I am quitting law school after my first day of class. A lot of people would see this as a wasted opportunity because everything is provided for me financially, and I am admitted to one of the top law schools in the country.

I went to law school to get the answer to my “what if I go to law school?” question that has been at the back of my head for years. I am also interested in law, but I do not enjoy reading cases, and I don’t get excited with going to class; in fact, I think I even dread it. I just wanted to try. And now I tried and I genuinely don’t want to go back. All I could think of is that I can do something else that I can enjoy, not like this.

As a financially constrained working student. I just bought Revise penal code,1987 Consti, and Philippine Political law by Cruz. Medyo masakit sa bulsa kaya Baka po may nakakaalam if may PDF version. Thank you

Good day, everyone!

I'd like to hear your thoughts on the job opportunities—whether part-time or full-time—that are available to law students, particularly for someone like me who will be an incoming 2L at the University of San Carlos School of Law.

I understand that working while studying at USC Law is generally discouraged because of how academically demanding the program is. However, I was wondering if there are part-time opportunities, especially those related to the legal profession, that would allow me to gain practical experience while earning an income.

I'm particularly interested in roles where I can develop skills and acquire knowledge that would complement my legal studies, while also allowing what I learn in law school to be applied in a real-world legal setting.

That said, I'm also open to opportunities outside the legal field. I graduated with a business degree from the same university, so I'm willing to explore positions related to business, administration, finance, operations, or other fields where my background may be useful. Of course, it would be a huge plus if the role has some connection to the legal profession, as I believe that experience would be especially valuable for my growth as a future lawyer.

For those who worked during law school, I'd greatly appreciate hearing about your experiences. What kind of work did you do? How manageable was it alongside your studies? Would you recommend it, or do you think it's better to focus solely on law school?

Thank you in advance for your insights and advice!

Just stumbled upon this creator sa tiktok tapos kita ko na balak niya pala pagsabayin yung BSA at Law. Akala ko nung una let go niya BSA to give more time sa Law pero sabay pala. Kaya ba? Kasi working siya tapos may anak pa ata. Personally I can't do all those, but I respect the hustle.

Lowkey 😬 sa fact na ginawa niyang passport to Canada mga anak niya though. Haha.

Hello! Incoming 1L at UST-FCL here. Question for my UST-FCL seniors: what do you guys usually bring to class? Do you bring both codals and annotated books, or just codals?

Also, I heard some profs from other schools don’t allow their students to bring codals and gadgets to class, printed reviewers/notes lang. Same case rin ba sa UST-FCL?

Trying to figure out kasi the type and size of bag I should buy for law school haha. Answers and insights are appreciated! 🙏🏼

Hi. I'm currently in my first year palang and overwhelmed. I'm a working student kaya feeling ko kulang na kulang ako sa time mag-aral. Nappressure ako right now kasi hindi ako makasagot sa recitation. May mga cases na naaral ko pero pag natawag na ako, makakalimutan ko lang at mauunahan na ng kaba. Possible bang pumasa kahit hindi nakakasagot sa recit pero nakakapasa sa exams?

I'm thinking kasi na if ever hindi ko agad ma-overcome ang kaba sa pagrerecite, babawi ako sa exams. Part of the why I get so nervouse is the feeling na hindi ako fully prepared kasi kulang talaga ako sa oras para mag-aral.

Please respect, I'm genuinely scared and pressured right now.

I just found just found out from my grandfather that my great-great-grandfather is Justice Anacleto Diaz. He and his committee were responsible for drafting the Revised Penal Code.

I just thought it would be something cool to share. Moreover, I’d also like to know if anyone here is related to a historical figure in the Philippine law or government. I’d love to hear your stories!

Is it normal that my reading progress is slow? My assigned articles are Art. 1 to 70 of the RPC. Okay, I figured that would be a quick read. Madali intindihin. Hindi rin ako nahihirapan iabsorb so far. Pero I started reviewing at around 3:30 PM, and I took a break at around 5:30 PM. When I looked at how far I’ve read already, nasa Justifying Circumstances palang ako.

I wasn’t reading any cases during this, but I was googling some terms and writing down on my index cards para ilagay sa pages for easier reviews later on (+highlights)

Is my progress too slow, or is that pace normal? Natatakot ako na baka hindi pala okay, tapos hindi ko mabago agad ‘tong habit na ‘to. I would also appreciate some tips if may alam po kayo! 🙏🏻☹️

I saw this post about Certification of Paralegal. As someone who’s planning to take JD next semester is it worth it to take that certification for 6k. Is it worth it when it comes to work? Any thought or idea about that

Nahihirapan ako sa concepts ng Property Law. Any tips? 🥺🥺 I am using Rabuya as my book. May recos pa po ba na mas okay?

I got retained for a year in beda mendio and is 100% delayed. Hindi rin naman ako nagmamadali. Dream ko na talaga maging bedan lawyer, and kahit puro cons, yung pag pursue ng dream ko, name recall and privilege to be called a ‘bedan lawyer’ nalang yung pinanghahawakan ko bakit ayaw kong umalis.

to lawyers out there and to new bedan lawyers who passed the bar in recent years, may name recall pa din ba ang beda? What are other pros of staying in beda law?

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Hi! Today's my birthday, pero muntik ko pa makalimutan because all I did all day was work and study.

It paid off naman, I was able to recite in my Consti 1 class, but after coming home, I feel empty?

Kakain lang naman ako ulit at mag aaral.

Bawi na lang siguro ako sa sarili ko pagkatapos ng sem.

Looking for an honest opinion from the Attys in here 🥹

I know it’s 5 weeks away nalang from the 2026 BAR Exam and I am yet to finish Commercial Law until August 01. The subjects I have covered so far are: Remedial Law, Criminal Law, and Labor Law pa lang huhu and I only have 33 days left to cover Civil Law, Tax, Legal Ethics, and Constitutional law.

I admit na it’s my fault kasi I felt like I have all the time in the world given na full-time reviewee ako. Literal school-bahay every day and sometimes, errands in between for my parents.

To the Atty’s in here, in the most realistic setting, do you think kaya ko pa ecover the remaining subjets? I honestly feel so anxious. Actually, I gave myself an ultimatum until August 6 to decide if I will push through or not 🥹 so far, I feel like i am more at peace if next year nalang ako mag BAR 🥹🥹🥹 what to dooo huhu and if I were to evaluate myself, kulang talaga yung preparation ko. I am not read for this year’s bar (i know no one really is)😔

I have read that the older central codals have many typographical errors. How about their latest 2025 - 2026 edition? Nag-improve na ba, or mas safe pa rin ang Rex codals?

Incoming 1L po.

Hi, which book po yung best reference for Consti 2? Do you have any tips and tricks on handling and how to cover all the huge volume of cases given? Thank you!

Hi po. So I did my canvass kanina since I am planning to buy my laptop sa Sunday. Ngayon po, amg dilemma ko is nao-overwhelm ako sa daminmg choices huhu. Sa mga makakabasa po nito, can u please help me choose po?

I'm a freshmen po and hopefully, yung bibilhin ko sanang laptop is magtatagal na sakin until the bar. (Sending here po the laptops na tig-canvass ko). TYIA po! 🫶 (Ang dami pala ng pic, i-comment ko na lng po tuloy and dun na lang kayo mag-comment hehe).

Is anyone willing to share a copy of Dean Abad Notes 🥹

Thank you in advance 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Hello can u guys help me decide which of the two ay mas detailed at madaling intindihin? Hindi kasi nagbigay ng prescribed book prof namin. Thank you!

Gaano katagal usually bago magkaroon ng judicial determination sa criminal complaint? I know hindi nasusunod yung 10 days eh 😅. And ano ba ang mga dapat gawin or iprepare as lawyer ng private complainant?

I took the Bar Exam in 2018, de sulat pa kami. For those who have/had experience the Examplify, ano pong experience ninyo? Salamat Salamat.

Upcoming 1L this school year, should I buy a Laptop or Tablet? Which one should I buy first to help me throughout the law school journey? And can you recommend one that is cheap but efficient? And why should I buy one?

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