Augustinian Legal Aid Bureau - ALAB

Augustinian Legal Aid Bureau - ALAB Bringing justice closer to people guided by the Augustinian values of Caritas (Love), Unitas (Unity), and Veritas (Truth). Greetings! Welcome to our community.

We are ALAB or the Augustinian Legal Aid Bureau. We are part of the University of San Agustin College of Law and we are an organization dedicated to serving our brothers and sisters in need of pro bono legal representation and advice, at the same time helping and mentoring our law student practitioners to an effective and efficient limited practice of law. ALAB is a a product of clinical legal edu

cation program or CLEP. CLEP integration is a new introduction to the existing JD curriculum although some parts of it have already been existing as separate subjects in the curriculum i.e. practice court, legal forms, arbitration and moot court. The integration takes the form of consolidation as well as addition of other modes like externships and the operation of a legal clinic. The establishment of the two latter modes will entail more resources and but both additional modes are welcome and ideal not only for compliance but for improvement of legal education. ALAB is indeed a realization of our latter goal. As we build this community, follow along with us for information, knowledge, interaction, dialogue and symbiosis. We welcome your presence here and together ALAB can grow to achieving its full potential of being a relevant and needed organization in our society today. See you soon! Atty. Fitz Macalalag
CLEP Director

✨ A Breakthrough Year for ALAB: Advancing Clinical Legal Education in 2026 ✨As we enter 2026, the Augustinian Legal Aid ...
28/01/2026

✨ A Breakthrough Year for ALAB: Advancing Clinical Legal Education in 2026 ✨

As we enter 2026, the Augustinian Legal Aid Bureau (ALAB) of the University of San Agustin – College of Law proudly marks a major milestone in its continuing mission to deliver clinical legal education (CLEP) that is faithful to Supreme Court rules and responsive to the needs of society.

This year, ALAB formally strengthened its institutional partnerships through the ex*****on of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Public Attorney’s Office – Region VI, establishing a structured, ethical, and academically grounded referral system for public interest cases. This partnership ensures that legal assistance reaches those who need it most—while remaining fully compliant with Rule 138-A of the Rules of Court and relevant Supreme Court issuances on clinical legal education.

📌 What this means for the public:
• Public interest cases may now be referred through a clear, transparent, and accountable process
• All cases are carefully evaluated to ensure ethical compliance and proper supervision
• Representation is handled within an academic legal clinic, with ALAB as counsel of record

📌 What this means for our students:
• Law students gain real-world, supervised legal experience
• Training emphasizes professional responsibility, competence, and service
• Students are prepared to become practice-ready, socially responsible, and values-driven Augustinian lawyers

Under the MOA, students participate only under close faculty supervision, ensuring that learning is rigorous, ethical, and aligned with the standards of the legal profession. More importantly, this model affirms that legal education and public service can—and must—go hand in hand.

This milestone reflects ALAB’s commitment not only to compliance, but to formation: forming lawyers who are competent in practice, grounded in ethics, and deeply committed to justice and the common good.

Special thanks and our highest respect to Hon. Atty. Jose Edmund E. Guillen, Regional Public Attorney of PAO–Region VI, whose leadership, openness, and principled support made this partnership possible. It is both an honor and a privilege for ALAB to work alongside an institution and a public servant who exemplify integrity, service, and fidelity to the rule of law. Your confidence in clinical legal education as a means of developing competent, ethical, and socially responsive future lawyers affirms the shared commitment of PAO and the University of San Agustin College of Law to justice, mentorship, and public service.

Here’s to a stronger 2026—for our students, for the profession, and for the communities we serve. ⚖️💙

⸻✨ SUCCESSFUL KAMALAYAN LEGAL CLINIC & FORUM ✨The University of San Agustin – College of Law, through the Augustinian Le...
28/01/2026

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✨ SUCCESSFUL KAMALAYAN LEGAL CLINIC & FORUM ✨

The University of San Agustin – College of Law, through the Augustinian Legal Aid Bureau (ALAB), successfully conducted another installment of KAMALAYAN Legal Clinic & Forum at Barangay Jereos, La Paz, Iloilo City.

The activity provided free legal consultation and general legal advice to residents on common barangay and community concerns, fostering dialogue, awareness, and access to justice at the grassroots level. The strong turnout and active participation of the community affirm the continuing need for legal education and on-the-ground legal assistance.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Hon. Atty. Sed Cabaluna, Councilor of Iloilo City, for his invaluable support and partnership, which greatly contributed to the success of this activity. Our thanks as well to the Barangay Jereos officials, the Lupon Tagapamayapa, community leaders, and residents for their warm welcome and cooperation.

We also commend our ALAB faculty members, volunteer lawyers, and law student practitioners for their dedication and service in bringing the law closer to the people.

Together, we continue to strengthen communities through legal awareness, service, and solidarity. ⚖️💙

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