Arellano University School of Law

Arellano University School of Law
Name	Arellano University School of Law
Established	1938
Type	Private
Dean	Alfredo L. Pascual
City	Manila, Philippines
Campus	Manila campus
Affiliations	Arellano University

Arellano University School of Law Arellano University School of Law is a private law school located in Manila, Philippines, affiliated with Arellano University. Established in the 20th century, the school has produced numerous practitioners involved with the Supreme Court of the Philippines, Sandiganbayan, Court of Appeals of the Philippines, and various provincial and regional trial courts. Graduates have participated in landmark cases before the Constitutional Commission of 1986, worked with agencies such as the Office of the Ombudsman (Philippines), and held posts in the House of Representatives of the Philippines and the Senate of the Philippines.

History

Arellano University School of Law traces origins to the pre-war era alongside institutions like University of the Philippines College of Law, Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, and San Beda College of Law. During the Commonwealth period it coexisted with entities such as the Philippine Bar Association, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, and the Philippine Judges Association. Post-war development saw engagement with reforms following the 1973 Constitution of the Philippines and the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines. Alumni engaged in proceedings before the International Court of Justice, the Asian Development Bank, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and worked on legislation similar to the Family Code of the Philippines and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Philippines). The school adapted curricula in response to jurisprudence from the Supreme Court of the Philippines, decisions of the Commission on Elections (Philippines), and policy directives from the Legal Education Board.

Academic Programs

The school offers a Juris Doctor program aligning with standards set by the Legal Education Board and the Supreme Court of the Philippines for bar preparedness. Courses cover topics with case law from the Civil Code of the Philippines, principles elucidated in opinions of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, and statutes like the Revised Penal Code, Labor Code of the Philippines, and enactments from the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Specialized electives reflect areas exemplified by jurisprudence from the Sandiganbayan and international norms from the United Nations and World Trade Organization. Clinical legal education includes practicums comparable to programs at University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law and partnerships with agencies such as the Department of Justice (Philippines), Public Attorney's Office, and non-government organizations like Ateneo Human Rights Center.

Admissions and Bar Performance

Admissions requirements mirror those applied by peer institutions like University of the Philippines College of Law and Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, with entrance examinations and interviews akin to procedures used by the Legal Education Board. Bar performance is tracked against benchmarks set by the Supreme Court of the Philippines and compared with results from schools including San Beda University College of Law. Graduates have attained passes and distinctions in the Bar Examination (Philippines), contributing to placements in bodies such as the Court of Appeals of the Philippines, Sandiganbayan, and offices like the Ombudsman (Philippines).

Faculty and Administration

Faculty have included scholars, practitioners, and former judges who served in institutions such as the Supreme Court of the Philippines, the Court of Appeals of the Philippines, and the Sandiganbayan. Administrators coordinate with regulatory bodies like the Legal Education Board and professional associations including the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and the Philippine Bar Association. Visiting lecturers have come from universities like Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, and regional centers such as Asian Institute of Management and the University of the Philippines. Research and faculty publications engage with topics reviewed by journals akin to the Philippine Law Journal and the Ateneo Law Journal.

Campus and Facilities

The Manila campus houses moot courtrooms, law libraries, and research centers parallel to facilities at institutions like University of the Philippines Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University. The law library contains collections of statutes, reporters including decisions of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, and international materials from repositories such as the United Nations Library and resources referencing the Asian Development Bank. Moot court competitions occur in venues modeled on practices used in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and the Vis East Moot Competition.

Student Life and Organizations

Student organizations mirror a mix seen at University of Santo Tomas and Ateneo de Manila University, with moot court teams participating in competitions like the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and local tournaments overseen by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Student publications and societies connect with bodies such as the Philippine Law Students Association, legal aid clinics cooperate with the Public Attorney's Office and NGOs like Legal Network for Truthful Elections, and advocacy groups engage in events tied to commemorations like Constitution Day (Philippines).

Notable Alumni and Achievements

Alumni have served in the Supreme Court of the Philippines, the House of Representatives of the Philippines, the Senate of the Philippines, and cabinet posts similar to those in the Department of Justice (Philippines) and Department of Justice. Graduates have been awarded honors including appointments to the Sandiganbayan and the Court of Appeals of the Philippines, and have represented the Philippines in forums such as the United Nations and the Asian Development Bank. Other alumni have led civic organizations like the Philippine Red Cross and participated in commissions such as the Commission on Human Rights (Philippines).

Category:Law schools in the Philippines