College of Law
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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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS/GUIDELINES
School Year 2024-2025
Application starts on May 1, 2024
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS to the JURIS DOCTOR (with THESIS) PROGRAM
Academic Year 2024-2025
Documentary requirements:
You must submit the following:
- Application form – The documentary and other requirements, listed below, should be uploaded via the application form. Link to application form: https://bit.ly/3JZgWTB
- Transcript of Records (TOR) or informative copy of records issued by the school registrar if TOR is not yet available (scanned copy, pdf format);
- 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, pdf format);
- Original essay of not more than 1,000 words. Question: Discuss your position with respect to current efforts to amend the 1987 Constitution?
- 1 pc 2 x 2 ID picture (image file)
If you have questions, please email: [email protected]. Email subject should be: Applicant 2024-2025
Interview Requirement
The applicant shall make himself/herself available for interview by the S.U. College of Law Admissions Committee. Interview schedules will be released at least seven (7) days before the date of interview.
Application period
Application period is May 1 to July 15, 2024. Applicants will be informed of the status of their applications within seven (7) days from the date of interview.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available to incoming students who graduated with honors from Silliman University within the past two (2) school years.
Data Privacy
Personal information received from applicants are subject to the data privacy policy of Silliman University as found in the following website: https://su.edu.ph/silliman-university-data-privacy-policy/
Questions
All application-related questions shall be addressed to [email protected]
