Law college students will likely be required to take the Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP) earlier than taking the Bar Examination beginning subsequent 12 months, based on Raffy Tima’s report on “24 Oras” on Monday.
CLEP is a coaching program that enables college students to assist resolve circumstances and authorized points underneath the supervision of a lawyer. It will likely be mandated for completion throughout their final 12 months in regulation college.
“Sila ay humahawak na rin, tumutulong sa paghawak ng kaso at mga usaping legal under the supervision of a lawyer,” mentioned lawyer and UP CLEP director Theodore Te.
Last week, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo mentioned CLEP will enhance public entry to authorized companies.
“Indeed, through the… CLEP we have increased access to justice and gave the poor and marginalized sectors of society an assured place in our judicial system,” mentioned Gesmundo. — Sundy Locus/BM, GMA Integrated News
