members of the class and the professors act as judge. It is made
obligatory upon the students acting as lawyers, to argue their case orally immediately after the
evidence is closed. This phase of the subject is important, 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. The judge renders his decision in writing.
The class assumes that the case tried previously is brought to the Appellate Court. The professor
in charge acts as the appellate judge. 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.