Is fact that the check issued was subsequently dishonored is enough to hold the person liable

for BP 22?

No. Under Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 (BP 22), the prosecution must prove not only that the
accused issued a check that was subsequently dishonored. It must also establish that the
accused was actually notified that the check was dishonored, and that he or she failed, within
five banking days from receipt of the notice, to pay the holder of the check the amount due
thereon or to make arrangement for its payment. Absent proof that the accused received such
notice, a prosecution for violation of the Bouncing Checks Law cannot prosper. (Danao vs. CA
G.R. No. 122353. June 6, 2001)

Am I using what I learned in college:Definitely, I've developed logical skills and

analytical skills. Solutions to clients problems have to be approached whollistically, from various
aspects. with my education, I was able to learn how to address client problems, search for
authorities, gather supporting documents, investigate, be coherent. Also, writing and oral
advocacy in the law profession is an important tool in supporting a client's cause, the
interpersonal/argumentation skills I learned in college and law school helped a lot.

How long did it take to find a job:After graduation then bar exam. After the bar
exam, I took a three month vacation, and after my vacation I started to look for work, it took
me perhaps around two weeks after sending my resume.

Do I recommend studying Laws:Yes. There are only around 60,000 lawyers in the
Philippines, compared to other professions, it is still a small number. Once you're a lawyer you
can venture into different professions applying your legal knowledge- business, journalism,
marketing, diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics, finance and the like. The salary of a lawyer at first
is small, but once it would be better to get the experience first.