15/05/2026
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April started strong and only grew stronger each week, but the spirit of JD3 remains unbreakable. A key highlight of the month was the final practice court session on the 28th, where students participated in their final mock trial.
Judge Dinahโs opening remark, โOh, mabuti maaga kayo,โ got a few smiles from the students, who had not slept a wink: excited? Anxious? Probably both, with a side of caffeine! Fresh off the exam week chaos, JD3 marched into the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55, General Santos City, ready to face the courtroom.
While showing up for the mock trial was a courageous act in itself, the true battle was in the preparation. The hours spent refining the defenses and prosecution, endless drafting of pleadings, the late-night video calls, the changing of tactics and questionsโall while sharing meals and laughter before, during, and after. This practice court experience didnโt just show us the tough side of law; it also revealed the enthusiasm, charisma, and a touch of madness that every law student brings into the courtroom.
But beyond the experience itself, perhaps the greatest takeaway was the invaluable insights shared by the distinguished judges who presided over the mock trial. In the morning, we had the honor of learning from Hon. Judge Carolyn Delos Reyes Lorenzo-Tanudtanud in the Recovery of Possession case. Later, Hon. Judge Andres B. Mission, Jr. guided us through the complexities of a murder case, while in the afternoon, Hon. Judge Alena Gale H. Palileo-Yabes gave us a profound perspective on the intricate nature of a r**e case. Truly, the wealth of knowledge we gained from these experts was a remarkable gift for the day!
We sincerely appreciate the effort and the time; we value the knowledge; and we honor the woman behind all of this learning experience. In this post and in our hearts, we are forever grateful to Hon. Judge Dinah Jean S. Cornejo, our Practice Court professor, for allowing us to dive deep into the complexities of the law. For her, it is never enough for us to merely stand for recitation. We must stand in the courtroom, feel the intensity, and truly understand what it is like to argue before a judge. This process of learning is a gem, and we are privileged to have had the chance to experience it under her guidance.
Additionally, congratulations to the awardees: Ruben III E. Castaรฑares (Best Counsel for the Civil Case), Paul Vincent Corneta (Best Counsel for the Murder Case โ Defense), and Dinn Glea Marie B. Caday (Best Counsel for the R**e Case โ Defense). Madero, Corneta, and Caday also received awards for best witness in their respective cases.
April ended with a sense of accomplishment and hopeโone day, as counsels, weโll stand together again.
May it please the court!
written by: dgmbc
