BS in Legal Management in the Philippines

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Legal Management (BSLM) is a four-year degree program that aims to provide students with basic knowledge of proper legislative proceedings and an overview of the Philippine Justice System. The program includes topics in the laws of business, obligations and contracts, taxation, labor laws, and negotiable instruments that teach students the essentials of both Public and Business Management.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in Legal Management are encouraged to take the Accountancy, Business and Management strand. This strand provides the basic concepts of business and financial management, and corporate operations that will be helpful for college.

Subjects and Curriculum

Principles of Economics
Fundamentals of Accounting
Principles of Finance
Mathematics of Investment
Principles of Marketing and New Marketing Development
Introduction to Law and Legal Research
Obligations and Contracts with Civil Code
Principles of Taxation
Law on Partnerships and Corporations
Introduction to Constitutional Law
Civil Law and Procedure
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must be a high school graduate.

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
Most recent medical and dental health record
Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
Certificate of Good moral character
Copy of honorable dismissal
Copy of high school diploma
(1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of BS in Legal Management are expected to be able to:

Apply the principles and theories of legal management in various organizations
Use legal management tools and techniques while analyzing, evaluating, and solving business problems
Make decisions according to ethical standards and corporate social responsibility
Contribute significantly as a strategic partner to become a globally competitive organization

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in law firm, business company, or government agency. Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

The BS in Legal Management does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Master’s degree followed by a Doctorate degree to gain expertise in the industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in Legal Management may pursue a career path in a law firm, business company, or government agency. They may apply as a law clerk, paralegal, legal writer, administrative assistant, law librarians, court reporter, legal translator, and legal researcher.

Reviews of BS in Legal Management graduates:

J. P.

◈ Studied BS Legal Management
◈ At San Beda University
◈ Graduated 2008

Why did I choose Legal Management: Because I was interested in pursuing law when I took the course.

About my college education: I would say the most difficult subject is taxation. Most of the students struggle with the combination of law and computation. There were also many tricky questions in taxation. There were many students who failed that subject in my batch. Boring subjects would be Theology especially for non-Catholic students.

The most enjoyable part of studying BS Legal Management is that you can learn different fields such as law and business management. It is a combination of those two fields so students can still have a career if they don't pursue law school thereafter.

Reading habits is the most important trait students must develop to succeed in the course. Everyday is recitation day.

My current job: I am a writer for a business magazine.
I write at least five business articles every week.

Am I using what I learned in college: The reading habit that I acquired in college is very practical to what I do now as a writer.

How long did it take to find a job: Around three months

Do I recommend studying Legal Management: For employment opportunities, I don't really recommend it. What I suggest is one should take law after or take graduate studies as competition is high without an advanced degree.

Salary level is not high as well but for experienced employees, that would depend from company to company.

I can guarantee that it is a fulfilling and interesting career. I have been invited to many conferences overseas because of my knowledge and I link it with my background in law.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: You should know you goal before choosing the course. Many students choose a course because of the job prospects. In Legal Management, there are not many companies that particularly hire graduates of this course which means that competition will be high when finding employment. So it is best if you really find law interesting then you can find this course beneficial to your career.

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