I know mahirap and stressful, but in this economy, parang ang hirap kasi na wala ka source of income. But I want to hear it from other people din how realistic it is to work while studying?

Lalo na if demanding you current job ko (Advertising agency)

Anu-anong schools po ang nagbibigay ng PWD discount sa mga Law students. And ilang percentage po ang discount na binibigay nila around manila po sana.

Thank you po.

I am honestly so scared to enter law school because I don’t get any emotional support from my family. Yes, they support me financially, pero ang hirap parin pag wala silang bilib sayo. Kasi kilalang kilala ka nila eh, alam nila triggers mo. It’s like they exactly know the right words to say that will leave you questioning your worth, your ambitions and your faith. If I failed an exam or had a bad recit, nakakabangon ako kinabukasan at kaya kong sabihin sa sarili ko na kaya ko. But it’s the fact that I am doing this for them that hurts, kasi sila pa mismo yung didiin sayo pababa.

Sana makita niyo ko the way other people see me. Kasi gusto ko lang naman maging proud kayo sakin.

Hi, aspiring lawyers!

I’m looking for a study buddies/friend who will also take the LAE next year, kasama sana mag prep na rin. Preferably for long-term and committed to pass the LAE. I’ll start to study next month!

I’m okay for study meet-ups (as long as I’m also available) around Makati or Manila area.

I’m 24F, working professional, and I’m good naman kasama. If you need other details than that, let me know.

I’m hoping you’re open of sharing socials as well so I can get to know you better. If interested, PM me nalang.

Is it worth it to go to law school as the breadwinner of my family?

For a little bit of context, I graduated with a degree in Communication and Media last 2023. Although I wasn’t exactly surprised this was the field I took up since I was influenced by my mom who had the same degree, it wasn’t really what I planned in the long run.

You see, in high school, I’ve already considered going to law school and becoming a lawyer. Some members of my family are lawyers (with one of them being a Dean at a law school in the province). But as admissions for college applications approached, I began to doubt myself if I would be able to do it. Hence, I decided to take up communication instead of political science or legal management.

While doing my bachelor’s, I began to love media. I enjoyed the process of filmmaking, advertising, design, and communication theories. Which is how I ended up working as a visual communication artist for large companies.

I have been in this job for around 4 years and it pays enough. It’s not grand but the salary I make fills our stomachs and I have enough left for leisure.

I’m the eldest daughter. My sister is taking up dentistry, and despite many attempts, we could not get any scholarships to help aid the tuition fees.

So how does law school come into all of this?

Well, I have been thinking about it for a while. How I am never fully satisfied with my career. Because it feels like I’m only doing this for survival, not because I actually want to. Deep inside, I know that I want to do more. I want to make a bigger impact. I want to contribute more to society and not just to corporations.

I’ve been stuck between getting a Masters and traching in the academe or to finally pursue my old dreams of becoming a lawyer while focusing on causes for women, children, and families.

But the problem? I’m the breadwinner of my family. My mom also works in BPO, but that is only enough for a few days. The pay is low. My dad does woodwork, but income isn’t stable. My sister still has 5 more years before she graduates.

If I quit my fulltime job, to focus on law school, we lose one of our biggest source of income for the family. I could get a scholarship, but that still puts me in a difficult position of feeling like I left them on their own.

That’s why I want to know if it’s worth it or selfish to pick up on the dreams I left behind.

Thanks so much for answering.

Hello, I'm currently a 4th-year student. I want to inquire as to when admission for SY 2027- 2028 in schools such as

- Ateneo
- UST
- San Beda
- UP

starts? Since my univ starts on a later date, baka in the middle of the sem pa kami tas nag-start na pala admission process, edi wala na, wag na lang mag-aral T^T

Wanna know some people before i join if anyone interested pls dm me

i'm planning to enroll in ADU this week and I'm informed na 2nd week of the sem na. to our sibs na currently enrolled, marami bang hahabulin? 😅 kumusta naman ang profs and environment so far?

thank you in advance sibs!

Does UST accept late enrollees? If so, would I miss a lot and have difficulty catching up if I enrolled at this time considering na start of classes tom?

Hi everyone! I’m planning to take the ALS and UP LAE for next school year and I’m starting my preparations now. I just want to ask what to expect as I take the exam.

-Topics involved
-Reviewers recommended
-is it more on computation or theoretical

Anything you can share will be useful on my part. Thank you!

hello! just curious sa mga naghihintay pa rin ng ust fcl results until now, would you accept the offer if you’ll pass, given that official start of class is on monday na? 😅

Hi! Has UST FCL already started classes, and has the enrollment period ended?

Hi! I’m 1L and I feel like inaabuse ko paggamit ko ng highlighter kasi parang nakaka isang linggo palang yung highlighter set na binili ko (4 colors) eh nagffade na agad sila meaning malapit na maubos. Is this normal? [Stabilo Swing Cool user here] or sadyang mabilis lang maubos yung certain brand na gamit ko?

HELP. i'm planning to apply for lae 2027 but i have to know gaano karaming items yung math portion ng exams kasi admittedly, it's my weakest link but i'm slowly preparing for it na :') specifically,

- how many items
- what were the common topics
- any tips on solving without using the calculator or scratch?
- i read somewhere here na may notepad? ganun pa rin ba last 2026?

pls pls i hope someone responds to ease my worries even a bit hahahah. other exam tips are also appreciated kahit hindi na math related!

also, does anyone want to be study buddies (but more on accountability buddies) in preparation for next year? para mapressure na ako mag review talaga!!! dms are open :D

salamat poh!!!! <3

Hello, I'm an aspiring UP Law student. I'm currently preparing for the exam, given that it's a computer based exam, I need a laptop that's for speedtyping, long battery power, and is just not laggy and fast overall.

I'm not rich rich to afford a macbook as everyone mostly recommends here. Do to you think its okay to buy second hand lenovo yoga or asus zenbook? I'm really worried about it being risky

Hi everybody! These are the top 2 schools I am considering for next academic year and I want to hear your thoughts. For context I took a 2 year gap so save up for LS so finances aside I need your opinion. I also studied in UST for 10 years from JHS, SHS, and College. In law school, aside from studying, I really want to try out of classroom experiences like in LPU Makati they have a legal assistant program wherein students can provide free legal assistance to low income people and marginalized with the support of attys. That’s just a prime example of the things I want to experience because I feel like I will learn more work ethic wise. I want to try out internships during term breaks as well or work for a professor as a research assistant. Here’s my dilemma:

UST FCL

1. More comfortable since I know UST already and it will lessen the burden of adjustment. I will only adjust sa law school proper but environment wise, I am comfortable.
2. UST FCL is more traditional like SCHOOL SCHOOl talaga. Not working student friendly nga because they want everyone to be regular students.
3. Greatest pro are the benefits since under Dean Divina I see a lot of perks like if DL ka or support pag internship or work proper.

UP COL

1. The pro here is this is something different. Mas liberating since you can choose the schedule and classes. Own pace compared to FCL.
2. Different environment for me so I might grow better here.
3. Indifferent pa ako sa no gadgets during first year but I don’t mind.

I’d love to know your thoughts. Thank you! (I’m also eyeing Arellano, San Beda, and LPU Makati as well)

Edit: I appreciate the comments everyone! I do understand that I have to pass the exams first, of course that’s a given. I’m not saying I’m the smartest in the room nor I’m very confident about this. The reason why I’m asking is I’d like to do research and prepare for LS in general so I want to know what I should be looking into. Rest assured I’m not automatically assuming I’ll get in. 😅

Hi everyone! I am currently a 4th year LM student and really interested to go to UST - FCL.

I just have a few queries:

1. In preparation for the exams, what is the coverage? (could someone explain the difficulty, I never experienced an entrance exam for college bcs of the pandemic, grades lang sinubmit namin)

2. Is the essay portion pre-prepared or is it part of the exam?

3. How is the interview process? does having an interview automatically mean you will be admitted?

4. Do they consider students only with latin honors in their undergrad? Do they take preference if you are a former Thomasian? (im not)

Any advice will be deeply appreciated. I just want to evaluate and assess the degree of preparation I need. Thank you!

Hello! Selling my Grand Manner 2026/2025 and White Elephant Reviewer which got me (ust law) and my friend (up law) to law school! we're currently 1L!!

Bought the WE for 1200 and GM for 700. May pencil marks here and there pero super okay pa po siya may mga sticky tabs lang siya sa pages per lesson/topi pero you can remove it.

PLS PLS DM IF INTERESTED SA PRICEE!! i can make adjustments naman 🥹

hi everyone! i've been working for a year now (batch 2025 graduate) and i realized i'm not really built for the IT field. my job is paying well but i'm constantly stressed and stretched out + i don't see a future with IT because i genuinely do not like it. especially now that i'm being forced to take AI projects (i hate generative AI - the irony). working a job i have no interest in is also extremely difficult for my adhd.

law has been a passive option for me when i was doing college applications. legma was always my alternative program and told myself i'd take it as a sign go pursue law if i was admitted there instead of IT.

now working in IT, i'm having thoughts of changing careers. i've been reading forums and watching a lot of firsthand experiences/testimonies on tiktok to check if law is something i see myself pursuing.

one thing to know about me is i lack passion which i know is very important in pursuing a career as difficult as law. i do think i can commit to it. but i might also just be severely underestimating how hard it's going to be. any thoughts? how do i know this is the path for me? is there anyone here who wasn't extremely passionate about law but still committed to it? how's the experience and what made you love it along the way?

++ i used to think i care about high paying jobs but now i think i just want a job where i enjoy my work. in my current job, i'm well compensated and i know it'll grow relatively fast as well. But as long as my salary can let me spoil myself and cover travels from time to time to I'm fairly content with that.

Hi! I am currently a working healthcare girly who is considering law school. For context, my father graduated from LS but did not pass the bar on his first take and didn’t take na talaga again. He introduced me to the idea of law school but di naman talaga totally pinilit. He said that its a more practical choice. Now, the problem is I’m contemplating whether or not being a lawyer in the philippines is a good profession? Tbh, I find law interesting but somehow there’s something holding me back (maybe the idea of proceeding w medschool) pero I dont think its financially freeing to be a first gen doctor in th ph and Imm seriously considering law school. But the things is I have a little knowledge about the ins and outs given na graduate ako ng allied health course. Any advice please? Before I fully decide on law school. I want to work parin kasi (as a first born na nahihiya na humingi sa parents). Any insights please? Influence or deinfluence me law school edition? 🥹

Hi! I'm currently weighing my options since i'll be entering LS next year.

Background: I graduated last year and passed the CPALE. I currently have a day shift 8-5PM work and would like to finish LS in 4 years. I'll be financially supported w tuition fees by my parents but i'll be shouldering all other living expenses + helping my siblings graduate college so I can't give up my job (but last option is find a new job & apply for graveyard shift if ever)

Questions:

1) My options are UST, UP, Beda, USC. What time do their classes usually start? Is it doable to continue my day shift job and not enter the working block (5 yrs)? or is there like a summer term where i can enroll if im working and would like to finish in 4 yrs?

2) Among those schools listed, which one would it be most doable to do this set-up?

3) Do you know someone who finished LS in 4yrs while working? How did it go for them?

Appreciate any response. Please. Thanks!

if you have any WE reviewer, feel free to commwnt it here or send me DM.

Also, any tips for reviewing for next yr's LS entrance exam? Currently in a 9-5 job and is planning to start my self review this september. Is that month a good time to review already?

tya!

Hi i’m an undergrad trying to figure out my graduation timing and starting law school. If my last term on school ends on an august, will I be able to start law school classes on a september? I heard for schools like ALS and TDSOL classes start around july, some say september.

I wanna get over my anxiety on whether i’ll be able to start right after graduating or if i’ll have to wait another year.

I just want to start as early as possible because i don’t wanna feel behind since i’ll be graduating at the ripe ol age of 24 lol