JURIS DOCTOR
Curriculum Year : 2022
First Year, 1st Semester
Subj No. |
Subj Code |
Description |
Units |
Pre-requisites |
Co-requisites |
800005 |
JD101 |
PERSONS AND FAMILY LAW |
3 |
|
|
800006 |
JD102 |
CRIMINAL LAW 1 |
3 |
|
|
800007 |
JD103 |
LIFE & WRKS OF ST. VINCENT & BLESSED FREDERIC |
2 |
|
|
800008 |
JD104 |
ENGLISH FOR LAW STUDENTS |
2 |
|
|
800009 |
JD105 |
STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION |
2 |
|
|
800010 |
JD106 |
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1 |
4 |
|
|
800011 |
JD107 |
PHILOSOPHY OF LAW |
2 |
|
|
First Year, 2nd Semester
Subj No. |
Subj Code |
Description |
Units |
Pre-requisites |
Co-requisites |
800012 |
JD121 |
OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS |
5 |
|
|
800013 |
JD122 |
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 2 |
3 |
|
|
800014 |
JD123 |
CRIMINAL LAW 2 |
4 |
|
|
800015 |
JD124 |
CIVIL PROCEDURE 1 |
3 |
|
|
800016 |
JD125 |
BASIC LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS |
3 |
|
|
Second Year, 1st Semester
Subj No. |
Subj Code |
Description |
Units |
Pre-requisites |
Co-requisites |
800017 |
JD211 |
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW |
3 |
|
|
800018 |
JD212 |
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 1 |
3 |
|
|
800019 |
JD213 |
AGENCY, TRUST AND PARTNERSHIP LAW |
2 |
|
|
800020 |
JD214 |
CORPORATION AND BASIC SECURITIES LAW |
3 |
|
|
800021 |
JD215 |
CLINICAL LEGAL AND EDUCATION PROGRAM 1 |
2 |
|
|
800023 |
JD217 |
LABOR LAW & SOCIAL LEGISLATIONS |
4 |
|
|
800022 |
JD216 |
CIVIL PROCEDURE 2 |
3 |
|
|
Second Year, 2nd Semester
Subj No. |
Subj Code |
Description |
Units |
Pre-requisites |
Co-requisites |
800030 |
JD227 |
LABOR RELATIONS - INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE |
2 |
|
|
800024 |
JD221 |
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND LAW ON PUBLIC OFFICERS |
2 |
|
|
800026 |
JD223 |
COMMERCIAL LAWS 1 |
3 |
|
|
800027 |
JD224 |
TORTS AND DAMAGES |
2 |
|
|
800028 |
JD225 |
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING |
2 |
|
|
800029 |
JD226 |
LAWS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
2 |
|
|
800031 |
JD228 |
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW |
2 |
|
|
Third Year, 1st Semester
Subj No. |
Subj Code |
Description |
Units |
Pre-requisites |
Co-requisites |
800032 |
JD311 |
LAND TITLES AND DEEDS - INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE |
2 |
|
|
800033 |
JD312 |
SUCCESSION |
3 |
|
|
800034 |
JD313 |
COMMERCIAL LAWS 2 |
4 |
|
|
800035 |
JD314 |
BASIC TAXATION LAW |
3 |
|
|
Third Year, 2nd Semester
Subj No. |
Subj Code |
Description |
Units |
Pre-requisites |
Co-requisites |
800039 |
JD322 |
PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW |
2 |
|
|
800038 |
JD321 |
SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEEDINGS |
3 |
|
|
800040 |
JD323 |
LEGAL FORMS |
2 |
|
|
800041 |
JD324 |
ELECTION LAWS |
1 |
|
|
800043 |
JD326 |
MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE |
1 |
|
|
800044 |
JD327 |
GENDER SENSITIVITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS |
3 |
|
|
800042 |
JD325 |
LABOR LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION |
3 |
|
|
Fourth Year, 1st Semester
Subj No. |
Subj Code |
Description |
Units |
Pre-requisites |
Co-requisites |
800047 |
JD413 |
CRIMINAL LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION |
4 |
|
|
800045 |
JD411 |
POLITICAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW REVIEW INTEGRATION |
5 |
|
|
800046 |
JD412 |
CIVIL LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION 1 |
3 |
|
|
800048 |
JD414 |
CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 2 |
2 |
|
|
800049 |
JD415 |
REMEDIAL LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION 1 |
3 |
|
|
Fourth Year, 2nd Semester
Subj No. |
Subj Code |
Description |
Units |
Pre-requisites |
Co-requisites |
800050 |
JD421 |
LEGAL & JUD ETHICS & PRAC EXER REV & INTEGRATION |
2 |
|
|
800052 |
JD423 |
COMMERCIAL LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION |
5 |
|
|
800053 |
JD424 |
TAXATION LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION |
3 |
|
|
800054 |
JD425 |
REMEDIAL LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION 2 |
3 |
|
|
800051 |
JD422 |
CIVIL LAW 2 |
3 |
|
|
Professional Course Subjects
JD221 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND LAW ON PUBLIC OFFICERS Credits: 2
Course Title: |
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND LAW ON PUBLIC OFFICERS |
Course Code |
JD221 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course will survey the interplay of key laws that deal with public office and civil service covering the basic principles and doctrines governing administrative agencies, and the essential standards and rules
applicable to public servants. |
JD213 - AGENCY, TRUST AND PARTNERSHIP LAW Credits: 2
Course Title: |
AGENCY, TRUST AND PARTNERSHIP LAW |
Course Code |
JD213 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A course focusing on important provisions of the Civil Code on Agency (Title X), Partnership (Title IX) and Trusts (Title V). |
JD125 - BASIC LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS Credits: 3
Course Title: |
BASIC LEGAL AND JUDICIAL ETHICS |
Course Code |
JD125 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
This course focuses on the canons of legal ethics, pertinent provisions of laws and rules on norms of conduct, and other similar principles involving the duties and responsibilities of the lawyer and law student practitioners with respect to the public or society, the Bar or legal profession, the Courts 7 and the client. The course also covers the ethical norms of conduct for the members of the judiciary, whether judicial or non-judicial. This course is an enhancement of the previous Basic Legal Ethics course. |
JD314 - BASIC TAXATION LAW Credits: 3
Course Title: |
BASIC TAXATION LAW |
Course Code |
JD314 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course covers the constitutional aspects of taxation, and general principles of income, transfer and local taxation. The course also provides a general survey of concepts and principles underlying the key taxes provided in the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended. |
JD412 - CIVIL LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION 1 Credits: 3
Course Title: |
CIVIL LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION 1 |
Course Code |
JD412 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A review course intended for bar examinees focusing on civil law, including persons and family law, obligations and contracts, basic succession, laws on property and titles, private international law, torts and related subjects. More importantly, the course provides integration of key principles, and discussion of important updates on jurisprudence and trends as may be projected to be covered in the bar examinations. |
JD124 - CIVIL PROCEDURE 1 Credits: 3
Course Title: |
CIVIL PROCEDURE 1 |
Course Code |
JD124 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A study on the interplay of procedural laws in the resolution of civil disputes, with an indepth focus on the jurisdiction in civil actions, Rules 1 to 39 of the 1997 Rules of Court as amended, and small claims. The course also includes discussion of appropriate modes of dispute resolution such as mediation, barangay conciliation and the like. The study of the rules is supplemented by a study of applicable jurisprudence. The course also develops familiarity with relevant legal forms. |
JD216 - CIVIL PROCEDURE 2 Credits: 3
Course Title: |
CIVIL PROCEDURE 2 |
Course Code |
JD216 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A study on the interplay of procedural laws in the resolution of civil disputes, with an indepth focus on Rules 40 to 71 of the 1997 Rules of Court as amended, including
Provisional Remedies. The study of the rules is supplemented by a study of applicable jurisprudence. The course also develops familiarity with relevant legal forms. |
JD414 - CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 2 Credits: 2
Course Title: |
CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM 2 |
Course Code |
JD414 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course introduces students to a limited practice of law as required under Rule
138-A of the Rules of Court, including the ethical considerations of lawyering. It includes court
appearances, drafting and submission of pleadings and documents before trial and appellate courts and
quasi-judicial and administrative bodies, assisting in mediation and other modes of alternative or
appropriate dispute resolution, legal counselling, advice and advocacy. The course also includes
apprenticeship, externship and internship programs. |
JD223 - COMMERCIAL LAWS 1 Credits: 3
Course Title: |
COMMERCIAL LAWS 1 |
Course Code |
JD223 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A survey of the important principles and concepts of basic laws on commercial transactions, with a particular focus on Civil Code provisions on loans, mortgages, pledges
and guaranty, and similar credit transactions, as amended by the Personal Property Securities Act. Additionally, the course integrates discussion on relevant provisions of
laws on banking, negotiable instruments and financial rehabilitation. |
JD313 - COMMERCIAL LAWS 2 Credits: 4
Course Title: |
COMMERCIAL LAWS 2 |
Course Code |
JD313 |
Credit Units |
4 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A survey of emerging and relevant commercial laws dealing with public interest, including Transportation Law, Insurance Law, Intellectual Property Code, Competition Act, and Data Privacy Act. |
JD106 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1 Credits: 4
Course Title: |
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1 |
Course Code |
JD106 |
Credit Units |
4 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
Alternatively entitled as Foundations and Principles of the Philippine State, it entails a survey and evaluation of basic political foundations of the structure of the Philippine Government, and the policies, principles and powers of the Philippine state. The course also covers all other constitutional provisions except those covered in Constitutional Law II. |
JD122 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 2 Credits: 3
Course Title: |
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 2 |
Course Code |
JD122 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
Alternatively entitled as Constitutional and Human Rights, it is a comprehensive study of the Bill of Rights, other constitutional rights and judicial review of the acts affecting them. The course also emphasizes the importance of gender and child sensitivity under the equal protection clause and in the aspects of protecting, defending and redressing violations of human rights in the Philippines. |
JD214 - CORPORATION AND BASIC SECURITIES LAW Credits: 3
Course Title: |
CORPORATION AND BASIC SECURITIES LAW |
Course Code |
JD214 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A study of the key principles governing private
corporations, including foreign corporations
and the concept of doing business in the
Philippines as found in the Corporation Code
and other special laws. The course also
includes an analysis of the applicable common
law and commercial principles underlying the various relationships in the corporate setting, including joint ventures, with emphasis on the corporation being a medium for business enterprise and a means of providing for the equity investment market.
The course includes the study of the basic and pertinent provisions of the Securities Regulation Code. |
JD102 - CRIMINAL LAW 1 Credits: 3
Course Title: |
CRIMINAL LAW 1 |
Course Code |
JD102 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
Alternatively entitled as Foundations and Principles of Criminal Law, it is a detailed examination into the characteristics of criminal law, the nature of felonies, stages of execution, circumstances affecting criminal liability, persons criminally liable; the extent and extinction of criminal liability as well as the understanding of penalties in criminal law, their nature and theories, classes, crimes, habitual delinquency, juvenile delinquency, the Indeterminate Sentence Law and the Probation Law.
The course covers Articles 1-113 of the Revised Penal Code and related laws. |
JD123 - CRIMINAL LAW 2 Credits: 4
Course Title: |
CRIMINAL LAW 2 |
Course Code |
JD123 |
Credit Units |
4 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
Alternatively entitled as Crimes and Penalties, it is a study of the important felonies penalized in Book II of the Revised Penal Code as amended, and the important and common crimes found in special penal laws, their nature, elements and corresponding penalties.
The course is an enhancement of the previous
Criminal Law II course. |
JD413 - CRIMINAL LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION Credits: 4
Course Title: |
CRIMINAL LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION |
Course Code |
JD413 |
Credit Units |
4 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A review course intended for bar examinees focusing on criminal laws, important and common special penal laws and related jurisprudence. More importantly, the course provides integration of key principles, and discussion of important updates on jurisprudence and trends as may be projected to be covered in the bar examinations. |
JD212 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 1 Credits: 3
Course Title: |
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 1 |
Course Code |
JD212 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A study of the procedural rules governing the investigation, trial, and disposition of criminal cases in court, including jurisdiction of courts in criminal cases and independent civil actions.
The course also develops familiarity with relevant legal forms.
The course explicitly integrates medical jurisprudence. |
JD324 - ELECTION LAWS Credits: 1
Course Title: |
ELECTION LAWS |
Course Code |
JD324 |
Credit Units |
1 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course covers the laws regulating the conduct of elections, and the law on preproclamation contests and election protests, and as well as related jurisprudence. |
JD104 - ENGLISH FOR LAW STUDENTS Credits: 2
Course Title: |
ENGLISH FOR LAW STUDENTS |
Course Code |
JD104 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course provides purposive, responsive and immersive advanced learning of English for professionals particularly those pursuing law. It intends to equip law students with competence in oral and written skills so that they can confidently debate with their professors during recitations, and in answering their exams. The course calls for interactive drills and actual exercises, including peer critique, problem solving group activities and writing workshops on the different modules: grammar proficiency, enhanced diction and effective speech delivery, and professional writing. |
JD228 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW Credits: 2
Course Title: |
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAW |
Course Code |
JD228 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A study of the constitutional provisions, international conventions, and special laws protecting the environment and the ecosystem. The study includes existing laws governing the use and disposition of natural resources, as
well as prevailing rules that are geared towards stemming climate change. |
JD315 - EVIDENCE Credits: 3
Course Title: |
EVIDENCE |
Course Code |
JD315 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A course which looks into the rules of presentation, admissibility, and weight and sufficiency of evidence, including burden of proof and presumption. It also covers medical jurisprudence on forensic and evidence gathering. The course also develops familiarity with relevant legal forms. |
JD327 - GENDER SENSITIVITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS Credits: 3
Course Title: |
GENDER SENSITIVITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS |
Course Code |
JD327 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course seeks to provide students with a keen understanding of gender and child sensitivity and equality and non-discrimination. Feminist legal theories and international instruments relating to womens and childrens rights will be examined and analyzed. The course also introduces the students to the legal framework of protection for women and children, and the psycho-social dimensions of handling their cases. Focus will also be given on institutions that create, maintain and perpetuate gender inequalities and child abuse, in particular the legal framework and how it contributes to the institutionalization of gender differences. Special issues and concerns, such as rights of indigenous women and children, violence against women and children, sexual harassment and human trafficking, will be highlighted to provide illustrations of how discrimination and abuse occur. |
JD217 - LABOR LAW & SOCIAL LEGISLATIONS Credits: 4
Course Title: |
LABOR LAW & SOCIAL LEGISLATIONS |
Course Code |
JD217 |
Credit Units |
4 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A study of social legislation laws with a particular focus on labor rights and welfare. The course also touches on important provisions and jurisprudence on labor standards and relations under the Labor Code and special laws, as well as an introduction in the Rules of Procedure of the National Labor Relations Commission. The course also surveys social justice legislation to highlight the special protections for vulnerable sectors, key principles of agrarian reform laws, and welfare laws such as SSS and GSIS laws.
The course is an integration of the previous
Labor Law I, Labor Law II and Agrarian Law
and Social Legislation courses. |
JD325 - LABOR LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION Credits: 3
Course Title: |
LABOR LAW REVIEW AND INTEGRATION |
Course Code |
JD325 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A review course intended for bar examinees focusing on labor laws, social legislation and related jurisprudence. More importantly, the course provides integration of key principles, and discussion of important updates on jurisprudence and trends as may be projected to be covered in the bar examinations. |
JD227 - LABOR RELATIONS - INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE Credits: 2
Course Title: |
LABOR RELATIONS - INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE |
Course Code |
JD227 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
Institutional Elective as it is still a bar subject per SC Bar Syllabus - Study of the general principles of the Labor Code, Book V of the Labor Code on Labor Relations, governing areas on government machinery, labor organizations, unfair labor practices, representation issue; collective bargaining and administration agreements, grievance machinery and voluntary arbitration, lockouts, strikes and other concerted activities; Book VI on Post employment, covering areas such as classes of employees, termination of employment and retirement; book VII on penal provisions of the Labor Code and prescription of actions and claims |
JD311 - LAND TITLES AND DEEDS - INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE Credits: 2
Course Title: |
LAND TITLES AND DEEDS - INSTITUTIONAL ELECTIVE |
Course Code |
JD311 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The system and method of registration of real property under Act 496 as amended by P.D. No. 1529 otherwise known as The Land Registration Decree including registration under Cadastral Law. It also includes registration of deeds involving registered property. |
JD226 - LAWS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT Credits: 2
Course Title: |
LAWS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
Course Code |
JD226 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
This is a study of the general principles governing local governments. The course also covers the laws affecting the creation, organization and government of provinces,
cities, municipalities, municipal districts, and barangays; the scope and application of the powers of municipal corporations, including municipal ordinances, contracts, liabilities, and enterprises; as well as the laws on autonomous regions, and the National Capital Region. |
JD323 - LEGAL FORMS Credits: 2
Course Title: |
LEGAL FORMS |
Course Code |
JD323 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course links knowledge and application on the various legal documents and forms used in practice, pleading and procedure, as well as in conveyancing. It also includes various forms specifically used for commercial transactions. |
JD225 - LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING Credits: 2
Course Title: |
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING |
Course Code |
JD225 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course introduces the structures to the methodology of legal research and the preparation of legal opinions, memoranda, or expository or critical paper on any subject
approved by the law faculty member. It also includes legal writing technique and style; it involves applied legal bibliography, case digesting and reporting analysis, and legal reasoning. The course also provides an overview of legal communications. |
JD103 - LIFE & WRKS OF ST. VINCENT & BLESSED FREDERIC Credits: 2
Course Title: |
LIFE & WRKS OF ST. VINCENT & BLESSED FREDERIC |
Course Code |
JD103 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
An examination of the life and teachings of St. Vincent De Paul and Blessed Frederic Ozanam, upon which the Vincentian/Adamsonian identity originates. It includes the study of the Catholic Churchs social doctrine, the concept of Catholic justice and democracy, and the view that the Church should adapt itself to the changing political environment. |
JD326 - MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE Credits: 1
Course Title: |
MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE |
Course Code |
JD326 |
Credit Units |
1 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course provides an overview of the principles relating to medico-legal cases, including the procedure of presenting and examining a medical expert witness. |
JD121 - OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS Credits: 5
Course Title: |
OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS |
Course Code |
JD121 |
Credit Units |
5 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
An in-depth study of the nature, kinds and effect of obligations and their extinguishment; contracts in general, their requisites, form and interpretation; defective contracts, quasi contracts, natural obligations, and estoppel. The course also covers civil code provisions on
Sales as a special contract; the application of provisions of contracts and obligations in contract of sales and the special rules under Art.1458-1637 which are applicable to sales only.
The course is an enhancement of the previous Obligations and Contracts course through the integration of the basics of the law on sales. |
JD101 - PERSONS AND FAMILY LAW Credits: 3
Course Title: |
PERSONS AND FAMILY LAW |
Course Code |
JD101 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A basic course on the law of persons and the family that first examines the effect and application of laws, and then proceeds to deal with the legal norms affecting civil personality, marriage, property relations between husband and wife, legal separation, the matrimonial regimes of absolute community, conjugal partnership of gains, and complete separation of property; paternity and filiation, adoption, guardianship, support, parental authority, surnames, absence and emancipation. |
JD107 - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW Credits: 2
Course Title: |
PHILOSOPHY OF LAW |
Course Code |
JD107 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A study of the historical roots of law from Roman times, the schools of legal thought that spurred the growth and development of law, and the primordial purpose of law and legal education. |
JD411 - POLITICAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW REVIEW INTEGRATION Credits: 5
Course Title: |
POLITICAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW REVIEW INTEGRATION |
Course Code |
JD411 |
Credit Units |
5 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A review course intended for bar examinees focusing on constitutional law, including political law, administrative law, electoral laws and related subjects. More importantly, the course provides integration of key principles, and discussion of important updates on jurisprudence and trends as may be projected to be covered in the bar examinations. |
JD322 - PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW Credits: 2
Course Title: |
PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW |
Course Code |
JD322 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A course dealing with legal transactions with emphasis on the choice of law, including problems on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. |
JD211 - PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW Credits: 3
Course Title: |
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW |
Course Code |
JD211 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A study of the general principles of international law and an overview of the legal principles governing international relations based, among others, on the United Nations Charter, treaty law, the doctrines of well-known and recognized publicists, and the decisions of international tribunals and bodies. |
JD321 - SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEEDINGS Credits: 3
Course Title: |
SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEEDINGS |
Course Code |
JD321 |
Credit Units |
3 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A study of Rules 72-109 of the Revised Rules of Court dealing with the procedural rules on the settlement of estate, will, letters testamentary and administration, escheats, guardianship, appointment of trustees, adoption, change of name, cancellation and correction of entries in the Civil Registry and appeals on special proceedings and the special rules under the Family Code on special proceedings. The course similarly surveys important special rules outside of the rules of court such as those in environmental and commercial cases. The course also develops familiarity with relevant legal forms. |
JD105 - STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION Credits: 2
Course Title: |
STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION |
Course Code |
JD105 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
A course that explores the use and force of statutes and the principles and methods of their construction and interpretation. The course also includes a discussion on the language of the law, and the interpretation and effectivity of laws as provided under the Civil Code. |
JD224 - TORTS AND DAMAGES Credits: 2
Course Title: |
TORTS AND DAMAGES |
Course Code |
JD224 |
Credit Units |
2 Unit/s |
Prerequisite |
|
Course Description |
The course focus on the analysis of the law on quasi-delicts as well as the nature, classes and extent of damages. It includes discussions on the principle of Abuse of Rights under the civil code provisions on Human Relations. The course explicitly integrates medical jurisprudence. |
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