MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Law

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 MAIN CAMPUS, MARAWI
 ILIGAN CAMPUS
 GENERAL SANTOS CAMPUS

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PHILSAT Score/Rating: PHILSAT Test Date: PERSONNEL
__________ _____________ Application No.:
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INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) The application should be typewritten if possible, or neatly handwritten in block letters.
(2) Answer the three essay questions .
(3) Submit the Application Form together with the three essays at any of the campuses or email it at
officeofthedean.msulaw@gmail.com on or before the testing date.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name

LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME NICKNAME

Date of Birth Place of Birth Nationality Sex Civil Status Religion

Permanent Home Address Zip Code

Current Address Zip Code

Home Phone No. Mobile No. Email address

Father’s Name Father’s Occupation Mother’s Name Mother’s Occupation

No. of older siblings No. of younger IF MARRIED No. of children/dependents

siblings Name of Spouse Date of marriage

FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY WORKING

Nature of Work Position Name of employer/business

Work address Work Phone No.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Name of School Years Attended Degree or Equivalent
High School

College

Graduate School

Others (including law school attended, if any)

Government/Licensing Exam Passed

Professional Certifications

Membership in Professional Organizations, Associations, etc.

General Weighted Average (GWA) obtained in pre-law course (for graduating students, GWA as of last term)

SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION
Academic achievements, honors, awards received in college/university.

Extra-curricular, sports and other activities during college.

Were you ever dismissed or suspended or meted any form of disciplinary action (academics or conduct) in any of the schools you attended?
_________YES __________ NO. If yes, please explain/state details.

WORK HISTORY
Employer and Address Position Employment Period

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that I have read and fully understood all the instructions regarding my application for
admission to the Juris Doctor Program of the Mindanao State University – College of Law, and that the information
stated in this application form are correct and complete. I understand that incomplete or inaccurate information could
be prejudicial to my application. If accepted as a student of the MSU-Law, I agree to abide all its policies and
regulations.

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APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE

ESSAY

As part of the admission process, you are required to submit the three essays to support your
admission. This statement will provide the Admission Committee with more detailed information
about you and your reasons for studying law at the Mindanao State University College of Law. The
submission offers you the opportunity to present yourself more fully to the Admission Committee
and provide us with greater information on your application.
The submission must be typed. Please use A4 sized paper or 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Limit your responses to
the maximum number of words designated for each question. Use standard double spaced lines with a 12
point font. Your name should appear at the top of each separate sheet of paper. The number of the
question should also be clearly written before each essay. Submit them along with other application form
either via email or personally at any of the campuses of the College of Law.

Please answer ALL of the following questions:

1. Personal Statement: Include any further information about yourself that you may feel be relevant to
the Admission Committee when considering your application. (This might include other relevant
professional experience, academic publications, prizes, scholarships awarded, membership of
professional societies, as well as any other significant personal achievements). (max. 600 words)
2. Statement of Purpose: Why do you want to study law? You may include here stories or personal
experiences that have inspired you to study law. Do not hesitate to state the real reason why you
will study law. (max. 800 words)
3. How do you see yourself after law school? You may discuss here your professional track as lawyer.
You may also include you future undertakings or contributions in the administration of justice. (max.
800 words)

Please note, the submission must be solely the product of your own efforts. The College of Law
reserves the right to disqualify any applicant whose statement was written by, or with the help of, someone
other than the applicant.