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College of Law
As a Jesuit professional school, the College of Law strives for professional competence, developing men and women trained in the theory and practice of law.
The College aims to instill into the students a Christian outlook as to be worthy members of the legal profession and the community, particularly in the pursuit of truth and the promotion of justice. It also desires to foster a high ethical standard in the legal profession under a regime of liberty and democracy.
Further, it aspires to train the students for leadership and seeks to develop a social conscience within the context of the mission of Xavier University in knowledge, value, and service to God, to the people, the community, and the country.
Curriculum
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First Year
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SUBJECT
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CREDIT
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Law
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SUBJECT
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CREDIT
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101
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Persons & Family Relations
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4
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111
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Obligations & Contracts
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5
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102
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Constitutional Law I
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3
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113
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Constitutional Law II
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3
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104
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Legal Profession
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1
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115
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Legal Ethics
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2
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105
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Legal Research
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2
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116
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Criminal II
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4
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106
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Statutory Construction
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2
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117
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International and Human Rights Law
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1
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107
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Legal Writing
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2
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108
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Criminal Law I
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3
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17
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15
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Second Year
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201
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Property
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4
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211
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Negotiable Instruments
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3
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203
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Land Titles & Deeds
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1
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212
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Secured Transactions
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3
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204
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Sales
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2
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213
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Administrative Law
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2
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205
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Criminal Procedure
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2
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214
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Civil Procedure
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4
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206
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Labor Standards
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2
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215
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Transportation
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2
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207
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Municipal Corporations
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2
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216
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Public International Law
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2
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208
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Environmental Law
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1
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218
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Natural Resources
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2
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14
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18
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Third Year
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301
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Succession
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4
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311
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Business Org. II (Corporation)
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4
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303
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Business Org. (Partnership)
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3
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312
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Evidence
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4
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304
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Taxation I
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2
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313
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Torts & Damages
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2
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305
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Labor Relations
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3
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314
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Legal Forms
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1
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306
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Insurance
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2
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315
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Taxation II
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3
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307
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Public Officers
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2
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316
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Problem Areas in Legal Ethic
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2
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317
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Special Commercial Law
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2
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16
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18
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Fourth Year
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401
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Civil Law Review I
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4
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404
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Forensic Medicine
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1
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403
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Criminal Law Review
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4
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411
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Civil Law Review II
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4
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405
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Practice Court I
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2
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414
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Practice Court II
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2
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406
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Labor Law Review
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2
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415
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Conflict of Laws
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2
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407
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Special Proceedings
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2
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416
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Advanced Taxation
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2
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408
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Constitutional Law Review
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4
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418
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Remedial Law Review
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5
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409
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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1
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419
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Commercial Law Review
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5
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417
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Social Legislation
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2
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21
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21
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Administration
Atty. Raul R. Villanueva
Dean
FACULTY
Atty. Arnold L. Barba
Judge Gil G. Bollozos
Justice Romulo V. Borja
Atty. Zara Teodora B. Cabanlet
Atty. Jessica Kathryn P. dela Serna
Atty. Francis U. Ku
Judge Henry B. Damasing
Judge Jeoffre W. Acebido
Atty. Ma. Caridad N. San Jose
Atty. Eleuterio Diao IV
Judge Jose L. Escobido
Atty. Cancio Nicanor M. Guibone Jr.
Atty. Samuel Aloysius M. Jardin
Atty. Cecile R. Layug
Justice Edgardo T. Lloren
Atty. Nueva Tagarda-Mabelin
Atty. Jocelyn Lood-Mateo
Judge Cesar Merlas
Atty. Beverly S. Musni
Atty. Neil Y. Pacamalan
Judge Evelyn G. Nery
Atty. Robert W. Raypon
Comm. Proculo T. Sarmen
Atty. Grace R. Cid, M.D.
Atty. Corazon Gaite-Llanderal
Staff
Ma. Ruchil A. Magbago
Administrative Assistant
Lyndon Francis M. Llagas
Secretary
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
I REVISED REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE LAW COURSE per CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 46, series of 1996
The applicant-student must be a graduate of a bachelor’s degree and must have earned eighteen (18) units in English, six (6) units of Mathematics, and eighteen (18) units of Social Sciences.
II LAW QUALIFYING TEST
1. entrance fee of Php. 300.00 [ pay at the Testing Center –
Rm. LH 112]
2. 1 pc 1x1 ID picture
3. 2 pcs. pencils
4. transcript of record [authenticated copy]
Examination dates : (Every Thursday of the month of March - May at 7:15 am )
Venue: Testing Center, Xavier University
Note: Result of the qualifying test will be available a week after the scheduled exam. Please see the Dean’s Office for the result of the test. To claim copy of the result present any ID and claim slip from the Testing Center.
Percentile rank eligible for an oral interview is 60%
III REQUIREMENTS AFTER PASSING THE QUALIFYING EXAM
1. AUTHENTICATED copy of the transcript of record – S.O. number and date of issuance should be indicated in the transcript of record, otherwise a certificate of S.O. from the Registrar should be obtained by the applicant.
2. Two (2) Academic endorsement letters – [from a former professor, Dean or Administrative Head at the school where college degree was obtained.
3. One (1) Personal endorsement letter – [from any person holding a responsible position in business, in church, in government or a person pre-eminent in any profession. None of the evaluators should be a relative of the applicant.
4. Two (2) photocopies of birth certificate [ NSO]
5. Honorable Dismissal – [ for TRANSFEREES and graduates of Universities and Colleges other than Xavier University]
6. Recommendation letter for the Director of Student Affairs from last school attended – [for TRANSFEREES only]
7. Certificate for Preliminary Law Course (C-1) – [ for TRANSFEREES ONLY]
8. three (3) photocopies of marriage contract for married women
9. 2 pcs of 2x2 ID pictures
Please see the Dean’s Office for the schedule of the interview. Submit the above requirements a day before the scheduled interview.
Tel Nos. : 8583116 or 723116 ext. 2043, email add
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