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#InReClassof2020: UP Law’s first interactive recognition rites

UP College of Law presents the very first interactive recognition rites in its virtual Malcolm Hall #IRRC2020 The University of the Philippines College of Law gave its recent graduates a unique and interactive experience by launching the "Interactive Recognition Rites of the Class of 2020" (In Re: Class of 2020), with the theme “Agiwa’na 2020,” on August 28, 2020 (Friday) at 3:00 p.m. via its official website. Live Zoom socials followed shortly and ended at 7:00pm, with several members of faculty cheering for the recent graduates. During this year’s online recognition rites, UP Law welcomed back to Malcolm Hall one…

UP College of Law Scholarship Program Announcement

New applications to the UP College of Law Scholarship Program are now being accepted for the Academic Year 2020-2021. For the first semester of AY 2020-2021, the scholar may receive a full tuition fee grant (depending on their STS Bracket), a book allowance (PhP 10,000.00), a monthly stipend for four months (September to December set at PhP 10,000.00/month), as well as an internet kit and internet allowance (worth PhP 10,000.00). Requirements for New Applicants Application Form (https://forms.gle/sM8sHHdHwVusJaaD9) Letter of Intent Please indicate all the reasons why the applicant should be granted a scholarship. Note that diversity (e.g. self-ascription as an…

Vigilance in Time of Misuse of Law

Lawfare: Vigilance in time of misuse of Law Professor Teodore Te was the invited speaker in a webinar on Lawfare titled CLAMPDOWN AMID LOCKDOWN: Human Rights Repression in the Philippines during the Pandemic" held on August 22. In a 15minute talk, Law academic, human rights advocate, and legal practitioner Atty. Te honed in on the opaque nature of governance in the country during the COVID-19 pandemic where law and policy are not clearly explained to the public. Lamenting an overly powerful executive branch, a captured congress, and an inscrutable court that lacks predictability, he spoke of the importance of documentation…

APJIHL 2021 Edition Call for Papers – Deadline Extended to 10 January 2021

APJIHL 2021 Edition Call for Papers - Deadline Extended to 10 January 2021 The Asia-Pacific Journal of International Humanitarian Law is a publication of the Institute of International Legal Studies-University of the Philippines Law Center (UP-IILS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The Journal aims to produce peer-reviewed scholarly articles, book reviews, and commentary on significant developments and current issues in international humanitarian law, and related fields. It has a special focus on the Asia-Pacific region, and is published once a year. We invite the submission of articles on subjects related to international humanitarian law, humanitarian policy or…

PH Needs New Law For Joint Explorations

Philippines Needs New Law For PH-CH Joint Gas and Oil Explorations In a recently held online forum dubbed “Tapatan sa Aristocrat”, UP College of Law Associate Dean Jay Batongbacal discussed the issues that may arise from the PH-CH joint gas and oil explorations in the West Philippine Sea, citing that the current policy under the Offshore Oil Exploration Development Act of 1972 is based on the assumption that the partners for oil explorations are corporations that “will always be subjected to Philippine laws, rules, and regulations”. Read full article on https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1112528

Final List of LAE Passers

List of First Year Qualifiers for Admission to the UP College of Law JD Program The UP College of Law is pleased to announce that the following participants to the Freshie Preparatory Course have qualified for admission to the UP College of Law JD program for Academic Year 2020-2021. Click here to download the PDF Copy of Final List of LAE Passers

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