Academic Unit Information
Within the framework of the basic commitment of Silliman University to the Christian faith, the College of Law aims: (1) to prepare students for a career in Law; (2) to train them for service, responsibility and leadership in the government and the private sector; (3) to instill professional growth and improvement; and (4) to produce competent, honest and dedicated lawyers motivated by the ideals of truth, justice and Christian love.In addition to other applicable University rules, the Juris Doctor (JD) is conferred upon students who have satisfied the entrance requirements and completed the full course of instruction, with a cumulative Q.P.A. of 2.3, as minimum requirement.
The College is housed in the Cornelio T. Villareal Hall, along Hibbard Avenue near the downtown area of Dumaguete City, on the idyllic Silliman campus. It has spacious classrooms, a comfortable moot court, and convenient student and faculty lounges. The Law Library is now located on the second floor of Villareal Hall, adjoining the classrooms and readily accessible to all students and faculty. It is fully airconditioned.
ATTY. FLORIN T. HILBAY
Leadership:
- Dean, College of Law
Rank: Professor
Education:
- Master of Laws (Yale Law School, USA)
- Bachelor of Laws (UP College of Law)
ATTY. GOLDA S. BENJAMIN
Leadership:
- Advising Faculty
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Master of Laws (Stockholm University, The Netherlands)
- Bachelor of Laws
ATTY. M. MIKHAIL LEE L. MAXINO
Leadership:
- Director, Jovito R. Salonga Center for Law and Development
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:
- Master of Laws (Dalhousie University, Canada)
- Bachelor of Laws
Updated: October 2, 2024
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ABA, CHRISTINE T., Judge
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
ABLONG, JOSHUA FRANCISCO J., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
BALDOS, UNELYN G.
Position: Librarian, College of Law
Education:
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (RL)
BENDANILLO, EMMYLOU D., Prosecutor
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Bachelor of Laws (University of San Carlos)
BENJAMIN, GOLDA S., Atty.
Leadership:
- Advising Faculty
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
- Master of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws
BEJAR, MYLES NICHOLAS G., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- MA in International Law (American University)
- Bachelor of Laws
CATACUTAN-BESARIO, SHEILA LYNN, Judge
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Master of Laws (Arizona State University, USA)
- Bachelor of Laws
DEL ROSARIO, PATRICIA LOISE H., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Visiting)
Education:
- Juris Doctor (Lyceum of the Philippines College of Law)
DENURA, NORBERTO L., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Bachelor of Laws
GANIR, GILBERT AUGUSTIN J., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
GENTUGAYA, MIA G., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Visiting)
Education:
- Master of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws
HILBAY, FLORIN T., Atty.
Leadership:
- Dean, College of Law
Rank: Full Professor
Education:
- Master of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws
ISBERTO, LUCILLE KAREN M., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Visiting)
Education:
- Bachelor of Laws
JARO, LUIGI JESS O., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
LOOD, LOUIE JOHN D., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Visiting)
Education:
- Bachelor of Laws (University of San Carlos)
MAXINO, M. MIKHAIL LEE L., Atty.
Leadership:
- Director, Jovito R. Salonga Center for Law and Development
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:
- Master of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws
MENDOZA, AMELIA LOURDES U., Judge
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Master of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws
MASANGKAY, ALEXIS DAWN L., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
MACARUBBO, MARITES F., Prosecutor
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
MANDI, VERONICA LOUISE D., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
PADILLA, DAVID JOSEPH
Rank: Instructor (Visiting)
Education:
- PhD
- Master of Laws
- Juris Doctor
PAGUIO, GERARDO A. JR., Judge
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Master of Public Administration
- Bachelor of Laws
SEDILLO, EDUARDO T., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
SY, GERONIMO L., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Visiting)
Education:
- MPM
- Juris Doctor
TANGKIA-FABRICANTE, FRITZIE P., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Visiting)
Education:
- Bachelor of Laws
TOLENTINO-MAXINO, KARISSA FAYE, Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
VILLARUBIA, LEAH P., Judge
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
VILLEGAS, MARA ANGELI T. , Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Visiting)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
YBIO, MARIE CHIELO H., Atty.
Rank: Instructor (Part-time)
Education:
- Juris Doctor
STAFF
CAMACHO, CECILIA IDRENNE T.
Position: Office Secretary, College of Law
Education:
- Master of Business Administration (Ateneo Graduate School of Business)
- Bachelor in Business Administration
Updated: October 2, 2024
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Juris Doctor (with Thesis) Program Application
Silliman University College of Law
Admissions Process
The Silliman University College of Law (SU Law) is now accepting applications for the Juris Doctor (with Thesis) program for SY 2026-2027.
Prospective applicants can now proceed with the university admissions process via the SU Admissions Portal and upload the required documents.
Ensure good internet connectivity whenever you open the link and follow the steps and prompts. If technical issues arise, please flag them through the SU HelpDesk here: SU HelpDesk.
Important Dates
- The application deadline is May 15, 2026.
- Classes begin on June 8, 2026.
Pre-Admission Requirements
- Transcript of Records (TOR) or informative copy of academic records issued by the school registrar if TOR is not yet available (scanned copy in PDF format only)
- Statement of good moral character from the dean or professor of the school previously attended or from a prominent member of the community who is not related to the applicant (scanned copy in PDF format only)
- One pc. passport-size ID picture (image file)
- Accomplished SU Law Admission Form downloadable via this link.
Interview Requirements
- The Law student candidate must be available for an interview set by the SU College of Law Admissions Committee.
- Interviews are scheduled weekly starting April 7, 2026.
- To secure an interview schedule, applicants must personally fill out the Information Checklist form and submit a three-page original essay on a topic that will be provided in person.
- A week following the interview, applicants will be notified via email about the status of their application.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come-first basis, to incoming students who graduated with honors from Silliman University within the past two (2) school years.
Meanwhile, personal information received from applicants is subject to the university’s data privacy policy. You can read the Silliman University Data Privacy Policy here: Data Privacy Policy.
