Usm-Ola Office of Legal Aid

EMPOWERING PWDs: RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND EMPLOYMENT

Contributors:
LSP Kaye Diamond M. Aganon
LSP Israel Jesaphi C. Espaňa
LSP Christine Rezcel G. Menguita
LSP Cherekit L. Resurreccion
LSP Rosemarie C. Tungol
LSP Edgar Ian M. Villote

Rooted in the fundamental principle of social justice, the legal framework for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is designed to dismantle barriers and foster an inclusive society. The provisions of the laws provided here go beyond mere accommodation; they affirm the inherent dignity and equal worth of every individual by guaranteeing substantive rights alongside special privileges. These laws ensure that PWDs are empowered to fully participate in nation-building, free from stigma and discrimination, and equipped with the necessary support to thrive independently.

Announcement!

For requests for legal orientations or talks on PWD rights and privileges, and laws affecting the poor and marginalized sectors, you may visit or contact us:

USM-College of Law
Office of Legal Aid (USM-OLA)
Location: University Hostel, USM-Kidapawan City Campus, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA

BATTERED WOMAN SYNDROME under Anti-VAWC Act or Republic Act No. 9262

Contributors:
LSP Irene L. Escoton
LSP Marivic R. Osorno
LSP Christiana G*e Jade N. Jerez
LSP Maxim V. Peralta
LSP Jessie F. Enid, Jr.
LSP Elmo Valentino F. Butardo

Announcement!

For requests for legal orientations or talks on Anti-VAWC and other laws affecting women and children, you may visit or contact us:

USM-College of Law
Office of Legal Aid (USM-OLA)
Location: University Hostel, USM-Kidapawan City Campus, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA

OLA Volunteer (OLAV) LSP Haerley David Son Mula taking a lesson on notarization and getting tips on how to formulate questions for the Judicial Affidavit of an intended witness.

Announcement!

The USM-OLA is now accepting qualified legal aid beneficiaries who are indigent individuals or members of marginalized sectors. For inquiries, you may visit or contact us:

Office of Legal Aid (USM-OLA)
USM-College of Law
Location: University Hostel, USM-KCC, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA

[𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧]

The 𝕮𝖔𝖑𝖑𝖊𝖌𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝕷𝖆𝖜 is about to begin its first semester for the academic year 2026-2027 and will accept applications for a limited period. Send your applications now to reserve your slot!

𝐀. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒

(For New Students and Transferees)

1. Must be a graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree;
2. Submit the following to the Office of the Dean from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday

a. Application Letter addressed to:

The Office of the Dean
College of Law
2nd Floor, Science Building,
USM Kidapawan City Campus
Brgy. Sudapin, Kidapawan City

b. Filled-up Application Form [Download forms at: https://www.usm.edu.ph/academics/colleges/college-of-law/ ]
c. Two (2) Passport size picture with nameplate & white background
d. Transcript of Records
e. PSA Birth Certificate
f. Good Moral Certificate
g. Honorable Dismissal’
h. One (1) long brown envelope

*For TOR/Birth Certificate/ Good Moral/Honorable Dismissal - Legible copies will be accepted, in which case, a notarized undertaking must be executed that a certified copy will be submitted.

**If TOR/Good Moral/Honorable Dismissal are NOT yet available, a Certificate of Graduation or Certificate of Candidacy for graduation will be accepted provided that a receipt of the request for such documents be submitted and in all cases must be attested that the original or certified copy will be submitted.

3. Screening Procedure:
a. Entrance Examination;
b. Essay Writing;
c. Panel Interview.

𝐁. 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄

June 6, 2026 (Please click this link for reservation https://forms.gle/HYZBraf6dhhP5m5z6 )

𝐂. 𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄

1st Year/Freshman – June 15, 2026
2nd Year to 4th Year – June 22, 2026

𝐃. 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒

June 29, 2026

For continuing and returning students and transferees, kindly refer to the foregoing schedules and mark your calendars!

See you soon, future Attorneys!

ANG KALASAG NG MGA KABABAIHAN LABAN SA KARAHASAN: REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9262

Contributors:
LSP Danica R. Dacera
LSP Debbie M. Dominguez
LSP Ian Daniel P. Geslaga
LSP Alvin P. Mangalay
LSP Joeffrey Edrik D. Mojado
LSP Jailan A. Zaragosa

Announcement!

For requests for legal orientations or talks on women's rights and laws affecting the marginalized sectors, you may visit or contact us:

USM-College of Law
Office of Legal Aid (USM-OLA)
Location: University Hostel, USM-Kidapawan City Campus, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA

With our second OLA Volunteer (OLAV) LSP Danica Dacera drafting a Petition for our pro bono client and assisting in the notarization of documents.

The USM-OLA is inviting Cotabateño volunteer lawyers to become Supervising Lawyers Online/Onsite (SULO or "guiding light") who will assist our Law Student Practitioners (LSPs) and OLA Volunteers (OLAV) online or onsite. As a law school legal clinic, USM-OLA can issue certificates of activity for Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS) compliance.

The USM-OLA is now accepting qualified legal aid beneficiaries who are indigent individuals or members of marginalized sectors. For inquiries, you may visit or contact us:

Office of Legal Aid (USM-OLA)
USM-College of Law
Location: University Hostel, USM-KCC, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA

The first OLA Volunteer (OLAV) LSP Cherekit L. Resurreccion assisting in the first OLA case.

The USM-OLA is now accepting qualified legal aid beneficiaries, with the help of our OLAV on duty, and onsite/online supervising lawyers aptly called SULO (Supervising Lawyers Online/Onsite) or legal "guiding light."

Announcement!

For legal aid inquiries, you may visit or contact us:

USM-College of Law
Office of Legal Aid (USM-OLA)
Location: University Hostel, USM-Kidapawan City Campus, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN ONLINE: A GUIDE TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11930

Republic Act No. 11930 punishes the OSAEC and penalizes the production, distribution, and possession of CSAEM.

Contributors (Law Student Practitioners or LSPs): LSP Danica R. Dacera, LSP Debbie M. Dominguez, LSP Ian Daniel P. Geslaga, LSP Alvin P. Mangalay, LSP Joeffrey Edrik D. Mojado, and LSP Jailan A. Zaragosa

Announcement!

For requests for legal orientations or talks on children's rights and laws affecting the marginalized sectors, you may visit or contact us:

USM-College of Law
Office of Legal Aid (USM-OLA)
Location: University Hostel, USM-Kidapawan City Campus, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA

ANO ANG FPIC?

Ayon sa Republic Act No. 8371, ang FPIC ay ang malayang pahintulot ng mga Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples bago isagawa ang anumang proyekto na maaaring makaapekto sa kanilang lupang ninuno.

Contributor: LSP Dominique Portia T. Maglangit

Announcement!

For requests for legal orientations or talks on IPRA and other laws affecting the marginalized sectors, you may visit or contact us:

USM-College of Law
Office of Legal Aid (USM-OLA)
Location: University Hostel, USM-Kidapawan City Campus, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA

USM-OLA
(USM College of Law Office of Legal Aid)
Location: University Hostel, USM-Kidapawan City Campus, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA

Note: USM Law Student Practitioners (LSPs) undergoing Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP) may be available to assist you.

MGA BATAYAN NG KARAPATAN NG KATUTUBONG PAMAYANAN
(Ayon sa Republic Act No. 8371 o Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997)

Contributors (Law Student Practitioners or LSPs): LSP Irene L. Escoton, LSP Marivic R. Osorno, LSP Christiana G*e Jade N. Jerez, LSP Maxim V. Peralta, LSP Jessie F. Enid, Jr., and LSP Elmo Valentino F. Butardo

Announcement!

For requests for legal orientations or talks on IPRA and other laws affecting the marginalized sectors, you may visit or contact us:

USM-College of Law
Office of Legal Aid (USM-OLA)
Location: University Hostel, USM-Kidapawan City Campus, Sudapin, Kidapawan City

OUR CLIENTS:
• Indigent Individuals
• Marginalized Sectors

OUR SERVICES:
• FREE Legal Consultation/Advice
• FREE Drafting of Legal Documents

OUR SCHEDULE:
• Regular: Wednesdays @ 2:30 pm-5:30 pm
• By Appointment: MTThF

CONTACT US:
Number: 09173090449
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://facebook.com/USM.OLA