The law school with a heart.
TThe USPF School of Law started when collegiate courses were opened in 1933. With the offering of complete collegiate courses in the Arts and Sciences, Education, Commerce, Law, and Engineering, the name Southern Institute was changed to Southern College in 1937.
In 1949, the Southern College was granted the permit to open a Graduate School. Having attained university status, the name Southern College was changed to University of Southern Philippines on July 8, 1949. Among these graduate courses is the Master of Laws program.
From 1989 to 90, all levels at the Mabini Campus temporarily stopped operations and all classes were conducted at Lahug Campus. By 1991 to 92, the university decided to reopen college operations and in June 1999, the School of Law re-opened.
The USPF School of Law has produced notable Law alumni in the years of its existence and one of these was the late Atty. Rene Espina who placed ninth (9th) in the 1954 Bar Examinations.
Currently spearheaded by Dean Peter B. Cañamo, the School of Law has competent law professors who are considered experts/authorities in their respective fields of law practice. USPF SOL is currently located on the second floor of the Don Agustin Jereza building. All classrooms are fully air-conditioned with free wi-fi. It has a moot court, a Legal Aid office, and the LEX Circle and Bar Operations office. The SOL Library is also located on the same floor as the University Library.
Today, the School of Law has its sights on the vision of Dr. Ronald Duterte, to be one of the top law schools in the Visayas and in the Philippines. As evidenced by the Legal Education Board’s Report on the 10-Year Performance of Legal Education Institutions in the Bar Examinations: A National and Local Situationer, the USPF School of Law ranks 8th in the top law schools in the country with the most number of lawyers produced from 2011 to 2020.
The School of Law offers Juris Doctor (JD), a non-thesis law degree, with flexibility of schedules. Students can choose between two (2) sections, one for weekday classes and the other for weekend classes.
Students can also opt to mix the offered two sections.
Lex School Cum Cordis.
Law School with a Heart.
Mission Statement
To provide (foster) a steady stream of competent and ethical lawyers committed to promote justice and safeguard the rule of law.
Programs Description
Juris Doctor (JD), a non-thesis degree. A graduate is qualified to take the Philippine Bar examinations.
Program of Studies
To equip graduates with excellent knowledge of the different legal intricacies not only of Philippine laws but of international scope as well.
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