By: Atty. Archiebald Capila “It’s a test of grit and perseverance and determination. Ultimately it will all boil down to why you are doing this. If it is for your own betterment, that would pale in comparison to somebody who is doing it out of sheer love for others.” To most, the study and practice of law entails a grand scheme of jurisprudence and laws alone. The study of law, as some would say, is a training ground to become gladiators in a suit. The practice of it on the other hand, to some, is a life-long commitment to exchange legal banters with co-members of the profession. However, suc ..read more

By: Atty. Archiebald Capila In the country, there are a handful of lawyers who establish law offices or law firms. The fast-growing family of law firms have caught the eyes of young lawyers who want to build a career involving the practice of law through a private firm. From firms engaged in general practice to specifically focusing on niche areas of the law, offices all over the country have emerged to provide legal services in their best capacity. However, putting up a law firm is and will always be easier than it looks. The same requires a lot of effort, not only from the starting point bu ..read more

By: Archiebald Faller- Capila “Maybe the universe got tired of seeing me write stories of others that it made one for me.” I have been wanting to use this line since time immemorial. I have prepared a handful of phrases and quotes if and when I pass the Bar. It was as if I was so sure that I’ll make it. But, as always, nothing goes exactly as planned. There was a time, not so long ago, when I dreamed of becoming a doctor. There was something in the aforesaid profession that made me think I’ll be an expert in medicine someday. I would join a handful of contests related to science—whether the s ..read more

By: Archiebald Faller Capila More often than not, people view lawyers as members of an elite circle. Not only that they think lawyers have superb knowledge when it comes to legal concepts and the like, they also believe that most, if not all, lawyers come from a well-off family. From exciting novels to eye-catching series and movies, lawyers are often portrayed as those who think and act highly of themselves and those who came from a very colorful and rich background. However, reality begs to differ. Time has been a witness to how some lawyers had to double their efforts in order to reach whe ..read more

By: Archiebald Faller Capila The next Bar examination will be one for the ages. Projected to be the biggest Bar yet, the #BestBarEver2020_2021 is expected to cater to thousands of examinees hailing from the graduates of the past two years as well as those who will be planning to retake their Bar. Indeed, this year’s exams will not only be big—it will be bold and brand new as well. It is known to all that this year’s bar will feature as well several changes and reforms because of the current health crisis we are in right now. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s exam will be conducted ..read more

By: Archiebald Faller Capila There will always be a moment in your law school life when you doubt yourself. There will always be that time when you ask whether or not the pursuit of the law is for you. Most of the time, you answer in the negative. You break down and question your very existence. You stare blankly into the void and cast doubt on your decision to enter law school in the first place. As mentioned by several professors, former students, and practitioners of the legal profession, law school is an institution that is in a league of its own. Here, no one is truly ahead of another st ..read more

By: Archiebald Faller Capila Today’s time comes with it an intricate narrative—that which requires not only the concept of adaptability but the ability to find ways in order to stay afloat. The recent health crisis has crippled not only several economies and professions related to it but has also taken a lot of lives in the process. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the worst occurrences in modern times. Accordingly, the study and practice of law are not spared from the same. It is without a doubt that the study and practice of law have taken a free fall since we first experienced the e ..read more

By: Romer Yadao and Archiebald Faller Capila The road to becoming a Foreign Service Officer comes with it various obstacles that need to be hurdled. Known to most as one of the most complex licensure exams in the country, the aforesaid exam boasts a process that filters thousands of applicants only to announce a handful of passers who will represent the Department of Foreign Affairs in its international relations. Aside from knowledge pertaining to the landscape of foreign relations, diplomats are also encouraged to know a lot about the law and to apply them in their dealings on a regular bas ..read more

By: Romer Yadao and Archiebald Faller Capila Getting ready for the Bar exams is a task beyond compare. All the knowledge one has acquired in law school will be put to the ultimate test. It is common knowledge as well that the Bar remains to be one of the hardest licensure exams in the country. Its intricate nature calls for hard work, dedication, brilliance, and luck. After graduating from law school, Bar candidates tend to have problems in reviewing along the way. Because of certain factors that hamper one’s productivity, the review proper serves as a puzzle that not everyone could solve. As ..read more

By: Archiebald Faller Capila In these troubling times wherein the pandemic seemingly wants to stay for eternity, Bar candidates preparing for the January 2022 exams have been on a roller coaster of emotions. For those who have graduated last 2020, the agony of waiting has become so intense that they sometimes drown in their own thoughts. For those who recently graduated, the same feeling also lingers with the stress that for the first time, they experience the burden of having to deal with another postponement. The original plan was that the Bar was supposed to be conducted this November. How ..read more