UP Paralegal Training Program

As the year comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our trainees, sponsors, and stakeholders for upholding Dangal, Husay, at Serbisyo Publiko through the UP Law Center’s Paralegal Training Program.

As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited to welcome more dedicated and inspiring paralegals. Together, we move forward in the service of justice.

Additional slots for the Online Legal Writing Seminar (Nov 27–28) are now available. Reserve your spot today!

Register now through this link: https://paralegal.law.upd.edu.ph/seminar

📢 The application for PTP35 is now open until December 1, 2025 (or until the slots are full). Please submit your application here: https://uplaw.ph/ptp35
Training period is from January 24, 2026 to May 2, 2026 via online learning platforms.

Learn the art of contract drafting!

The UP Law Center is proud to announce the online iteration of the Paralegal Training Program’s Legal Writing Seminar entitled “Contracts 101.”

Join us on this two-day seminar to be held purely online on November 27 to 28, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, via Zoom.

Slots are limited. Register now through this link: https://paralegal.law.upd.edu.ph/seminar to secure a spot.

The UP Law Center’s Paralegal Training Program (PTP) formally concluded its 33rd Foundation
Certificate Course (PTP 33) with a closing ceremony on August 23, 2025, at the Malcolm
Theater, UP College of Law. A total of 197 trainees were awarded certificates after completing
twelve weeks of rigorous training on legal fundamentals, paralegal skills, and practical
applications.

In her Welcoming Address, Atty. Elizabeth R. Pulumbarit, Chair of the PTP Committee,
reminded the graduates that the UP values of dangal, husay, at serbisyo must serve as their
compass in the paralegal profession. This call to service was echoed by Supreme Court Associate Justice Raul B. Villanueva, Guest of Honor and Speaker, who highlighted the nobility of their role as frontliners in advancing access to justice: “In serving the law, you serve justice, and in serving justice, you serve the nation.”

Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Mr. Steve F. Dailisan urged his peers to go beyond
knowledge of the law and to stand as partners of the justice system in advocating what is right
and just. In his Closing Message, Atty. Marwil N. Llasos further challenged Batch 33 to resist
complacency, reject shortcuts, and let the law truly serve the people through integrity and
commitment.

The event also featured recognition awards, performances by the graduates, and the singing of
UP Naming Mahal, which formally sent off Batch 33. While their training has ended, their
responsibility to uphold justice and service has only just begun.

The Paralegal Training Program (PTP) proudly congratulates its very own lecturer Prof. Paolo Emmanuel S. Tamase on his appointment as the new Associate Dean of the UP College of Law! His leadership and dedication will surely bring PTP to greater heights. Congratulations, Associate Dean PST!

On the final day of our seminar, participants advanced from theory to practice: Atty. Mia Gentugaya led an in-depth lecture of special contracts. Participants then collaborated in a writing workshop and produced draft contracts that were subsequently reviewed by our mentors.

We extend our gratitude to our lecturers, mentors, and participants for their dedication and active engagement throughout the two-day program. Your contributions made this seminar a truly enriching experience.

Yesterday, Day 1 of the Legal Writing Seminar successfully laid the groundwork for our deep dive into contract writing. Participants explored the fundamentals of legal writing, issue identification, and the key elements of written contracts.

Our sincere thanks to Atty. Donna Zapa-Gasgonia and Atty. Mia Gentugaya for their insightful presentations.

The UP PTP’s Most Anticipated Legal Writing Seminar is Back!

This year, the Legal Writing Seminar will focus on contracts. Join us for this 2-day seminar at the UP-BGC Auditorium, Taguig City, and learn how to transform your rough drafts into valid, binding contracts!

Limited slots only. Don't miss out. Apply online now!

Register now through this link: https://paralegal.law.upd.edu.ph/seminar to secure a spot.

Thank you so much for your overwhelming interest in PTP34! We have reached our application limit in just two days, and we’re truly thrilled by your enthusiasm and support!

Unfortunately, due to limited slots, we’ve had to close the application process early.

All submitted applications will now go through evaluation and approval by the PTP Committee. If you’ve successfully submitted an application, please wait for our email in the next few weeks.

We appreciate your patience and understanding—and thank you again for your interest in being part of PTP34!