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Private law school in Pasay, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Philippine Law School (PLS), founded in 1915, is a law school in the Philippines. It formerly served as the college of law of National University.
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Former names | National University |
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Type | Private, nonsectarian, law school |
Established | 1915 |
Founder | Simeon Conlu Lacson, Ricardo Conlu Lacson and Mariano Fortunato Jhocson |
Chairman | Sabina Lacson |
President | Vittorio Lacson |
Location | 1942 Donada Street corner San Juan, Pasay , Metro Manila , 14°33′21″N 120°59′46″E |
Campus | Urban- Main Campus |
Colors | Blue and gold |
Website | phillaw |
It has produced lawyers such as Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia, a member of the class of 1923[1] who placed 8th in the Bar Examinations with a rating of 86.60%. President Diosdado Macapagal was also a PLS law student until his sophomore year, later transferring to the University of Santo Tomas. The school also produced Senate President Neptali A. Gonzales, and Atty. Anacleto R. Mangaser, who holds the third highest official general average in the history of the Bar Examinations (95.85%).
Founded in 1915 by Attys. Simeon and Ricardo Conlu Lacson with a collaboration with Mariano F. Jhocson Sr., the founder of the National University (Philippines), Philippine Law School was established at its first campus in Quiapo, Manila. It previously served as the College of Law of National University (Philippines) in Sampaloc, Manila.
Atty. Simeon Rene T. Lacson took over as President and oversaw the school's transfer from Intramuros to Pasay in 1958. He served the school until his death in 2009.
Today, Philippine Law School's Board of Trustees is headed by Mr. Vittorio G. Lacson (Chairman), with Ms. Sabina G. Lacson (President/COO) in charge of operations, and Atty. Jose Grapilon as Dean.