BiPSU School of Law and Governance

09/10/2026

BiPSU School of Law and Governance strengthens preparations for full CLEP implementation

The Biliran Province State University School of Law and Governance (SoLGov) affirmed its commitment to the full operation of its Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP) during the 2nd Philippine Clinical Legal Education Summit, held on October 6–8, 2026, in Baguio City.

Among those who delivered key messages were Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, Senior Associate Justice Leonen, Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, and Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh.

CLEP is a mandatory component of legal education that allows qualified law student practitioners, under proper supervision and certification pursuant to Rule 138-A of the Rules of Court, to move beyond classroom learning and gain actual or simulated experience in client counseling, legal research and writing, case preparation, community legal education, externships, and other forms of supervised legal work.

During the Summit, Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen emphasized CLEP as a core mechanism for building a broader access-to-justice ecosystem. Discussions also stressed that clinical legal education should not merely teach students how to practice law, but develop judgment, professional responsibility, reflection, and an understanding of why lawyers serve.

The Summit provided SoLGov Dean Atty. Dick Guiller G. Delfin and Chairperson Atty. Sheena Estrella S. Bentor, representing the School as it prepares its Clinical Director and Supervising Lawyer functions, an opportunity to benchmark with established legal aid clinics and law schools from across the country. They participated in workshops on legal clinic administration, curriculum and assessment, clinical teaching, externships, supervision, reflective practice, and resource mobilization, while also building possible networks for future partnerships and externship placements.

BiPSU also obtained the newly developed CLEP references introduced during the Summit, including the CLEP Operations Manual, Guidebook for Externships, Guidebook for Clinical Faculty, Guidebook for Reflective Practice, and Manual for Supervising Lawyers. These materials will serve as important references as the School develops its own CLEP policies, clinic procedures, curriculum integration, partnerships, and student-practice framework.

For BiPSU, the goal is clear: to establish a functional legal clinic where law students learn the law not only through books and classrooms, but through supervised service to actual communities and the continuing pursuit of access to justice.

08/10/2026

What an exciting year ahead for the BiPSU School of Law and Governance!

As our law students navigate the academic rigor of the semester, BiPSU School of Law and Governance (SoLGov) marks another milestone with the establishment of its Green Legal Clinic, formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Earth Justice Center, Inc. on September 30, 2026.

The establishment of the Green Legal Clinic comes a year ahead of the actual offering of the Juris Doctor program’s Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP). This is to provide an early opportunity for the law school preparation, networking, and partnership-building towards the full operation of the legal clinic.

Through this collaboration, BiPSU aims to strengthen environmental legal education, contribute to the development of policies that promote environmental protection, and equip future lawyers with the knowledge, practical skills, and commitment to defend communities and the environment.

07/10/2026

Soon, our qualified law students can conduct client interviews, give legal advice, and draft legal documents (Level I Certification, 1:14 - 1:52).

Watch the video to learn more about the Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP).

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Kimberly Mendoza, Administrative Aide of the Office of Legal Affairs, for passing the Career Service Examination – Professional Level held on August 9, 2026.

BiPSU Office of the Legal Affairs and the Office of the School of Law and Governance celebrate this achievement with you.

Congratulations, Kimberly!

06/10/2026

BiPSU School of Law and Governance joins the 2nd Philippine Clinical Legal Education Summit, organized by the Supreme Court of the Philippines, held on October 6–8, 2026, at the Baguio Country Club, Baguio City.

Representing the University are Atty. DG Guiller Delfin, Dean of the School of Law and Governance, and Atty. Sheena Estrella Bentor , Chairperson of the Juris Doctor Program.

This is BiPSU’s first engagement in the Summit, providing an opportunity to build networks, learn from other law schools and legal institutions, and strengthen the delivery of the University’s Juris Doctor program.

05/10/2026

28/09/2026

The BiPSU School of Law and Governance presents another session in the second leg of its lecture series in celebration of Law Month:

RULE OF LAW FORUM: Public Accountability, the Environment, and International Justice

For this session, Atty. Christopher John Menguito, Director of the Office of Legal Aid of the University of Cebu and Managing Trustee of the Philippine Earth Justice Center, will discuss:

“Environmental Justice in Action: Understanding PENCAS and the Anti-SLAPP Rule”

📅 September 30, 2026
🕐 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 BiPSU Hyflex Audio Visual Center

Admission is FREE and open to students and faculty members.

Join us for an engaging discussion on environmental justice, legal remedies, and the protection of environmental advocates against strategic lawsuits.

Presented by the BiPSU School of Law and Governance in partnership with the Center for Human Rights Education and the Communication Media Law and Ethics class of the School of Arts and Sciences.

28/09/2026

The Biliran Province State University School of Law and Governance presents the second leg of its lecture series in celebration of Law Month:

RULE OF LAW FORUM: Public Accountability, the Environment, and International Justice

For this session, Atty. Amando Virgil Ligutan, Managing Partner of SALiGAL Law and Senior Lecturer at the University of the Philippines College of Law, will discuss:

“Constitutional Accountability of High Public Officials: Understanding the Philippine Impeachment Process”

📅 September 30, 2026
🕘 9:30 AM–11:00 AM
📍 BiPSU Hyflex Audio Visual Center

Admission is FREE and open to students and faculty members.

Join us for a timely academic discussion on constitutional accountability and the Philippine impeachment process.

Presented by the BiPSU School of Law and Governance in partnership with the Center for Human Rights Education and the Communication Media Law and Ethics class of the School of Arts and Sciences.

22/09/2026

22/09/2026

In preparation for the upcoming midterm examinations for the Juris Doctor program scheduled on September 23–29, the School of Law and Governance (SoLGov) held a meeting yesterday, September 21, at the BiPSU Smart Conference Room.

Led by SoLGov Dean Atty. Dick Guiller G. Delfin, the meeting also covered key academic and administrative matters, including student performance, grading system, compliance policies, and activities for Law Month.