Lex Marista

23/09/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐁𝐑𝐎. 𝐏𝐀𝐓! 🥳

The NDMU College of Law joins the University in celebrating your special day. We are deeply grateful for your leadership and support. Your commitment inspires our institution. May the Lord bless you with wisdom, strength, and good health. We look forward to seeing you lead the NDMU community to greater heights.

𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺: 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘪𝘵

14/09/2025

11/09/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐦: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐏

With firm commitment and unwavering purpose, the CLEP 1 students of Notre Dame of Marbel University–College of Law, in steadfast partnership with the Parole and Probation Office XII, stand resolute in building enduring bridges of hope and justice.

First launched in July during the students’ initial exposure at the agency, this initiative has continued to the present through a series of short yet meaningful discussions. In these sessions, the students have shared vital legal knowledge with individuals under probation, focusing particularly on the Bill of Rights and the issue of illegal arrest — reminding probationers not only of their basic rights but also of the State’s duty to uphold and protect them.

Mr. Nolie E. Gentapanan, Officer-in-Charge of PPO Koronadal City, stressed that while these lessons may appear elementary, bringing them closer to the people creates real impact. According to him, intentional conversations on constitutional rights are powerful tools that empower and restore dignity. As likewise appreciated and commended by Atty. Rene M. Barrion, Director of the NDMU Legal Clinic, this continuing commitment to upholding justice made possible through the joint efforts of both institutions, stands as a concrete manifestation of their shared dedication to service and the rule of law.

This initiative, integrated into the monthly mandatory reporting of probationers, highlights the Marist legal community’s commitment to justice. By ensuring that accurate and accessible information reaches the people, they encourage greater awareness, responsibility, and participation in the pursuit of a just society.

Ultimately, the Marist Trail of CLEP illustrates that the fulfilment of justice is a continuous journey — one grounded in education, animated by hope, and sustained through collective responsibility.

CLEP Members:
Asentista, Danna Marie B.
Caday, Dinn Glea Marie B.
Jamias, Cid Rick Nicolo C.
Saito, Kristin Kaori A.
Tupas, Alphe L.

✍️: Dinn Glea Marie Caday
📷: Kristin Kaori Saoti / Danna Marie Asentista

05/09/2025

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03/09/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 │𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

As we draw near to the 2025 Bar Examination, we encourage the NDMU community, family, and friends of our bar takers to join us in the Community Mass on September 4, 2025 (Thursday) at 4 PM to be held at the University Chapel, NDMU Main Campus.

Together, let us seek guidance from the Lord to give our bar takers the strength and fortitude they need 🔰

02/09/2025

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧: 𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐔 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐁𝐏 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐆𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The art of crafting airtight pleadings took center stage as JD students from the NDMU College of Law joined lawyers and fellow law students in the Writeshop Seminar on Drafting and Analysis of Basic Criminal and Civil Complaints, organized by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) SocGen Chapter on August 30, 2025, at The Farm at Carpenter Hill.

This learning event brought together both the bench and the bar. Judge Paolo R. Aquino, broke down the intricacies of criminal complaints, offering practical guidance grounded in courtroom realities. Meanwhile, Atty. Eliseo P. Vencer II tackled the anatomy of civil complaints, stressing precision, clarity, and the power of well-structured arguments.

The writeshop drew a diverse crowd, including lawyers from South Cotabato and General Santos City, Marist lawyers, and law students, all eager to refine their legal drafting skills in a collaborative environment that blurred the line between classroom theory and professional practice.

Capping the event, IBP SocGen Chapter President, Atty. Romeo A. Sustiguer, Jr., delivered heartfelt closing remarks. He thanked the participants for their enthusiasm and extended special recognition to the NDMU College of Law community for their consistent support and active participation, underscoring their role in enriching IBP’s continuing legal education efforts.

More than just a seminar, the writeshop was a shared exercise in sharpening minds and pens, reminding both students and practitioners that in law, every word carries weight, and every complaint tells a story that could shape the course of justice.

📸 : Leo Dacera | Harold Juliano

01/09/2025

𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!

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01/09/2025

𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

Law school is often described as a demanding journey that tests intellect, discipline, and resilience under relentless pressure. On August 30, 2025, the Amicus Curiae event, themed “The Intersection of Law and Mental Health,” served as a timely reminder that behind every aspiring lawyer is a human being facing challenges both inside and outside the classroom.

The event officially started with remarks from Atty. Sylvie Blanche F. Tandog. She reminded the students that the lessons in this event go beyond the walls of law school – as they will serve as guiding lights for future endeavors where challenges never cease.

From the standpoint of those who once sat in the same chairs, Atty. Mary Methyl Joy B. Gabiazon, CPA, part of the pioneer batch of Marist Lawyers of NDMU, shared not only wisdom but also the truth of pursuing the dream of becoming a lawyer. She unraveled the importance of choosing study materials wisely to avoid being overwhelmed, of crafting answers that are responsive and examiner-friendly, and of being concise without sacrificing substance. She stressed that “Yourself is your greatest enemy and at the same time your best ally.” In those words, she cast light upon the reality of law school – a battle of self-doubt, stress, resilience, and determination.

Atty. Gabiazon further reminded the students that while support systems do not eradicate the trials and tribulations of law school, they make the journey bearable. She added that it is equally crucial to rest – to allow oneself to unwind without guilt, to pause, and to recharge. Law school is not a sprint but a marathon – one that must be taken slowly, yet continuously.

The event concluded with a message from Atty. Paisal D. Tanjili, LL.M, the Dean of the College of Law. He expressed his appreciation to the Student Council, the Honors Society, and Lex Marista for their collaborative efforts in organizing the program, as well as to Atty. Tandog for leading this effort. He stressed the importance of teamwork, emphasizing that in law school, we draw strength by being together.

The Amicus Curiae event reminds us that to pursue the law is not to abandon one’s well-being, but to protect it as fiercely as we would protect the rights of others.

Written by: JB Forro
Photos by: Justine Lumingkit

27/08/2025

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝙉𝘿𝙈𝙐 𝙇𝙖𝙬 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡, 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝙅𝘿 𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧’𝙨 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝙇𝙚𝙭 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖, 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐄

𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐄 is a webinar dedicated to providing guidance to law students as they navigate the rigors of legal education and the challenges that come with it. This program is especially designed to help freshmen and other law students develop effective strategies in answering examinations and in overcoming the various demands of law school.

This year’s 𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐄 will highlight a timely and significant theme: The Intersection of Law and Mental Health

We are honored to have as our distinguished resource speaker Atty. Mary Methyl Joy B. Gabiazon, CPA, a proud Marist lawyer, who will share invaluable insights drawn from her personal journey—lessons that every law student can meaningfully learn from.

📅 August 30, 2025
⏰ 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 via Zoom

🔗 Kindly scan the QR code provided to access the Zoom link.
We eagerly look forward to your active participation.