04/05/2026
𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐈 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Certified Level II Law Student Practitioners (LSPs) of the University of Southeastern Philippines School of Law (USeP SoL) took their learning beyond the classroom for their Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP) II, under the supervision of CLEP II Faculty In Charge, Atty. Arlene L. Cosape and USeP Legal Services Center Director, Atty. Jesus A. Villardo III.
Pursuant to Rule 138-A of the Law Student Practice Rule, CLEP is institutionalized in law schools to enhance learning opportunities to law students, ensure access to justice of the marginalized, instill among them the value of legal professional social responsibility, and to prepare them for the practice of law.
As part of their Level II practice, the LSPs undertook core clinical activities, including court appearances involving cross-examination and verification of documents, as well as client interviews and case conferences. Some LSPs also served as Resource Persons in a Pre-Deployment Seminar for Interns, with focus on relevant gender laws.
The LSPs also conducted legal advocacy with the officers of the Persons with Disability (PWD) Association of Brgy. 17-B Poblacion District, focused on providing the context behind the 20% PWD discount on basic necessities and prime commodities, how it is being implemented, and the factors affecting the availment and implementation of the discount.
Through these activities, USeP SoL students under the Clinical Legal Education Program contribute to the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals 5: Gender Equality, 10: Reduced Inequalities, 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and 17: Partnerships for the Goals by integrating gender-responsive legal training, providing legal services to marginalized sectors such as persons with disabilities, strengthening institutional and procedural competence through supervised clinical practice, and fostering collaborative engagement with community organizations.