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INTRODUCTION TO LAW (1 UNIT)
A general course given to Freshmen, usually a week in advance before the actual start of the
school year, providing for an overview of the various aspects of the concept of Law, with
emphasis on the relationship between law, jurisprudence, courts, society and public policy,
presented through selected provisions of law, cases and other materials depicting settled
principles and current developments, both local and international, including a review of the
evolution of the Philippine legal system.

Dean Jose Roy III *
Introduction to Law is designed to shock the neophyte into studying like a areal law student,
but if you want to take some of the sting from the whole process, nothing beats forcing
yourself to read through all the material. Keep notes of the case doctrines and make detailed
narrations of the facts. The first law school lecture with Dean Roy will surely be informative
and entertaining but be sure to keep your guard up at all times. Memorize as much as you
can and recite with as much detail in your words and even more courage in your heart. When
reading the assigned cases, never think that you've read enough and do your best to read
through the entire case list.

Atty. Eugenio Villareal
Atty. Villareal gives very long readings. If you cant finish studying them all, be sure to have a
reliable summary or reviewer. His readings are more philosophical than legal, so try to
synthesize them to better understand his lessons. Discussing his lectures with your
blockmates could also be very helpful. Be sure to keep all his handouts and bring them during
the final exam (open book). Since its an open notes comprehensive exam, make sure you
know where to look.

LEGAL RESEARCH (1 UNIT)
The course will introduce students to the methodology of legal research and the preparation
of legal opinions, memoranda, expository or critical, or any subject approved by the Faculty
Member in charge.

Atty. Ronald Chua
He doesn't like to be called Atty. Chua, and prefers to be called Ronald. Do not be late for
class. His exams can be tricky because he does give "right minus wrong" exams. Familiarize
yourself with the parts of the library, how to use the computer systems and search engines
therein, and how to cite legal documents.

Atty. Jill Marie Lopez
Atty. Lopez is one of the few lady professors in the law school. She is very serious in class
discussions so make sure you listen well. Likewise, take her readings and assignments
seriously so you don't cram your output at the end of the sem. She seems young but she
wants to be treated with authority and respect. Her exercises and exams will be easy if you
take note of her lectures.

Atty. Ngochua *
Atty. Ngochua, her batch's valedictorian, will expect a lot from you in your Legal Research
class. Don't underestimate the course just because it's one unit. She really wants you to learn
the foundations of legal research because it will come in handy in third year. Allot time to read
(and memorize) the readings she assigns because she conducts recitation every meeting.

Atty. Rowena Soriano
Atty. Soriano is very kind and lenient. She discusses and seldom asks for recitation. You will
have quizzes and assignments from time to time and most of the sessions will be conducted

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in the library. Nothing much to worry in this subject, just comply with the requirements. For the
finals, it will be a group work so be sure to really research. She gives really high grades; you
just have to do your part.

Atty. Tecson
Atty.Tecsons class is not really that hard but she wont give you a chance to answer her
questions if you didnt get it the first time so listen carefully. She rarely calls for recitations.
She doesnt really teach everything in class so you have to go out of your way and study on
your own. Study the Library especially the books and where they can be found. Know how to
cite and look for sources.

Atty. Go
Atty. Go seldom asks her students to recite in class. She doesnt always announce her
quizzes so its better to be prepared . Respect is a big thing for her, her patience has limits.
Her subject is not demanding but be sure to do the work she assigns. If she assigns a
reading, its safe to assume that she will do a thorough recitation the next meeting or give a
quiz. Most of her projects are groupworks and shes very generous in grading those. Be sure
to know how to make proper citations because she wont be spending much time on teaching
it as she will expect her students to already know them.

PERSONS AND FAMILY RELATIONS (4 UNITS)
A study of the laws on Persons and Family Relations as contained in the Preliminary and
Human Relations chapters of the Civil Code of the Philippines, the Family Code, and the
Local Adoption Code, covering the laws on marriage, property relations between spouses,
paternity and filiation, support and emancipation, including the rules on funerals, surnames,
absences and the Civil Registry.

Judge Rodolfo Bonifacio
Judge Bonifacio rarely calls students for recitation but he expects that everyone has
memorized the provisions down to the comma. He also advises everyone to read 20 to 30
provisions ahead for each class session; this helps not only in the major exams but also in the
weekly quizzes. As far as books are concerned, Judge Bonifacio refers to several authors
most notable of which are Sempio-Dy, Paras, and Sta. Maria, but knowing which one he's
using at any given moment is another matter. For the midterm and final exams make sure to
write legibly and quote those provisions of law well - memorizing them is the name of the
game. Do especially well with the final exams and for good measure, submit good and
visually-pleasing case digests.

Atty. Ma. Ngina Teresa Chan-Gonzaga
A part of her course is a group report. Her grading is 40% recitation, 20% midterms, 40%
finals. Recitations with her last about 10 to 15 minutes at a time. She doesn't give much
quizzes, but they do exist. Cases aren't a lot either. Just stick to the book. It's important that
you know the general rule, and the exceptions to the rule. She is also part of the Human
Rights Center.

Atty. Amparita Sta. Maria
Read the book more than once and comprehend it well, Ma'am Ampy will grill you to see if
you really understand beyond what the codal provision says. Also, if asked what a specific
code says, avoid paraphrasing or using your own words. Prepare yourself for hypothetical
situations and be gender sensitive when reciting. Don't get disheartened if you don't do well
on the midterms because the final exam will be given more weight so prepare well for it.
The questions on her exams may seem very complicated, but don't let the facts overwhelm
you. Concentrate on the question asked and answer it. Always remember to put you phones,
laptops or any technological gadget on silent, because the moment she hears a beep, she

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gives a quiz.

Atty. Melencio Sta. Maria
He really makes you think in his tests and recitations. The first thing that comes in your head
is almost always the incorrect answer. He never repeats his past exams. Don't be
discouraged if you get low marks in recitations and the midterm. As long as you study hard
throughout the semester (takes notes, make your persons books as dirty as possible, don't
rely on reviewers!), you will have a pretty good chance of passing the course because Atty.
Mel is a finalist.

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I (3 UNITS)
A survey and evaluation of basic principles contained in the Philippine Constitution dealing
with the structure of the Philippine Government.

Dean Andres Bautista
For his class, be sure to know the Philippine and US Constitution by heart and read his
assigned cases. It wouldn't hurt to read the American cases he mentions in class. Though he
would not ask students to recite cases, he expects his students to cite them with the codal
provisions during exams. He doesn't have a graded recitation as 50% of your grade is based
on the midterm exams and the other 50% on your final exams. Trivia: Dean Bautista is the
Dean of the Institute of Law at Far Eastern University and at the same time, the Chairman of
the Board of Directors of the Makati Shangri-la Plaza Hotel.

Fr. Joaquin Bernas, S.J.
Study his primer very well. His questions may sound simple but it can be tricky. Sometimes
it's either you know it or you don't you cannot "talk your way out" of it. Keep your answers
brief and straight to the point during his quizzes and examinations. He doesn't really ask
questions that should already be common knowledge for lawyers. He asks questions that are
interesting "exceptions to the rule".

Atty. Sedfrey Candelaria
Atty. Candelaria highly believes in the lessons that are imparted by reading A LOT of cases.
The key to passing his class is time management, attention to detail and sometimes, a little
luck. Don't be disheartened by a bad recitation because you will have a lot of chances to
redeem yourself. Also, as much as possible, read the originals. Massacres usually start
because of the small (but important details) he asks about the case. Lastly, always try to be
confident when reciting in front of him.

Atty. Ma. Ngina Teresa Chan-Gonzaga
Read the cases and memorize the provisions. There are times when recitation is voluntary;
but during such recits the standards are higher so read your case carefully and thoroughly to
impress! Make sure you memorize the facts of the case, if not, shell grill you and wont let
you get to the issue and ration. Read the case book. Try to have no backlog as much as
possible. Her MCQs are deadly, so codal is key. Essay questions for the midterms and finals
are usually actual cases in the casebook. There is reporting at the end of the sem for topics
that were not covered during class. Reporting is equivalent to two recit grades.

CRIMINAL LAW I (3 UNITS)
A study of the characteristics of Criminal Law, the nature and classification of felonies, the
circumstances affecting criminal liability and the extent and extinction of criminal liabilities, as
well as the civil liability of the offender, the nature and manner of computation of penalties,
complex crimes, habitual delinquency, the application of the Indeterminate Sentence Law and
the Probation Law. The course covers Book One of the Revised Penal Code and related
laws.

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Atty. Jose Arturo De Castro
Atty. Jose Arturo de Castro is the son of a criminal law professor and the youngest Assistant
Secretary of the Department of Justice so he knows what he's talking about when it comes to
criminal law. Make sure to read all the assigned cases because he calls people to recite
randomly. Don't fret though if you get failing marks on your recitations because he tends to
call on people who have poor recitation grades on the latter part of the semester. Make an
Elements notebook for yourself and memorize the important provisions. Try not to skip class
and pay attention to everything that he says because some of them come out in his exams.
For his exams, expect the unexpected and always bring your codal, because you'll never
know when you might need it.

Atty. Donato Faylona *
Atty. Donato Faylona is one of the best professors you'll have in Ateneo Law School. Most of
the things you'll hear about him are praises and you will understand why his students love him
when you become one of them. His class is not easy but the following tips should help you
ease through his class with flying colors: 1. Know the cases by heart because he'll surely ask
the littlest details during recitations. To impress him, you should remember the sequence of
events, where the wound was made, and the important dates. 2. Read the Reyes and Atty.
Faylona's book (be wary of the revised articles). Memorize and understand the definitions and
enumerations. 3. Use his past exams as a guide. 4. CODAL! Memorize the codal!

Atty. Lorenzo Padilla
Atty. Padilla rarely gives recitations because he prefers lectures. Do your best to take down
notes (and not sleep) during class. If he makes eye contact with you during these lectures,
just try to smile back. Also, he occasionally gives hints regarding what will come out in his
exams and he sometimes repeats questions from previous exams. Try to always be aware of
that. Lately, he has been using the more recent cases (2007-2009) in his exams so try to get
a case list as soon as possible.

Atty. Giovanni Vallente
His class is recitation-driven. He will make sure that he'll discuss the book cover to cover. He
wants you to memorize and recite the provisions of the law. He asks the trickiest questions.
He doesn't tell you the answer either. He just makes you sit down after confusing the class a
bit. He makes the longest exams. He really tries to confuse you and drown you with
unnecessary facts. You'll have to learn to sift through them. Absolutely no talking in his class!

Atty. Villa-Ignacio
Atty. Villa-Ignacio is impressed with students who memorize the elements of the crimes. He
does rounds for recitations. He grades his students fairly depending on their performance in
his exams and recitations. Memorize the provisions that he says are important and pay
attention to topics that are given detailed discussions. Be sure to read Reyes book and avoid
having any backlogs. He sometimes skips whole titles that are not that important so try to do
advance reading.

PHILOSOPHY OF LAW (2 UNITS)
A study of the historical roots of law from Roman times, the schools of legal thought that
spurred its growth and development, and the primordial purpose of law and legal education.

Fr. Artemio Ferrer, S.J.
He will make you read lots of encyclopedia-type readings. They're mostly history. He lectures
for the first three weeks then he makes the class report everything else. His exams are really
tricky. They're objective-type questions. He expects a lot from the class. He likes the class to
make videos that he later on keeps. He likes telling jokes.

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Atty. Antonio La Via
Atty. La Via is another professor who is keen on discussions. His subject, being very
theoretical, engenders an opinionated class, and he must hear these formed opinions. He
expects that the students have read the literature assigned every class to facilitate dialogue.
Be bibo during recitations. Always be present in class! He hates it when people are absent
even though he doesn't check attendance. He may conduct classes on Facebook.com if ever
he is out-of-town or out-of-the-country (and he usually is). His final examination will ask you to
apply the theories to current events.

Atty. Joaquin Obieta
In his classes, work load is relatively light. He usually has class discussions about the
assigned readings and seldom calls students for recitations. When he calls anyone for
recitation, he usually asks about the student's opinion regarding the assigned reading for the
day. The assigned readings are usually 15-30 pages short and he expects that you have
read, understood and formulated your opinion on the topic. Atty. Obieta's exams are all based
on the assigned readings and there is always 80-90% chance that his questions have already
been asked the past year. If the block is lucky enough, the exams may be a complete
reproduction of the past year's exam so, be sure to get a copy of his past exams. In
answering his questions whether during recitations or exams, the key to success is brevity;
the shorter the answer, always the better.

Atty. Eugenio Villareal
Read the assigned articles more than once down to the footnotes. Do really well in your group
works and make your reports interesting. Try to think outside the box and be creative during
reports and recitations while making a relevant connection to the topics discussed in class.
Speak straight English and avoid fillers like "uhms" or other slang/ "taglish" words unless
necessary or relevant to the discussion or topic. Avoid saying "pass". By all means, try to
answer his question. He may be intimidating during class but he's actually very approachable.

Atty. Montesa
Atty. Montesa likes very active class sessions. Recits are mostly voluntary and he seems to
appreciate it when students contribute supplementary readings to class, like literature or past
Philo readings. He mostly asks for practical application of the concepts learned in class.
Study the thinking tools he gives and you're all set.

STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION (2 UNITS)
A course that explores the use and force of statutes and the principles and methods of their
construction and interpretation.

Atty. Victor Alimurung
He makes you read a lot of cases. His exams are practical. He makes you apply the
principles of Statcon in particular situations. Focus on how the case used the Latin maxim to
rationalize the ruling of the Supreme Court. Make sure that you are able to understand what it
means. Try getting books on Statcon in the lib since he won't assign a book. Reading through
them will get you through. He usually pre-empts the finals anyway.

Atty. Laurence Arroyo *
For Statutory Construction, Atty. Arroyo gives voluntary case recitation so detailed narrations
are a great part of the grade, but explaining the rule of construction in a case clinches the
whole thing. If you think that you weren't able to give a good recitation, feel free to volunteer
again before a session is over as resilience can make higher marks. Memorize and
understand as many rules of statutory construction in preparation for major exams. Also,
having your own case digests of all the jurisprudence covered will be a great aid in the

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midterms and finals as many cases apply mutatis mutandis to the questions posed.
Answering accurately is good, but a good writing style is even better for those major exams.

Atty. Pilares
Atty. Pilares can be literally described as a very "chill" professor. He's very laid back, friendly,
he understands the plight of his students with other subjects and he's very fair. His case load
in StatCon is quite light but try to read all the cases because StatCon is a VERY important
subject. He will even help you out during recitation if you forget minor details. Amidst all that,
you will realize that he is a very brilliant professor who really wants his students to learn and
understand, but at the same time, he doesn't want to give anyone a hard time.

Judge Singh
Read the cases and Agpalo book before going to class. Theyre also essential for her
midterms and finals. Know the case doctrines. Be bibo! She likes it when the block is active
and bibo. Volunteer for recit if you can especially the cases.

Atty. Calleja
Read the original cases as much as possible. Atty. Calleja hates it when he knows you only
read the digests. Be prepared for recitation because its possible to be called more than once
per class. Hes very generous when it comes to grades. If it's anybody's birthday in the block,
tell him! He gives a class bonus!

Fr. Artemio Ferrer, S.J.
Read the case he assigns to you, make a concise digest and make sure you've applied the
right latin maxim. Ask the people reciting before and after you, cases next to each other
usually apply the same maxim. He's extremely boring, but try to take note of what maxim
applies to what case because that's what will come out in his tests. Also, he checks
attendance. Perfect attendance is plus points for the final grade! Lastly, make sure you take
note of any tables he gives during class, those diagrams might come out in the test.
Recitations are scheduled, so theres no reason not to be prepared.

LEGAL PROFESSION (1 UNIT)
The course begins with a study of the major legal systems in the world, and evolves into an
examination of how those systems figure in the history and development of the legal
profession in the Philippines. Students survey the various elements of the practice of law in
the Philippines, its basic ethical standards, its goals and role in society. The course ends with
an integrative exploration of both the challenges and opportunities for the Philippine legal
profession in a changing and more globalized world.

Atty. Jose Manuel Diokno *
Atty. Diokno is one of the most charismatic professors you will ever meet in law school (listen
to his very low voice). He takes it easy on his students in his LegProf course but he will surely
impart knowledge that cannot really be learned from any kind of book. He gives you a preview
of the real state (sometimes negative) of the legal profession but at the same time, he will
encourage you to strive to make the system better by making you understand it even more.

Atty. Rodolfo Romero
He's a very opinionated professor probably because he' a columnist in a newspaper. He's
also an economist. He makes his class submit weekly reports on related current events. He
doesn't like bad handwriting and wrong grammar. Memorize the Code of professional ethics.

Dean Jose Roy. III *
For Legal Profession class, make sure to have a copy of his syllabus; this will serve as your
guardian angel throughout the course. Usually, he follows the order in the syllabus, but be

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prepared to skip topics from time to time. It is best to armour yourself with at least five codal
provisions and at least five cases every class. Legal Profession under Dean Roy is for the
brave hearts. Do not succumb to jitters and nervousness and be sure to sound confident.
When he starts to bombard you with difficult questions, maintain your coolness; his questions
are in the cases and in the provisions. He wants you to think. Cellphones are big NO-NOs
and NEVER BE ABSENT! That's a rule. Your attendance might save you.

Atty. Ray Paolo Santiago
Attend and listen during talks or conventions he will be asking you to attend. Be prepared for
papers. Be sure to read whatever he assigns, even memorize certain points. He also asks for
opinions regarding the readings, but be sure to give an informed opinion.

Atty. Eugenio Villareal
Atty. Villareal is, in one word, demanding. He gives relatively fewer readings, unlike some
professors, but expects the student to know the facts of the case, or the subject of the
essays, considerably. Recitations must be precise and answers must be succinct. He is
fastidious with grammar and will correct a student, sometimes maybe ridicule him because of
the mistake. His examinations will ask you to write long essays, and the questions will involve
application of the lessons.

Atty. Gatdula
For Atty. Gatdulas class, always read maybe 1-2 chapters ahead because he usually finishes
early the assigned materials for the day and still asks for recitations on the next ones. The
final grade rests largely on the final paper. He gives really high grades no matter how you
performed during the semester depending on how much effort you put in the paper. Also,
there are no voluntary recits for his class.

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How to Write a Case Digest

A case digest or a case brief is a written summary of the case. A case sometimes involves
several issues. Digesting the same would help the student in separating one issue from
another and understanding how the Court resolved the issues in the case. The student only
needs to focus on the relevant issue or the issue related to the subject that he is taking. A
case digest may also serve as a useful study aid for class discussions and exams.

Format of the Case Digest

I. Caption.
This includes the title of the case, the date it was decided, and the citation. It also includes the
petitioner, the respondent, and the ponente of the case.

II. Facts. In writing the statement of facts, the important thing to remember is to include only
those that are relevant to the subject
matter. As much as possible try to avoid writing those facts that are not related to the issue at
hand.

III. Issues.
Just like in the statement of facts, it is important to include only those that are relevant. Issues
are usually framed in the form of questions that are answerable by "yes" or "no," .The answer
to the question has to be answered in the ruling.

IV. Ruling.
This is the answer to the question/s involving the issue. After the categorical yes/no answer,
the reason for the decision will be explained including its legal basis.

V. Concurring and Dissenting Opinions.
This part is optional, but it would help to include them because there are professors who ask
for separate opinions in recitations. This part is usually needed in cases that are decided en
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Rules for Retention

1. Retention Policy for Freshmen: Those admitted to First Year studies at the Ateneo
Law School shall comply with the following rules:


(a) Freshmen are required to achieve a QPI of 78% for each semester, rounded to the
nearest two decimals;

(b) When Placed on Probation: A Freshman shall automatically be on probation during
the Second Semester under any or more of the following instances:


(i) He fails to achieve the 78% QPI at the end of the First Semester;
(ii) He fails one or two subjects in the First Semester but meets average of 75%;

Freshmen on probation during their Second Semester must take a full load, except only
for subjects which require prerequisites, and shall not be allowed to drop any subject.
In addition, such Freshmen shall not be allowed to take an official leave of absence,
except when necessitated by illness requiring extended hospitalization and
recuperation.

(c) When Denied Re-Enrollment: A Freshman shall not be admitted for enrollment for
the following semester in any of the following instances:

(i) He or she does not obtain a general weighted average of 75%, rounded to the
nearest two decimals;
(ii) The student receives failing marks in at least three (3) subjects in a semester,
regardless of the number of units and even when the QPI is attained for that
semester;
(iii) The student would have been on probation during the Second Semester, but
fails to enroll for that semester; or
(iv) Being on probation during the Second Semester, the student fails in any subject,
or fails to achieve a whole-year QPI of 78%.

2. Specific Rules Applicable to Freshmen Not on Probation on Second Semester,
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:

The following rules shall apply to Freshmen not on probation during Second Semester,
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, as indicated hereunder:

(a) Sophomores and Juniors are required to achieve a QPI of 79% for each semester,
rounded to the nearest two decimals;

(b) When Placed on Probation: A student shall automatically be on probation the
following semester in the following instances:


(i) When the student fails to meet the required QPI for a semester; or (ii) The
student fails in any one subject in any semester.
(ii) A student on probation is not allowed to take an official leave of absence from
the Law School, except when necessitated by illness requiring extended
hospitalization and recuperation.

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(c) When Denied Re-Enrollment: A student shall not be admitted for enrollment for the
following semester in any of the following instances:

(i) When the student obtains a general weighted average below 75% in any
semester, rounded to the nearest two decimals;
(ii) When he receives a failing mark in at least 1/3 of the units carried in any
semester, regardless of the number of subjects and even when the QPI is
attained for that semester;
(iii) When he receives failing marks in at least three (3) subjects in one semester,
regardless of the number of units and even when the QPI is attained for that
semester;
(iv) When he receives failing marks in any two (2) subjects (even during a summer
session) or does not meet the qpi
(v) When a student is on probation and fails any subject (even during a summer
session) or does not meet the QPI.







































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HOW TO STUDY S.M.A.R.T.

S Schedule your study time for each subject. Remember, you cant spend one entire day
mastering just one subject. Allot at least 3 hours per subject, according to immediacy. !

M Manage your time well. If you know you tend to lose focus after an hour, set a 10 minute
break every hour and follow it strictly. !

A Assess yourself, know your strengths and weaknesses. If youre a fast reader, take
advantage of it! Read your assignment as many times as you can before class. If you
know you spend one day without watching one of your series, just make sure that you
finish whats on you study schedule and then reward yourself with watching one episode.
!

R Read at least twice and make sure you understand. One reading of the assignment will
not get you far (unless you are a super genius haha). Remember, this is not college
anymore and reading should always be followed by effective comprehension. Try this:
After reading 2 pages, try to explain to yourself what you just read and you will see how
much you understood. !

T Treat yourself! You will get burnt out fast if you just study, study, study. After completing
your goals for the day, always make yourself happy with a little treat for being a good
student. !


More tips on studying
" Organize your reading assignment by using post-it flags to mark the chapter or the
particular subject your think is important.
" Use different colored highlighters and make a system out of their colors. For
example: Yellow definitions; Orange exceptions; Green examples; Blue Case
names, etc.
" Write down the questions you have immediately so you wont forget.
" When reviewing for exams, just choose 1 or 2 reviewers and stick with it. There are a
lot of reviewers out there but it wont do you any good if you read all of them. Find
one that you think is good and master it. But of course, you should always pair the
reviewer with the codal.
" Know what your professors like to ask during recitation. Is he content with a good
summary of the case or does he like to ask about minute details (i.e. color of the
car)? If you know your professors quirks, then you would know what to focus on
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Going Gaga over School Supplies

A trip or two to the nearest school supply shop, either it be National Bookstore or Office
Warehouse, is one of the simple joys of any law student. Searching for the perfect shade of
yellow highlighter, choosing the best pen, stumbling upon cute post-its or well-priced
notebooks, these joys take away even small portion of stress in the daily grind of law school.

However, it is quite overwhelming at first on choosing the perfect weapon for your first days
of school. The arrays of pens of different colors, stack of different shades and brands of
highlighter and piles of post-its, notebooks, papers and other supplies are a lot to take in for
your first visit in the shop. Here are some of essential school supplies to start your shopping
right:

1. Highlighters.
They say that highlighter is every law students best friend. These would help you in reading
your books and cases and highlighting only the essential words, phrases, sentences or even
a whole paragraph for easy recognition and retention when youre reviewing either for
recitation or for examinations. There are a lot of highlighter brands in the market. Some
household names are Sharpie, Stabilo, Schneider and Faber Castell. You should choose the
right shade, color or brand of highlighter that works best for you.

2. Colored Pens.
Some students use colored pens instead of highlighters to mark their books or write marginal
notes around them. Some use pens when re-reading their already highlighted
books/cases/reviewers and marking only those, which are important. The common brands of
colored pens are Stabilo, Staedler, Dong-A MyGel and Hexaplus.

3. Black pen.
Black pens are used primarily for exams, midterms or finals. Find a trusted pen that you know
will not run out of ink in the middle of exam especially if the exam is essay type.

4. Post-its.
These colorful papers come in different shapes and sizes. There are small flag-type post-its
used to mark a specific page for easy access. There are also bigger ones to write down notes
from lecture or recits. Post-its are also used for reminders or simply for passing of notes.

5. Notebooks
Although some law students no longer use notebooks and just write down their notes on their
iPads, nothing beats old school jotting down notes and creating your own reviewers. There
was even a study saying that handwriting your notes is more effective in terms of retention of
information. But then again to each his own.


These are just some of the basic school supplies you need to have in your stash to survive
law school. You will discover your own preference on each type and have your own favorites
that will work best for you. As they say, a soldier must be well equipped before going to war,
and so must we.








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Dress Code

The Ateneo Law School imposes a dress code for all students. Male students must come in shirt
and tie, or barong Filipino. Female students must come in decent office attire. The dress code is
waived for Saturday classes.

The Ateneo Law School reserves the right to refuse entry into the Law School premises, of those
students who are not properly attired, or to mark them absent from class.

What to Wear


Wear a classic top. A peplum top and a
crisp white button down shirt are flattering
for any figure.

Wear comfortable shoes. Classes are
held on the 3
rd
floor. You might take the
stairs if you are running late. So, never
sacrifice comfort for fashion. (P.S. you can
wear flats)

Always wear a watch. You do not want to
be late to class.

Buy a strong and sturdy bag. Law books
are really heavy. You do not want to have
a broken-strap-situation.







Instant chic. Your outfit will instantly be
business casual when you top it off with a
Blazer.

Always look presentable. It might help you
with the professors remembering your
name.

Always classy and never trashy. Regina
Sisses take pride of being always classy in
what we do, and especially, in what we
wear. Confidence is key. So, heads up and
smile Freshie. ! Good luck!