26/02/2026
The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity extends its sincerest wishes to all prospective LAE takers who took the Mock LAE on Day 2 of the ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ last February 22, 2026, at Malcolm Hall, UP College of Law.
Following the mock examination, a panel discussion was held to offer strategies, and clarify common challenges encountered during the test and the admission process. Esteemed speakers also shared words of inspiration which reminded future law students that beyond preparation and technique, perseverance and purpose remain at the heart of entering UP Law.
Through this initiative, the Fraternity continues its commitment to empowering prospective LAE takers, not only with knowledge and readiness, but with the confidence to pursue their calling as future advocates for the nation.
Goodluck to all the Future Abogados Para sa Bayan!
20/02/2026
๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ !
With the LAE commencing in a week's time, youโll need all the help you can get from the people whoโve proven themselves not just in the exam, but also in the UP College of Law!
Franco Acampado ๐ฮฆ๐ 2022C is a fourth-year student at the UP College of Law and the incumbent Chancellor of the Order of the Purple Feather, after previously serving as its Vice Chancellor. He was elected the 2nd Year Batch Representative in the UP Law Student Government, and later led as Events Head for the Office of the Secretariat of the UP Law Bar Operations Commission. A graduate of Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Management Economics, Franco was active in both AIESEC and the Ateneo Management Economics Organization, combining leadership, service, and academic excellence.
Hosea Encarnacion ๐ฮฆ๐ 2024J is a second-year evening student at the UP College of Law and a member of the Order of the Purple Feather. Beyond law school, he works as a Relationship Manager at the Bank of the Philippine Islands and serves as Director of the Hearing Heart Foundation, supporting urban poor communities in Metro Manila. A Magna Cum Laude graduate in Management Economics (Financial Economics track), Hosea brings both corporate and community-driven perspectives to the table.
Pablo Casanova ๐ฮฆ๐ 2025B is a first-year evening student at UP Law. He is the incumbent BGC Evening Representative of the UP Law Student Government. Pablo currently works as a Research Assistant at De La Salle University and previously as an Analyst at the Northern Operating Service Asia (Northern Trust). He holds a double degree from De La Salle University - Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
The Fraternity will be hosting the 2nd session, featuring the Mock LAE and exam-taking tips from featured speakers, on February 22, 2026, this coming Sunday, at Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law. Don't miss out!
Take the next step into becoming future Abogados Para Sa Bayan! See you at ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐!
18/02/2026
The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity expresses its warmest gratitude to all the prospective LAE takers who attended the first day of ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ last February 14, 2026, held at Malcolm Hall, UP College of Law.
To contribute to their journey on conquering the college's aptitude test, the Fraternity hosted lectures on the different subjects featured in the exam, and highlighted the different aspects of the admission process and the law school routine through exemplary speakers. The Fraternity will be hosting a Mock LAE session on February 22, 2026, this coming Sunday, that aims to simulate the examโs environment.
The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity wishes the best for these prospective LAE takers. The Fraternity hopes that through the lecture series, they are empowered by knowledge, and that their dreams and aspirations of becoming a true be ever guided by wisdom as they take the leap of faith in the name of liberty and service to the Filipino nation.
13/02/2026
1 Day to Go Before the First Session of ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐
The Venue for the event will be at the ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ, ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ, from ๐:๐๐ ๐๐ - ๐:๐๐ ๐๐. Please see the map and directions for reference. Donโt forget to check your emails for confirmation of your attendance, as well as for further reminders for the event.
We hope you're ready to prepare with us for the LAE! We hope to see you there, mga future Abogado Para sa Bayan!
In partnership with:
Wyvern Innovations
UP Phi Delta Alpha Sorority
12/02/2026
๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐!
The LAE can be difficult, but it doesnโt have to be impossible. Through wisdom sourced from the most stellar of students and the most established of alumni, you can prepare with the very best!
See our stellar lineup of speakers!
Atty. John Philippe Chua, MSFin ๐ฮฆ๐ 2017A is a Topnotcher (Rank 4) of the 2024 Philippine Bar Examinations. He currently works as a Business Success Director at Onward Worldwide Management & Consultancy Services, Inc. and is the Founder and Treasurer of AlphaLex, Online Bar Review platform. He was a former Treasurer of the UP Law Student Government (A.Y. 2021-2022), as well as a member of the Order of the Purple Feather.
John Jared Garcia ๐ฮฆ๐ 2019E is a third-year student at the UP College of Law. He is currently an Editor for the 99th Volume of the Philippine Law Journal, the oldest English-language law review in Asia. He is also a member of the Order of the Purple Feather. He placed 3rd Best Speaker in the Preliminary Rounds of the Magallona Cup 2025, where his team also placed 1st-Runner Up and bagged the Best Petitioner Memorial Award.
Arman Matias ๐ฮฆ๐ 2023A is a third-year student at the UP College of Law. He is the current President of the Schola Juris Vespertina (A.Y. 2025-2026), previously serving as the organization's Treasurer. He is a Certified Public Accountant who currently works at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and previously worked as a Financial Officer in the same department.
J**s Argana ๐ฮฆ๐ 2023A is a third-year student at the UP College of Law. He currently serves as the Internal Vice President of the UP Law Student Government (A.Y. 2025-2026), also having previously served as Diliman Evening Representative (A.Y. 2024-2025). During his undergraduate in DLSU, he held the position of Vice Chairperson for National Affairs under the University Student Government Office of the Vice President for External Affairs.
Antwa Constantino ๐ฮฆ๐ 2024J is a third-year law student at the UP College of Law. He is a current staffer at the Philippine Law Register as well as a member of the Order of the Purple Feather. He was the former Project Head for Destinations: UP Law Career and Internship Fair (A.Y. 2025-2026) and the former Chairman of Kaya Natin! Youth in the Quezon Province.
Learn how to successfully conquer the LAE at ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐. See you all there!
In partnership with:
Wyvern Innovations
UP Phi Delta Alpha Sorority
10/02/2026
๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐!
LAE Takers! Are you ready to take one step closer towards your dreams of becoming a UP Lawyer? Then head on to ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐, where our roster of lecturers will help you out:
John Gedric Tudio ๐ฮฆ๐ 2016D, currently a third-year student at the UP College of Law, was a member of the national team and a bronze medalist of the 5th International Young Mathematicianโs Convention at Lucknow, India. He currently serves as the Bar Operations Head of Schola Juris Vespertina, and previously held the Diliman Evening Representative position for the UP Law Student Government (A.Y. 2024 - 2025).
Mark Russell Caranzo ๐ฮฆ๐ 2021N currently studies in the UP College of Law as a first-year student. Aside from being an Undergraduate Scholarship Awardee of the DOST, he founded Russtriction Site, an Education-centered Tiktok Page, and Acadgenius Tutorial Powerhouse, an online academic center that offers tutorials and entrance exam review materials.
George Liwanag ๐ฮฆ๐ 2024F, a second-year student at the UP College of Law, has been a Licensed Professional Teacher, specializing in English, since 2020. He serves as the Wellness Officer for Schola Juris Vespertina and currently works as a Political Affairs Assistant in the House of Representatives.
Maverick Sua ๐ฮฆ๐ 2025C currently studies as a first-year student at the UP College of Law. He is a member of Mensa International, the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world and was formerly Top 94 in the World for Rubikโs Cube One-Handed Solving.
Seijiro Ogata ๐ฮฆ๐ 2025I is a second-year student at the UP College of Law. He is part of the Order of the Purple Feather, the official Honors Society of UP Lawโalso working as an intern at the Philippine Law Journal, the oldest English language law review in Asia. He was also a Research Assistant at the UP Law Center Paralegal Training Program.
As the exam draws near, our roster of experts and exemplary students shall serve as your guide in navigating the UP Law Aptitude Examination. Have faith and push forward. Good luck, future Abogados Para Sa Bayan!
In partnership with:
Wyvern Innovations
UP Phi Delta Alpha Sorority
08/02/2026
See the schedule for ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐!
The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity invites all prospective LAE Takers to ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐!
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ will provide you the review preparations you need to conquer the UP Law Aptitude Exam. The event will provide insights, tips, and other support materials that youโll need for the exam, curated by stellar students from the UP College of Law.
Dates: February 14 & February 22, 2026
Venue: Malcolm Hall, UP College of Law
๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ (๐
๐๐ ๐๐):
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Morning Review Session)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Afternoon Review Session)
๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ (๐
๐๐ ๐๐):
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Mock LAE Proper)
5:30 PM Onwards (Mixer)
Stay tuned through our social media posts. Join us as we conquer the UP Law Aptitude Exam together!
27/01/2026
๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ!
The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity invites you to ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐!
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Are you an incoming LAE taker who's wondering where to start your review? Are you interested in taking a simulated LAE exam? Then ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ is the event for you!
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ will provide you the review preparations you need to conquer the UP Law Aptitude Exam. The event will provide insights, tips, and other support materials that youโll need for the exam, curated by stellar students from the UP College of Law.
Not only will you gain essential tips, but youโll also be able to network with your fellow LAE takers and future colleagues at the UP College of Law. Don't miss out!
Dates: February 14 & February 22, 2026
Venue: UP College of Law
Register through the link:
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Stay tuned through our social media posts. Join us as we conquer the UP Law Aptitude Exam together!
25/07/2025
1 Day to Go Before ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ
The Venue for the event will be at the ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฆ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐
๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ซ, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ (๐๐จ๐๐จ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ). You may enter through Malcolm Hall's 2nd floor or through the front Entrance of the UP Law Center (Bocobo Hall) facing Magsaysay Avenue. Please see the Map for reference.
We hope you're ready to get a glimpse of Law in the Grand Manner! We hope to see you there, mga future Abogado Para sa Bayan!
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ
๐๐จ-๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ:
Legal Management Institute of Ateneo de Naga Students
Schola Juris Vespertina
UB Association of Legal Management Majors
UP Phi Delta Alpha Sorority
๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก:
UP Women in Law
๐๐ง ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก:
UP Law Student Government - UP LSG
๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
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Philippine Law Register
24/07/2025
2 Days to Go Before ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ
Greetings, UP Law Freshies! For those who have already signed up, please check your messages to confirm your attendance and to receive a copy of the assigned readings for the Mock Recitations. Otherwise, please contact the organizers immediately to request the documents.
Come prepared on ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ from ๐:๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐:๐๐ ๐๐ at the ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ! Bring a valid ID for identification and other essentials. Dress appropriately and prepare with the readings assigned to get the best head start on your law school adventure!
Details on the venue will be released tomorrow through this page. Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the program.
We hope to see you there, mga future Abogado Para sa Bayan!
๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ-๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ:
Legal Management Institute of Ateneo de Naga Students
Schola Juris Vespertina
UB Association of Legal Management Majors
UP Phi Delta Alpha Sorority
๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก:
UP Women in Law
๐๐ง ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก:
UP Law Student Government - UP LSG
๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
Explained PH
Philippine Law Register
23/07/2025
3 Days to Go Before ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ
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For all participants who have already signed up for ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ, we look forward to seeing you there! Weโre honored to be starting your law school journey at the UP College of Law!
Get a glimpse of โlaw in the grand mannerโ through an actual simulation of the law school experience through mock recitations and a Malcolm Hall Mini-Tour with your buddies! Hear from All-Time greats of UP Law, alumni and students alike!
And get a chance to win a Law Codal for your law school studies with an automatic entry to our Codal Raffle!
Itโs not too late, sign up through the link below!
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๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ-๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ:
Legal Management Institute of Ateneo de Naga Students
Schola Juris Vespertina
UB Association of Legal Management Majors
UP Phi Delta Alpha Sorority
๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก:
UP Women in Law
๐๐ง ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก:
UP Law Student Government - UP LSG
๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
Explained PH
Philippine Law Register
22/07/2025
Meet the Speakers of ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ!
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The path to becoming a lawyer is one laden with obstacles and uncertainties. Oftentimes, one might forget why they aspired to pursue law in the first place. Thus, the best motivation to push through despite hardship is firsthand experience of someone whoโs managed to endure it all and emerge wiser and better. This and more to be heard from Atty. Charles Kenneth โCKโ Lijauco ๐ฮฆ๐ 2019B as he talks about ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐!
As a Bar Topnotcher, Atty. CK placed 20th in the recent 2024 Philippine Bar Examinations. He currently works as an Associate at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCip Law), one of the largest law firms in the Philippines. He graduated Cum Laude and received the Deanโs Medal for Academic Excellence from the UP College of Law. He's currently an aspiring human rights lawyer, advocating for rights towards persons with disability.
During his studies at UP Law, Atty. CK also served as an Editor of the prestigious Philippine Law Journal in its 94th Volume and as Vice Chancellor of the Order of the Purple Feather, the official Honor Society of the UP College of Law.
As long as the drive for service to the people is alive, one can conquer the legal world!
Join us as we hear from Atty. CK at ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ, on ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐:๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐:๐๐ ๐๐ at the ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ!
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