Message from the Dean Message from the Dean

ANDRES D. BAUTISTA

Dean FEU Institute of Law

Message from the Associate Dean Message from the Associate Dean

VIVIANA MARTIN-PAGUIRIGAN

Associate Dean FEU Institute of Law

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Message from the SC President Message from the SC President

HISTORYHISTORY

The Institute of Law opened its doors in 1934. It is one of the older colleges of law in the country.

Also, it is a pedigreed law school from whose ranks two other law schools located in the university belt were formed.

The Institute has the unique distinction of having two Senate Presidents served as Dean: Jovito Salonga (1956-1963) and Neptali Gonzales (1976-1986).

In 2003, the Institute teamed up with the De La Salle University Graduate School of Business to offer the JD-MBA program, the first graduate dual program in law and business administration.

The dual degree program prepares students to approach problems from the perspective of both a business executive and a lawyer. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in two interrelated disciplines and to understand the interrelationships between them.

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MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENT

The Far Eastern University Institute of Law is committed to producing lawyers who are:

Equipped with globally relevant, real world skills; Trained to be client focused; Mindful of their social responsibilities to the community and their

ethical duties towards the administration of justice.

VISION STATEMENTVISION STATEMENT

The Far Eastern University Institute of Law envisions itself to be a haven for lawyers who are respected and noted leaders, producing brilliant lawyers who are not only learned in law but with a heart for the less fortunate.

Class Attendance

IL considers regular attendance in all classes as one of the most important obligations of the student. It is treated under a “Cut System.”

Under the “Cut System”, the student is allowed a maximum number of “cuts” allowed a maximum number of absences per subject in accordance with the table provided below. After exceeding the maximum number of ‘cuts’ allowed, the student is automatically dropped from the class list and is given a grade of 60% for the subject.

Weight of Subject(No. of Units)

Maximum No. of Cuts Allowed

1 32 63 84 105 12

NOTE: The number of ‘cuts’ is computed on the bases of the number of hours of absence.

e.g. Your class schedule in Criminal Law is from 1 – 4 pm every Saturdays.

For an absence (in one 3 hour class in Criminal Law), a student will incur 3 ‘cuts’ for such absence.

Also, a student who is late by 15 minutes will be considered absent.

GRADING SYSTEM

Numerical grades are given with students needing to obtain a grade of at least 75% to pass any subject. The breakdown on the computation of the grade for a particular subject shall be within the discretion of the individual professor which must be conveyed to the class at the beginning of the semester.SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS

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1. Except in highly meritorious cases authorized by the Dean, all students must carry an academic load of at least 70% of the units required during each semester. Hence, a student who drops a subject that results in an academic load of less than the required 70% shall be automatically dropped from all other subjects enrolled in.

2. A student who fails to meet the required Quality Point Index (QPI) and/or fails in any subject in a semester shall automatically be “On Probation” for the following semester. QPI is the required weighted average of every student.

3. A student “On Probation”:

a. Must take a full load, except only for subjects which require prerequisites, and shall not be allowed to drop any subject, except for meritorious reasons as determined by the Dean

b. Who has been allowed by the Dean to take an official leave of absence shall carry over the “On probation” status in the semester of readmission to the Institute of Law

c. Must pass all subjects and obtains the required QPI in the succeeding semester so that his “On Probation” status will be lifted.

4. Grade(s) received during a summer session shall not be considered in computing the QPI is such grade is given for taking an advanced subject, in which case the grade shall be imputed to the semester where the advanced subject is included in the four year curriculum.

DRESS CODE

Please be advised that students are required to wear proper business attire from MONDAY to FRIDAY. SATURDAY will be considered as wash day.

The following are not to be worn even on a wash day while inside the University premises.

FOR FEMALES:

1. Sandos, sleeveless shirts/blouse, tube blouse except when worn under a coat, blazer or cardigan

2. Blouse with plunging neckline or midriff blouses3. Shorts, leggings, Capri pants, jogging pants and mini-skirts4. Slippers or rubber sandals

FOR MALES:

1. Sandos, muscle shirts and round neck shirts2. Shorts, jogging pants, cycling shorts3. Earrings

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTSENROLLMENT PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

For Old Students

Regular/IrregularRequirements:

1. Grade Slip for the last semester’s enrollment including summer, if enrolled.

2. Tuition Payment Receipt.3. Plotting form indicating CORRECT subject and section codes and

the corresponding class schedule (for IRREGULAR STUDENTS ONLY).

Procedures:

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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ADVISING OF SUBJECTS

Present all the above requirements

IL Window B

CLAIMING OF COR

Pay SC Fee before claiming COR

IL Window A

PAYMENTOF TUITION

Cashier

On Probation StatusRequirements:

1. Grade Slip for the last semester’s enrollment including summer, if enrolled

2. Approved Letter of Request for Readmission (secure approval from the Associate Dean).

3. Tuition Payment Receipt.4. Plotting form indicating CORRECT subject and section codes

and the corresponding class schedule.

NOTE: On probationary students who do not fall under the:

1/3 rule; Below QPI of 75%; and Without previous undertaking need not to comply with

requirement no. 2 above.

Procedure:

WITHOUT UNDERTAKING

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

WITH UNDERTAKING

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

ENROLLMENT ADVISING OFFICERSENROLLMENT ADVISING OFFICERS

1. REGULAR/IRREGULAR STUDENTS - Ms. Ellen dela Paz / Ms. Vicky Sido

With complete grades With NO failing marks Who attained the required QPI Who wish to enroll the allowable maximum number of units Who violated the Selective Retention Policy (SRP) for first time

for the following reason/s :

a. below QPI b. with less than 1/3 rule failure

2. ON PROBATIONARY STUDENTS – Atty. Viviana M. Paguirigan, Associate Dean

To those who fall under the following case/cases, write a letter to the Dean/Associate Dean for reconsideration/re-admission:

Violated the 1/3 rule QPI is below 75% With previous undertaking for the following reason/s:

a. Failure to obtain the required QPI; orb. With failing mark(s)

With two consecutive violation of Selective Retention Policy (SRP):

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APPROVED REQUEST FOR READMISSION

Advising of subjects to be

taken(Attach Req. No. 1,

2, 3, & 4)Assoc. Dean

PAYMENTOF

TUITION

Cashier

CLAIMING OF COR

Pay Student Council Fee

before claiming COR

IL Window A

ENROLMENT

Submit all the above

requirements

PAYMENTOF TUITION

Cashier

ADVISING OF SUBJECTS

Present all the above requirements

IL Window B

CLAIMING OF COR

Pay SC Fee before claiming COR

IL Window A

a. Below QPI b. Failed of less than 1/3 of subjects enrolled

With pending grades Who wish to enroll only the allowable minimum number of

units.3. SELECTIVE RETENTION POLICY (SRP) - FAILED MORE THAN

50% of total units enrolled

Please follow the following steps:

I. Prepare a letter-request for readmission addressed to Arch. MIGUEL M. CARPIO, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs;

II. Get a “Selective Retention Policy (SRP)” and plotting form at the IL Dean’s Office;

III. Submit the following to the Dean’s Office:

a. The above-mentioned letter for endorsement to the VPAA; b. Attach accomplished SRP form; andc. Attach a plotting form with schedule and subjects for approval

of Associate Dean.

NOTE: Approval of request for re-admission by a student is not guaranteed but depends on the over-all performance during the entire stay at IL.

IV. NEW STUDENTS/TRANSFEREES – Ms. Simplicia Mendoza

- With complete requirements (grades; honorable dismissal; transcript)

V. STUDENTS CLAIMING GRADES (currently enrolled) – Ms. Simplicia Mendoza

NOTE: THE IL DEAN’S OFFICE WILL NOT ENTERTAIN THE FOLLOWING DURING ENROLMENT PERIOD:

PETITIONS FOR EXIT GRADES; REQUESTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT; REQUESTS FOR COMPUTATION OF GRADES OR SCORES IN THE

FINAL EXAM

ADMISSION POLICIES / REQUIREMENTSADMISSION POLICIES / REQUIREMENTS

Admission into the Institute of Law is determined by the Dean on the basis of the applicant’s compliance with the applicable law and scholastic ability as manifested in a written examination and an oral interview.

New Students

1. An applicant for admission to the law course is required to take the Law Admission Test (LAT). The LAT is administered by the Admissions, Guidance and Placement Office (AGPO) to all applicants in line with the need to maintain the quality of the students admitted into the Institute of Law. A minimal testing fee is assessed upon every applicant and the tests are administered from February to May.

2. He applicant must submit the following:

a. Official transcript of records (1 original and 2 photocopies);b. Certificate of transfer (Honorable Dismissal) from the former

school; and four copies of 2x2 recent photos.c.A holder of any Bachelor of Science or Arts degree may be

admitted to the regular LL.B course provided the student has earned at least 18 units in English, 6 units in Mathematics, and 18 units is Social Sciences (i.e History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, etc.)

However, Circular No. 46, Series of 1996 of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) provides that the responsibility for and accountability of determining the eligibility of students for admission to Law courses are

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hereby transferred to the concerned higher educational institution provided the following are met and/or observed:

1.1 A holder of any Bachelor of Science or Arts degree with deficiencies of not more than 9 units in the above-mentioned subjects may still be admitted provided that such deficiencies shall be taken and passed during the first year of law school.

1.2 The certificate of eligibility for admission into the Law Course (Form C-1) shall be issued by the Registrar’s Office in the second semester of the student’s first year in the Institute of Law.

Returning Students

1. Returning students shall be readmitted subject to compliance with the Institute’s Academic retention Policies and/or specific conditions agreed upon.

2. The readmission of students who have taken an authorized leave of absence and who are still qualified under the Rules on Scholastic Responsibility to enroll shall be approved by the Dean. Except in meritorious cases as may be determined by the Dean, only one leave of absence shall be allowed for a maximum period of one school year.

3. Note that the admission of all students is subject to the condition that they complete the entire law course not longer than 6 years from the date of first enrolment including any authorized leave of absence. The Institute of Law reserves the right to refuse readmission of students after the maximum allowable residency.

Transferees

Admission of transfer students from other law schools shall be decided on a case to case basis by the Dean based on the applicant’s credentials and personal qualifications and subject to appropriate conditions.

1. The transferee must submit the following:

a. Letter of Intent to transfer to the Institute of Law addressed to the Dean;

b. Certificate of Transfer (Honorable Dismissal) from the former school;

c. Photocopy of any of the following:

(1). Scholastic Record(2). Report of Ratings(3). Summary of Credits

d. Certificate of Eligibility for Admission into the Law Course (FormC-1) if the applicant has previously obtained such certification from his former school; and

e. Four copies of 2x2 recent photo.

2. A transferee shall be considered “On Probation” during the first semester the student is admitted in the Institute of Law.2.1. While “On Probation,” the transferee shall not be allowed to

drop any subject, except for meritorious reasons as may be determined by the Dean.

2.2. At the end of the semester, the performance of the transferee in the Institute of Law shall be evaluated. For the purpose of crediting subjects already taken and passed in the student’s former school, the following rules shall apply:

2.3. If the student does not incur any failing mark and obtains the required QPI for the semester, subject(s) taken in the former school with a grade of 80% and above will be credited. The student shall submit a petition to the Dean requesting accreditation of said subject(s) within a period of one (1) year from admission to the Institute of Law.

2.4. Subjects with a grade below 80% may be credited only if the student obtains a QPI of at least 82% during the 1st semester of admission in the Institute. Failure to obtain such QPI will mean the student shall repeat all subjects taken and passed in the former school which are below 80%.

“On Audit” Students

1. The Institute of Law admits “refresher” students. Such students are required to enroll in, attend, and pass all regular fourth year review classes.

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The professors of the individual review subjects attended by the refresher student shall issue a certification under oath that such student regularly attended and passed the subject under the same conditions as ordinary students and the ratings obtained by them in the particular subject.

2. Students who are interested in attending subjects offered during the semester for personal reasons may be admitted under a purely “no credit” program.

3. Tuition and other school fees shall be paid in full at the start of the semester by the refresher and no credit students.

Cross Registration

A student may, upon approval of the Dean, cross-register in another institute of the university.

Cross-registration outside the University may be recommended by the Dean, in meritorious cases, to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, in accordance with regulations laid down by the University and CHED.

The maximum load limit is to be observed in giving the permit for cross-registration, where within or without the University.

Academic Load

No student shall be allowed to carry a semestral load of more than three units over the regular load, or a summer load of more than units except for graduating students as may be allowed in special cases by the Dean.

Correction/ Change of Grades

1. Without written approval of the Dean, no grade shall be changed after conclusion of the meeting of the faculty held for purposes of grade deliberations and/or submission of the grades to the Office of the Dean. By way of exception, grades may be changed only upon written petition of the student based only on the following grounds:

1.1 Mathematical error in the computation of grades; and/or1.2 Manifest oversight in the correction of written examination.

2. An appeal made by a student from the final grade received in a subject is not a matter of right but a privilege granted by the Institute of law. Hence, even when an appeal is pending, the final grades received by a student shall be the basis for determining compliance with such student’s scholastic responsibility and only in the event the appeal shall have been resolved in favor of the student will such fact be given consideration.

3. Students are strictly prohibited from directly or indirectly approaching any faculty member for any change of grade. Any violation of this rule shall be deemed as a waiver of the right to petition for change of grade, or if the petition has already been filed, the same shall be a ground for automatic dismissal of the petition. Faculty members are advised to report to the Dean any such violation.

A. Form and Content of Petition

1. Within the allowance period to appeal provided below, a student desiring to appeal the final grade shall file with the Dean’s Office the petition which must be in written form, signed by the student petitioner.

2. For every grade sought to be changed, a separate Petition containing the foregoing must be prepared and filed.

3. If the petition is based on mathematical error in computation of grades, it must state:

a. The professor’s announced formula for computation of final grade;

b. The error alleged to have been committed; andc.The accurate computation.

4. If the petition is based on manifest oversight in the correction of written examination, it must:

a. Identify the particular number in the written examination where manifest error is alleged to have been committed; and

b. Explain the reason and bases for the allegation.

5. All supporting documents to substantiate the allegations in the Petition must be attached to the Petition. A copy of the student petitioner’s examination booklet, duly certified by the Dean’s Office, must be attached to the Petition. Copies of the examination

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booklets (certified by the Dean’s Office) of other students may be submitted to support the allegations in the Petition, provided that the use thereof is authorized by the owners of the booklets. The consent provided by another student for the use of an examination booklet shall not place such student’s grade under review, and shall remain final unless a petition has likewise been instituted by such student.

6. All issues not raised in the Petition shall be deemed waived and may not be raised in an amended Petition or Motion for Reconsideration.

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B. Filing of the Petition

The Petition shall be filed with the Dean’s Office within seven working days from the official date of release of the grades in the particular subject on which an appeal is made. After the lapse of the said seven-day period, all grades on which no appeal has been duly made shall be deemed final and inappealable.C. Processing and Evaluation of Petition

The Dean’s Office shall observe the following rules in processing and evaluating Petitions.

1. Petitions filed out of time or those which do not comply with the allowable grounds under part B shall be dismissed outright, which dismissal shall be final.

2. Dismissal on account of prescription or absence of a proper ground under part B shall be deemed a dismissal with prejudice. In no instance may a student petitioner be allowed to file any amended Petition changing the ground from that originally relied upon.

3. In case of Petitions which comply with parts A.3 and A.4, the Dean’s Office3 shall have the option to:

a. Dismiss the Petition if it contains evident misrepresentation, or the reasons and justification stated in the Petition are inaccurate, without basis, or for any reason, unmeritorious; or

b. Refer the Petition to the faculty member concerned for his evaluation and disposition provided however, that referral to the faculty member shall not be construed as a favorable endorsement of the Petition by the Dean’s Office.

4. Only the grounds raised in the Petition maybe the basis for a change of grade. Any other grounds not raised in the Petition, whether favorable to or adverse to the petitioner student are deemed waived.

5. The faculty member to whom a Petition has been referred shall exert best efforts to return the Petition with a recommendation to the Dean’s Office within five working days from date of receipt. Any disposition for change of grade shall be supported by sufficient explanation on why the grade should be changed. Recommendation

for dismissal of the Petition shall likewise state the reason for such recommendation.

No Penalty for Filing Petition

No Penalty shall be imposed for the filing of a Petition. Any additional points equally granted to all students enrolled in the same class, whether in the written examinations or in the final grade, and other benefits equally granted to all students in the same class shall not be deemed waived by the filing of a Petition.

Enrollment/ Attendance Pending Action on Petition

A student who has been denied admission under the Rule on Scholastic Requirements cannot be enrolled, even on conditional basis pending action on his petition. However, with written authorization from the Dean, the student may be permitted to attend classes on a non-credit basis until final action can be taken on the Petition.

No Vested Right on the Rules

Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, the Rules shall create no vested right in favor of the student and may be subject to changes, amendments, or alterations, which shall be duly communicated to the students and shall then have prospective application.

Dropping of Subjects

1. A student may drop subject(s) any time prior to the mid-term examinations provided that the remaining load shall not be less than 70% of the units required for the particular semester. A student who drops or abandons a subject beyond such period shall be given a grade of 60% for that subject.

a. Prior to the midterm examination shall mean anytime before taking the midterm examination, which at the latest must be on the day of the midterm examination but before getting a copy of the test questionnaire.

b. If by reason of dropping a subject the academic load of the student for the current semester shall fall below the minimum

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load required, the student shall be required to cancel his/her registration for that particular semester.

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2. A student who fails or drops the same subject thrice will not be allowed to retake said subject and shall be barred from re-enrolling.

3. Dropping of subjects must be made in the prescribed form and signed by the professor concerned. Dropping of any subject shall not be valid unless approved by the Dean, officially reported to the Registrar and entered into the student’s permanent record.

4. Subjects unofficially dropped at any time during the semester shall be given a failing grade of 60%.

Cancellation of Registration

Cancellation of registration means dropping of all subjects which may be done by a student at any time prior to the mid-term examinations.

No cancellation of registration shall be valid unless approved by the Dean, officially reported to the Registrar and entered into the student’s permanent record.

Other Regulations:

Except in meritorious cases, students on academic probation are prohibited:

a. From holding any position in the editorial board of the Law Review, or any other school publication;

b. From holding office in any recognized activity or organization; orc. From holding any office in the student council.

Discipline

Dedication to study, respect for authority, strict observance of the rules and regulations of the University, and unfailing courtesy are expected at all times of all students of the Institute. The administration, after due process, reserves the right to suspend, dismiss from the Institute at any time, expel or strike from the list of candidates for graduation and/or withhold the FEU diploma from any student whom it may deem unworthy.

Any of the following acts shall constitute a ground for suspension, dismissal, or denial of re-enrolment:

1. Hazing or the act of requiring any person to undergo tests or other procedures involving violence or affronts to personal dignity in any form in violation of the Anti-Hazing Law, whether the same results in death, physical injuries, insanity or mental illness, for the purpose of initiation, admission or continuance of membership in any organization, society or group, whether open or secret. For this purpose, the members who, being present, and with full knowledge of the acts constituting hazing being committed in their presence, shall be liable, whether they actually participate in the act of hazing or not. The officers of the organization, society or group, shall equally be liable, whether present or not during the initiation rites;

2. Assaulting or threatening any student, faculty member or University official, including members of the staff, personnel and or security force, whether the same occurs within or outside the premises of the Institute, which results in death, physical injury, or damage to property and whether committed alone, in connivance with others or with accomplices;

3. Using, selling, transferring or carrying prohibited or dangerous weapons or drugs within the University premises;

4. Forging or tampering of school records or transfer forms, securing or using forged transfer credentials, or any material misdeclaration in the admission application or enrolment form or any other document required for admission or enrolment;

5. Cheating in written examinations and/or during oral recitations without prejudice to academic sanctions which may be imposed;

6. Violation of any condition imposed for the admission or enrolment of a student; and

7. Violation of the standards of professional ethics established for lawyers or commission of acts which otherwise adversely reflects on the fitness of the students for admission to the bar.

8. Being officers and members of organizations not recognized by the Institute.

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Any of the following acts shall constitute a ground for reprimand, suspension, fine, dismissal, expulsion, or denial of re-enrolment, depending on the severity of the offense:

1. Failure to comply with academic or administrative regulations (such as the No Smoking Ban) which may, from time to time, be issued by the Dean or other University officials, including the rules, regulations and procedures established for the use of the library;

2. Conduct by itself, or in conjunction with the conduct of others, which disrupts or impairs the effective operations of the University or other activities sponsored or authorized by the University: instigating, leading or participation in activities leading to disruption or stoppage of classes; and preventing or threatening students, faculty members, and/or University authorities from attending classes, entering the University premises or discharging their functions;

3. Vandalism, conduct resulting in damage or abuse of University properties, facilities or services, including library materials;

4. Illegal conduct involving moral turpitude, whether the same is also subject to criminal sanctions, and regardless of whether convicted or not;

5. Acts involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit;

6. Commission or omission of acts that shall impede administration of University discipline or involving University discipline; and

7. Any other acts similar or analogous to the foregoing.

When a violation of any of the rules of conduct is reported to the Dean, and he finds probable cause for disciplinary action, he shall convene a Student’s Disciplinary Committee (SDC). This committee shall be composed of three faculty members and two students appointed by the Dean, the latter as recommended by the Institute of Law Student Council.

The SDC shall conduct an investigation of the case referred to it and receive evidence that shall form the basis of their findings and recommendations to the Dean. Any appeal on the decision of the Dean may be addressed to the University President.

Dean’s List

A Dean’s List of honor students is drawn up at the end of each semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must have taken an academic load of at least 13 units, must have obtained a general weighted average or QPI of at least 90% (First Honors) or 85% (Second Honors) and must not have incurred any failing grade.

GRADUATIONGRADUATION

Graduation Requirements

To be recommended for graduation, a candidate must satisfy the following University Requirements:

a. Academic Records – File an application for graduation with the Office of the Registrar by the start of the second semester in the third year to ensure that all academic records will be in order.

a. Residence – Except in highly meritorious cases as determined by the Dean, the academic work corresponding to the last curriculum year of the course must be done in residence in the University.

b. Clearance – Obtain the necessary property and accounts clearances.

Graduation with Honors

The minimum requirements for graduation with honors, computed on the basis of the weighted average, are as follows:

Summa Cum Laude- Awarded to students with a general weighted average of at least 95%, without any failing mark in any subject, provided that all the units required for graduation have been earned at the Institute.

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Magna Cum Laude- Awarded to students with a general weighted average of at least 92 %, without any failing mark in any subject, and with residence in the Institute of at least six semesters immediately preceding graduation.

Cum Laude- Awarded to students with a general weighted average of at least 89%, without any failing mark in any subject, and with residence in the Institute of at least six semesters immediately preceding graduation.

Graduation Awards

A Gold Medal for Academic Excellence (Valedictorian) is awarded to the student of the graduating class who has obtained the highest general weighted average throughout the law course.

A Silver Medal for Academic Excellence (Salutatorian) is awarded to the student of the graduating class who has obtained the second highest general weighted average throughout the law course.

A First Honors Gold Medal is awarded at the Commencement Exercises to every student who has obtained a general weighted average of at least 90% throughout the law course.

A Second Honors Silver Medal is awarded at the Commencement Exercises to every student who has obtained a general weighted average of at least 85% throughout the law course.

The Nicanor Reyes Sr. Leadership Award is granted to a graduating student, who throughout the entire law course has consistently pursued in an exemplary way the ideals of genuine leadership, concern for fellow students and selfless service to the Institute of Law and the community. This award is named after University’s founder who consistently cultivated the ideals of academic excellence and extra-curricular leadership in the students of the University.

Residence in the Institute of at least 6 semesters is a necessary qualification for any of the foregoing graduation awards.

A student who has incurred a failing mark, subject to the rules on Scholastic Requirements, is not per se, excluded from graduation honors. However, in computing his general weighted average, such failing mark and the passing mark obtained in retaking that subject, shall be included.

Institute Scholarships

A full scholarship, in the form of total exemption from tuition fee, is granted to every student obtaining a general weighted average of at least 91%, and a partial scholarship, in form of a fifty percent exemption from tuition fee, to every student obtaining a general weighted average of at least 89% provided, however, that in either case, the student has no grade lower than 83%, in any one academic subject and must have carried a minimum load of 15 units during the term when the scholarship is to have been earned.

Financial Assistanceships

A limited number of financial assistanceships may be availed of by deserving students. These assistanceships are granted on the basis of merit and need.

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Office of the Dean

Dean: Atty. Andres D. BautistaAssociate Dean:

Atty Viviana M. Paguirigan

Staffs:Ma. Victoria P. SidoSimplicia A. MendozaEllen P. Dela PazMario B. Elman

IL Roll of Professors

ABAD, ANNA MARIA A. LAQUI, HILARIO L.ABELLA, EDWIN R. LAQUO, MARITA IRIS B.AGCAOILI, OSWALDO D. LIBERATO, AMANTE A.ATA, LORETO C. LIM, VIRGINAIA JEANNIE P.AUSTRIA, REX S. LOPEZ JR., RENATO B.BELANDRES, FREDERICK FERN M. LOANZON, VICTORIA V.BILAN, JEANETTE L. MENDIOLA, ZENAIDA

BERNADETTE T.CASTRO, MA. ZARAH V. MURIA, RAMEL C.CENIZA, SERGIO M. ONG, JOHNSON A.H.CHUA, RONALD C. ORTIGUERA, ANTONIO RAY A.CO, EVANGELINE M. ORTIZ JR., JOSE R.CORNEJO, MA. CRISTINA J. PAGUIRIGAN, VIVIANA M.CRUZ, TERESITA L. PE BENITO, GALAHAD RICHARD

A.DE GUZMAN, REBECCA R. REBOSA, ANTONIO ALEJANDRO

D.DELA CRUZ, ENRIQUE, V. JR. RICO, GERELY C.DIMSON, MARIA ROWENA R. SALVA, NELSON A.

ELIZAGA, FLORDELIZ A. SALVADOR III, TRANGQUIL G.S.FERRER, ETHELDREDA V. SUALOG, CYRUS VICTOR T.FLORES, VENICIO F. TICMAN, MODESTO A. JR.GATCHO, MANUEL T. URIBE, CRISOSTOMO A.GONZALES JR., BENEDICTO M. VALDERRAMA, MARIO E.GOROSPE, RENE B. VENTURANZA, THADDEUS E.GRAPILON, JOSE B. VICTORINO, MARGARITA

EUGENIA F.HERNANDO, RAMON PAUL L. VILLANUEVA, LOVELYN A.JUMRANI, ALIAKHBAR A. YAMBOT, FLORANTE M.LABITORIA, EUGENIO S. YAN, EDWIN C.LAGGUI, PEDRO N.

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SC Peeps, At Your Service!SC Peeps, At Your Service!

PositionPosition NameName NicknameNickname Contact DetailsContact DetailsPRESIDENT Jan Karlo S.Jan Karlo S.

MagraciaMagraciaKarloKarlo jkmagracia@yahoo.com.phjkmagracia@yahoo.com.ph

0906 43722810906 4372281VICE PRESIDENT

KathleenKathleen Pauline C.Pauline C. AgudaAguda

KatKat kathleenaguda@ymail.com0922 68974730922 6897473

SECRETARY Ira C.Ira C. MontecastroMontecastro

IraIra ortsacetnom@yahoo.comortsacetnom@yahoo.com0926 7379165 0926 7379165

TREASURER Alson PaulAlson Paul S. BacaniS. Bacani

PaulPaul apsbacani@yahoo.comapsbacani@yahoo.com0906 49341240906 4934124

AUDITOR ricnapilijr@gmail.com

2nd Year Representative

Jenz KrishnaJenz Krishna C. RiveraC. Rivera

JenzJenz jenzkrishna@gmail.comjenzkrishna@gmail.com0915 70868150915 7086815

3rd Year Representative

Silverio B.Silverio B. Soriano, JrSoriano, Jr

GringoGringo gringo_trese@yahoo.comgringo_trese@yahoo.com0926 47530690926 4753069

4th Year Representative

JohnJohn Kenneth P.Kenneth P. MagadiaMagadia

KennethKenneth junkie_magadie@yahoo.comjunkie_magadie@yahoo.com0917 64218450917 6421845

LAW CURRICULUMLAW CURRICULUM

FIRST YEAR – 1st Sem.

Persons & Family Relations – (4 units)Constitutional Law 1 – (3 units)Criminal Law 1 – (3 units)English For Lawyers – (2 units)Introduction to Law with Legal Research – (3 units)Statutory Construction – (2 units)

FIRST YEAR -2nd Sem.

Obligations and Contracts – (5 units)Constitutional Law II – (3 units)Criminal Law II – (3 units)Legal Ethics – (2 units)Labor Standards and Social Legislation – (2 units)Legal Medicine – (1 unit)Land Titles & Deeds – (1 unit)

SECOND YEAR – 1st Sem.

Property – (4 units)Sales – (2 units)Criminal Procedure – (3 units)Labor Relations – (3 units)Administrative Law, Election Law & Law on Public Corporation – (3 units)Elective – (2 units)

SECOND YEAR – 2nd Sem.

Negotiable Instruments Law & Allied Laws – (3 units)Credit Transactions – (3 units)Torts and Damages – (2 units)Civil Procedure – (5 units)Insurance – (2 units)

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Elective – (2 units)THIRD YEAR – 1st Sem.

Succession – (4 units)Taxation I – (2 units)Transportation – (2 units)Business Organization I – (3 units)Special Proceedings – (2 units)Public International Law – (2 units)Elective – (2 units)Elective – (2 units)

THIRD YEARD – 2nd Sem.

Business Organization II – (4 units)Evidence – (4 units)Taxation II – (3 units)Conflicts of Law – (2 units)Legal Forms – (2 units)Elective – (2 units)Elective – (2 units)

FOURTH YEAR – 1st Sem.

Civil Law Review 1 – (4 units)Constitutional Law Review – (5 units)Criminal Law Review 1 – (2 units)Taxation Law Review – (2 units)Remedial Law Review 1 – (3 units)Elective – (2 units)Civil Law Review II – (4 units)Remedial Law Review II – (3 units)Criminal Law Review II – (3 units)Commercial Law Review – (5 units)Labor Law Review – (2 units)Elective – (2 units)

ELECTIVES

Practicum I – (1 unit)Practicum II – (2 units)Practice Court I – (2 units)Practice Court II – (2 units)Problem Areas in Legal Ethics – (2 units)ADR / Arbitration – (2 units)Laws on Importation, Tariff and Customs – (2 units)Consumer Protection Laws – (2 units)Corporate Practice – (2 units)Corporate Finance – (2 units)Intellectual Property Laws – (2 units)Information Technology with E-Commerce – (2 units)Environmental Laws – (2 units)Women, Children and the Law – (2 units)Investment and Incentive Laws – (2 units)Gender and the Law – (2 units)International Taxation – (2 units)

UNIVERSITY FACILITIESUNIVERSITY FACILITIES

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Campus Pavilion

The Campus Pavilion is located along the covered walk fronting the Law Building. It is designated for approved group activities such as exhibits, job fairs, and others. It also serves as reading area for students during their breaks.

Auditorium

The FEU Auditorium, located at the second floor of the Administration Building, is the venue for cultural, academic and social activities of the University. It boasts of a seating capacity of 1,000 and is fully air-conditioned.

University Conference Center

Located at the ground floor of the Arts Building, the University Conference Center has a seating capacity of 300-350. it is suitable for conferences, seminars and fora. It is fully air-conditioned and has projection facilities.

Internet Laboratory

The Internet Laboratory was set up in 1996 in a tie-up with IBM Phil. and SM Equicom as the University's information infrastructure. It has 40 workstations consisting of IBM Pentium-75 PC's with OS/2 operating environment and the WebExplorer as browser. The Net Lab is for the on-line use of FEU students and faculty who do research in their disciplines. It is located at the second floor of the Nicanor Reyes Hall.

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Dance Theater

A new Studio Theater was constructed on the 5th floor of the Administration Building. The Studio Theater was designed mainly for the use of the FEU Dance Troupe. It is equipped with facilities for rehearsals and stage productions.

Chapel

Inaugurated on December 8, 1957, the FEU Chapel is the seat of all religious activities of faculty, personnel and students. Masses and religious services are held regularly. It also has space for the conduct of seminars and other activities that are responsive to the needs of academic adminitrators, faculty members, staff and students to understand their role as Christians.

Gymnasium

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modern gymnasium equipped with major sports facilities, such as basketball court, weight rooms, tennis court, multipurpose rooms and provisions for physical therapy has been constructed at R. Papa St., for conducting Physical Education classes and tournaments coordinated with the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

Bar Review Room

The FEU Bar Review Room is located at the second floor of the Law Building. It is designated for mock court hearings and review classes for the Law students. The room is fully air-conditioned and has a seating capacity of 150.

FEU Cooperative Store

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The FEU Consumers Cooperative offers school supplies and books at its store located at the ground floor of the Science Building. Prices are competitive and goods are offered to members at discounted rates.

Canteens

The FEU provides food services to the faculty, personnel and students at various places that are accessible to students. A sit-down canteens is located at the ground floor of the Nicanor Reyes Hall (NRH). Food counters for take-out purpose are located at the ground floor of the Science Building. Other food counters are located at strategic places that are accessible to students. Foods and services are reasonably prices and sanitation is guaranteed.

Outdoor Basketball Court

An outdoor basketball court located in front of the Arts Building boasts of an Astrotuf-Martin, all weather, rubberized synthetic surface, a power flex goal, an official competition clear acrylic

blackboard, an improved lighting and a Fair Play Electronic Scoreboard System.

The Official Website

Information about FEU has been posted in the worldwide web for students, faculty, alumni and others at www.feu.edu.ph. It is being managed by the Office of the AVP for Facilities and Technical Services.

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FEU IL STUDENT COUNCIL CONSTITUTIONFEU IL STUDENT COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

Preamble (Aims and purposes of the organization)

To represent the law students in order to advance and protect their interests as well as to foster camaraderie and cooperation between and among them, the FEU-IL STUDENT COUNCIL hereby submits itself to be governed by this constitution.

Specifically, the Council shall seek to:

1. Provide an environment where students can pursue their studies in comfort and free from distractions;

2. Encourage the free exchange of ideas among the students and the faculty;

3. Provide avenues for the students for their other interests;

4. Foster friendly relations among the students themselves;

5. Provide opportunities for the participation of the student body in inter-school activities.

Article I (Name of the Organization)

The name of the body shall be the “Student Council”.

Article II (Membership)

Membership in the council shall be limited to students duly enrolled at the FEU-IL.

Article III (Officers)

Section 1. The officers of the student council shall be a President, a Vice-president, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Auditor, and Batch Representatives, all of whom shall be elected for the term of office of one year.

To be eligible for election as an officer of the Council excluding the First year Batch Representatives, the student must:

1. Be a bona fide student of the Institute for the entire academic year he/ she is supposed to hold office;

2. Have a quality point index of at least 80% for the semester immediately previous to the election;

3. Have no grade below 77% in any subject for the semester immediately previous to the election;

4. Have such other qualifications as the Office of the Dean may prescribe;

5. For the Batch Representatives, they must be incoming members of the respective batches they seek to represent.

Except for the Batch Representatives, who will be elected by their respective batches and/or year levels, all the officers of the council shall be elected at large on an election duly called for the purpose.

Section 2. The President shall preside over all meetings of the organization, sign all official correspondence and disbursements, and represent the organization in all functions, official or social, involving the interests and concerns of the law students. He may likewise create special or ad hoc committees for the purpose of carrying out any project of the council and may appoint the persons to head them whether or not these persons are part of the council. He may delegate these and other functions to any other officer of the council except to sign disbursements. The President exercises control and supervision over all the activities of the council.

Specifically, the President has the following duties:

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a. He/She shall make an annual report concerning the activities of the council for the year and make recommendations for the continuation of any unfinished business for the ending school year. Such report and recommendations shall be read at the last assembly of the Student Council for the school year;

b. At the end of his term of the office, he’ she shall cause, with the assistance of the Treasurer, and preparation of a financial statement of receipts and expenditure of the funds during his term of office, as part of his annual report;

c. He/She shall provide feedback to the Dean’s office regarding views and opinion of students affecting their education and any such matters that are of importance to their stay;

Section 3. The Vice-president shall succeed the President upon the latter’s death, resignation, removal from the office, or permanent incapacity. S/He shall perform the duties of the office of the President during the temporary absence of the incumbent.

Specifically, he/she shall oversea the activities of the Council of Representatives (CORE).

Section 4. The Secretary shall keep full and correct minutes of all the proceedings of the organization, preserve all records and communications thereof, and conduct all official correspondence of the organization.

a. He/She shall distribute copies or post such copies of the minutes of each meeting of the council after the same has been approved by the President;

b. He/She shall make a report/compilation of all the activities of the Student council;

c. He/She shall inform the members f the Council of schedule of meetings;

d. He/ She shall prepare the council activity report and officers’ contact information and submit these to the President and disseminate them to the student body.

Section 5. The Treasurer shall collect and receive all dues and other payments accruable to the council, pay out of the funds in his charge all properly approved accounts, and shall act as custodian of all properties and funds of the organization. Together with the Auditor, he/she shall render a financial report to the council and to the student body at least once every semester.

Specifically, the Treasurer has the following duties:

a. The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipts and disbursements of the Student Council;

b. He/She shall deposit all moneys of the Council with such bank/ institution as the Student Council may designate;

c. He/She, alongside with the President, shall sign all disbursements necessary for the operation of the Council and for other purposes as the Council may deem vital;

d. He/She shall sign all documents relating to the performance of his/her office as may e required by the Student Council;

e. He/She shall supervise fund-raising projects;

f. He/She shall perform such other duties that the Student Council may delegate to him.

Section 6. The Auditor shall see to it that all disbursements made by the Treasurer are in order, and in general, to see to it that all funds and properties under the custody of the Treasurer are properly kept at all times.

Specifically, the Auditor has the following duties:

a. He/She shall render to the President or the student body, whenever required, an account of condition of the council on all

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transactions made by the financial condition of the council on all transactions made by him/her;

b. He/She shall keep correct books of accounts;

c. He/She shall perform such other duties that the Student Council may delegate to him/her.

Section 7. The Batch Representatives shall see to it that the concerns of their respective bathes and constituents are brought forth have the following duties:

a. To speak for and in behalf of his/her constituents after consultation with them;

b. To take charge and organize activities pertaining to each year level;

c. To perform such other duties that the Student Council may delegate to him/her.

Section 8. There shall be created council of Representatives (CORE) composed of all section presidents of the FEU-IL. The body shall be the direct link of the council to each section of the Institute to address the immediate concerns of the section. An appointee of the President, from among its members, shall head it. The body shall perform such other functions as may be delegated to it by the President.

Section 9. The regular election of the officers shall be haled on the last Wednesday of February unless otherwise moved based on meritorious reasons. The oath taking ceremonies shall be conducted within five calendar days from the day the said elections are held.

Should there be failure of elections for any position, special elections shall be called within five calendar days from the day of the regular elections held. In which case, the oath taking shall be moved two days after said special elections.

Article V (Meetings)

Section 1. Regular meetings of the council officers shall be held every other Monday of each month during the school year at such time and place as may be decided by the officers.

Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the President, or upon written request of at least two other officers of the council.

Section 3. Tardiness, without just cause, subjects the officer concerned for fines and other disciplinary action as may be determined by two-thirds of the officers. Being caught up in a traffic jam is no just cause for tardiness.Two consecutive absences, with or without just cause , subjects the officer concerned to twice the fine imposed on tardiness and other disciplinary action as may be determined by two-thirds of the officers.

Four consecutive absences, with or without just cause, from regular meetings result to an automatic expulsion from the council of the officer concerned.

Article VI (Accountability of Officers)

Section 1. The officers may be removed from office, on impeachment for culpable violation of this Constitution, graft and corruption, or betrayal of trust and confidence reposed on him/her by the studentry.Section 2. A petition duly signed by two-thirds of all the bona fide students of the institute shall be sufficient to initiate all cases of impeachment.

The Office of the Dean, upon receipt of said petition, shall organize a committee to try and hear all cases of impeachment.

No impeachment proceedings shall be initiated against the same official more than once within his/her term of office.

Article VII (Amendment)

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This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds vote of all the FEU-IL students, provided that notice is given as to the proposed amendment at least one week before the same is voted upon.

Article VIII (Transitory Provision/s)

Section 1. This Constitution shall immediately take effect after being ratified by a majority of all the students of the Institute on n election duly called for the purpose.

Ratified on February 14, 2008.CLASS DIRECTORY CLASS DIRECTORY

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