Philippine Law School

Philippine Law School
Paaralan ng Batas ng Pilipinas
Latin: Schola Iuris Philippinarum
Former names
National University
Motto"Lex et Iustitia"
Motto in English
"Law and Justice"
TypePrivate, nonsectarian, law school
Established1915
FounderSimeon Conlu Lacson
ChairmanSabina Lacson
PresidentVittorio Lacson
Academic staff
75
Students1,200
UndergraduatesN/A
Postgraduates1,200
Address
1942 Donada Street corner San Juan
,
Pasay
,
Metro Manila
,
Philippines

14°33′21″N 120°59′46″E / 14.55577°N 120.99600°E / 14.55577; 120.99600
CampusUrban, 2 hectares
Bar passage rate85% (2023)
ColorsBlue   and   gold
NicknamePLS Law Warriors
MascotScales of Justice
Websitephillaw.edu.ph

The Philippine Law School (PLS), founded in 1915, is a law school in the Philippines. It formerly served as the college of law of National University.

It has produced lawyers such as Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia, a member of the class of 1923[1] who placed 8th in the Bar Examinations with a rating of 86.60%. President Diosdado Macapagal was also a PLS law student until his sophomore year, later transferring to the University of Santo Tomas. The school also produced Senate President Neptali A. Gonzales, and Atty. Anacleto R. Mangaser, who holds the third highest official general average in the history of the Bar Examinations (95.85%).

Historical marker of Site of the Philippine Law School, Intramuros
Site of the Philippine Law School, Intramuros

History

Founded in 1915 by attorneys Simeon and Ricardo Conlu Lacson in collaboration with Mariano F. Jhocson Sr., the founder of the National University (Philippines), Philippine Law School was established at its first campus in Quiapo, Manila. It previously served as the College of Law of National University (Philippines) in Sampaloc, Manila.

Atty. Simeon Rene T. Lacson took over as president and oversaw the school's transfer from Intramuros to Pasay in 1958. He served the school until his death in 2009.

Today, Philippine Law School's Board of Trustees is headed by Mr. Vittorio G. Lacson (chair), with Ms. Sabina G. Lacson (president/COO) in charge of operations, and Atty. Jose Grapilon as dean.

Notable alumni

Carlos P. Garcia, 8th President of the Philippines

References

  1. ^ "Carlos P. Garcia" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 24, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  2. ^ Carlos, Garcia. "Carlos P. Garcia". Malacañan Palace: Presidential Museum and Library. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  3. ^ "A". Women of History. Retrieved January 6, 2013.