USeP School of Law Student Council

[𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖] Law Summer School Registration is Officially Open

FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A LAWYER!

The 2026 USeP School of Law Bar Operations, in partnership with the University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law and Rex Bookstore, brings you the Law Summer School!

Open to college students, professionals, current law students, and aspiring law students, both USeP and non-USeP, this program offers a firsthand look at law school while helping you reinforce your foundational skills.

Learn to think, read, and write like a lawyer under the direct mentorship of seasoned law professors.

REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/BJw7zwth6eoQePPY6

For more information, you may contact Ms. Grecian T. Asoy, Chairperson of the 2026 USeP School of Law Bar Operations, at [email protected] or +63 956 759 1223.

Start your journey with us. Bridge the gap between dreaming and doing. JOIN NOW!

[𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃] USeP School of Law Celebrates National Women’s Month in Purple

The University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law (USeP-SoL) joined the nationwide celebration of National Women’s Month through a collective display of support for women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Last Wednesday, faculty members, administrative staff, and law students proudly wore purple shirts within the SoL premises as a symbol of solidarity with the continuing advocacy for women’s rights and leadership. Others who were attending classes online also participated by wearing purple during their virtual sessions, allowing the celebration to extend beyond the physical classroom and into the digital learning space.

Through this simple yet meaningful gesture, the USeP-SoL community demonstrated its commitment to recognizing the strength, resilience, and contributions of women in society and within the legal profession. Whether on campus or through the screen, members of the SoL stood united in celebrating women and reaffirming the importance of advancing gender equality and an inclusive society.

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[ 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! ]

The USeP School of Law proudly announces the Dean’s Listers for the First Semester of AY 2025-2026.

Keep striving for excellence and building dreams without limits!

𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 | Warmest congratulations to University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law (USeP SoL) Dean Jamil Adrian Khalil L. Matalam for his distinguished service as an Honorable Judge in the 2026 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (Indonesian National Round), held at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

His participation highlights the USeP SoL's engagement in international legal education and academic collaboration.

𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬

In celebration of the 24 new Agila Lawyers who took their oath last February 6, 2026, a testimonial dinner was held on January 31, 2026. University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law (USeP SoL) Dean Jamil Adrian Khalil L. Matalam welcomed the new lawyers, guest speakers, University officials, faculty members, and Bar Operations heads.

On behalf of the University, President Dr. Bonifacio Gabales Jr. congratulated the new Agila Lawyers, together with Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jeneifer C. Nueva, and Extension Division Director Dr. Roby V. Pagong.

Hon. Rowena M. Apao-Adlawan, Executive Judge of the RTC Davao City and Convenor of the Davao City Justice Zone, reminded the new lawyers in her message not to rush into practice and to always retain respect for the teachers who helped shape their journey.

Hon. Rogelio G. Largo, Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals and former Dean of USeP SoL, shared his reflections on responsibility and service, reminding the new lawyers to reflect not only on what they can do as lawyers, but on what they ought to do.

Two of the new lawyers, Atty. Princess Pilar D. Arpilleda and Atty. Ralph Renzo T. Naquila, expressed gratitude to their law school friends turned fellow lawyers and their families, recognizing that this victory is not theirs alone. They also shared stories of the mentors who pushed them from the halls of the law school to the very gates of the testing center, joking that they still hear their teachers’ voices while answering the exam.

Following the testimonial speeches, the new Agila Lawyers took their Oath of Membership to the USeP SoL Alumni Association, administered by Atty. Haidee D. Abordo-Temblor, Vice President of the Association.

The USeP SoL community congratulates its twenty-four new Agila Lawyers on this important milestone in their journey.

𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 | 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐘 2026–2027

The University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law (USeP SOL) is now accepting applications for admission for First Semester, Academic Year 2026–2027.

Aspiring lawyers and legal professionals are invited to apply for the following programs:

⚖️ Juris Doctor (Thesis Program)
📌 Initial Documentary Requirements:
• Student Information Sheet (downloadable from the University website)
• Transcript of Records (TOR), or for graduating students, a Certificate of Candidacy for Graduation
• Undergraduate General Weighted Average (GWA), certified by the University Registrar
• Certificate of Good Moral Character or Recommendation from two (2) disinterested persons

📘 Master of Legal Studies – Juris Doctor Program
📌 Initial Documentary Requirements:
• Student Information Sheet (downloadable from the University website)
• Certificate of Employment / Proof of Work Experience
• Letter of Recommendation from the Unit Head / Immediate Supervisor
• Transcript of Records (TOR), or for graduating students, a Certificate of Candidacy for Graduation
• Undergraduate General Weighted Average (GWA), certified by the University Registrar
• Certificate of Good Moral Character or Recommendation from two (2) disinterested persons

📝 Apply now by completing the online application form:
👉 https://forms.gle/aJustNG9Q76AxHXy8

Begin your journey toward legal excellence with USeP-SOL. ⚖️🎓

𝐔𝐒𝐞𝐏 𝐒𝐨𝐋 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐈 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐡

Twelve (12) Level II Certified Law Student Practitioners (LSPs) took their oath on January 8, 2026, under the guidance of Clinical Legal Education (CLEP) II Faculty-in-Charge, Atty. Arlene M. Lorejo-Cosape. The oath was administered by Hon. Rowena M. Apao-Adlawan, the Executive Judge of Regional Trial Court, Davao City.

Under Rule 138-A, certified LSPs are allowed limited practice of law, subject to the rules and under the supervision and approval of a supervising lawyer.

These LSPs are expected to help increase access to justice for the marginalized sectors while learning the value of legal professional social responsibility, to prepare them for the practice of law.

[𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐁𝐀𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒]

The University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law proudly celebrates the victory of its third batch of Bar Passers, earning a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 ranking nationwide among law schools with 11–50 examinees, with an outstanding 89.29% passing rate.

We honor not only our new lawyers but also their families and mentors, particularly the entire USeP community, the School of Law Faculty, Alumni, and the School of Law Bar Operations for their unwavering support in making this achievement possible.

As shared by Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, Chairperson of Bar 2025, “Your success marks the fulfillment of your dreams, and the answered prayers of the village it took to raise you as lawyers.”

[𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!] With a remarkable performance rating of 89.29%, the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP), through its USeP - School of Law (SoL), proudly ranks fifth among the Top Law Schools with 11 to 50 examinees in the 2025 Bar Examinations. The USeP SoL demonstrated its strength in legal education, with its examinees counted among the 48.98% who successfully passed the Bar.

We warmly congratulate our newly licensed Agila Lawyers for their perseverance and dedication, and extend our heartfelt appreciation to the administrators, faculty, and staff of the University, whose support and guidance made this success possible. Truly, this achievement is a shared victory for the entire USeP community.

Soar high, Agilas!

The list of successful examinees can be viewed on the Supreme Court of the Philippines website at sc.judiciary.gov.ph.