School of Law

Duration: 4 years

Campus

University of San Jose - Recoletos Quadricentennial Campus Colon Street, Barangay Pahina Central Cebu City, Philippines 6000

Total Units

To become a graduate of Juris Doctor, students must complete 158 academic units.

About this Program

Juris Doctor (JD) is a post-graduate non-thesis program. It qualifies graduates to take the bar exam and practice law. In the Philippines, it replaced the older Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree as the standard for legal education.

Accreditation Status

Government Authorization: Legal Education Board

Academic Year program was first offered: 1952-1953

Potential Careers

Judge
Legal Officer
Law professor
Court Clerk
Corporate lawyer
Consultant
Notary Public

Admission Requirements

Transcript of Records
Honorable Dismissal
Certificate of Good Moral Character
5 pieces 2x2 ID photo
PSA Birth Certificate
Enrollment Fee - Php 1,500.00
Entrance Exam (for non-USJ-R graduates)
- Morning: 9:30AM
- Afternoon: 1:30PM

To apply for admission and enrollment, visit edp.usjr.edu.ph and click POST GRADUATE.

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School of Law

About

Clubs and Organizations

Graduate Programs

Juris Doctor

Law Enhancement - Refresher Program

Law Pre-Bar Review Program

Faculty and Staff

CONTACT US

University of San Jose-Recoletos
Quadricentennial Campus,
Colon Street,

Barangay Pahina Central,
Cebu City, Philippines 6000
Trunkline Number:

(63-32) 253-7900
Email Address

external@usjr.edu.ph

School of Law
Landline Number: (63)(032) 253-7900 local 266

Mobile Number: 09426107386 / 09451531862

Email Address

law@usjr.edu.ph