Why did I choose Laws: My father was a lawyer. He handled high positions in the judiciary. I admired him and I wanted to follow his footsteps so I chose to study law. The study of laws pervade almost all transactions and relations between peoples and governments in the world. Civilized societies are more governed not by men but, rather, by the laws of the land. Its scope is all-embracing.

About my college education: Remedial law and Taxation are considered as the “killer subjects”, which means that the chance of failing them is greater. Nevertheless, I passed them with flying colors.

The elimination policy is strictly enforced at Ateneo De Manila University. Only the fittest survive. Most of the students do not reach the 4th year level. Only those who consistently persevere and doggedly study up to the wee hours of the morning has a chance to succeed in this school.

Before a student of law is given the blessing to graduate in this school, he is required to submit a thesis It is like a doctoral dissertation of a legal issue. By making this thesis, a student is trained to elucidate and argue the merits of a case.

After graduation, the student has to make the 5-month review of the 8 Bar subjects, and take the Bar exams for 4 Sundays. But, if one has the ambition, the drive, and a lot of balls, then this course is worth considering.

My current job: I am now a lawyer both in the Philippines and in California, U.S.A. I took my Philippine Bar exams in 1992 and my California Bar exams, after self-studying, in 2006. By God’s grace, I passed the two Bar exams. I am now practicing in the State of California while specializing in U.S. Immigration laws.

Am I using what I learned in college: In my current job and profession, I always remind myself that I have to be accurate and convincing in all of my arguments and pleadings in order to have a better chance of winning a case. Furthermore, a graduate of laws or a lawyer is obliged to do his work with due regard to fairness and justice.

How long did it take to find a job: Immediately after graduation, I worked in a prestigious law office in Makati City. I handled corporate matters.

Do I recommend studying Laws: I would definitely recommend this course to anyone because he or she will have an advantage in being employed in the government, in the law offices, or in private companies. One can earn in pesos in the Philippines or dollars in the U.S.A. It really depends on the student.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Taking up the law course is not an ordinary and easy matter. It is a long and arduous journey. It demands a lot of one’s patience and cerebral stamina to pursue this challenge to it's successful conclusion.