36th MCLE Lecture Series – Access

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In alliance with Adamson University, College of Law

36th MCLE Lecture Series

Dates: May 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2024 (Thursday and Friday Schedule)
Venue: Old Swiss Inn Restaurant, Geneva Room, Ground Level, Somerset Olympia, Makati Avenue corner Sto. Tomas Street, Makati City

October 5, 2023 (Thursday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.Alternative Dispute ResolutionApproaches in Resolving the South China DisputeProf. Mario Valderrama2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.MCLE Prescribed Subject-Law and EconomicsTRAIN and CREATE LawAtty. Nelson Gargoles2 CU
1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsDynamics of Election with Emphasis on Barangay PollsAtty. Antonio Carlos Bautista2 CU
3:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Alternative Dispute ResolutionResolving Land Disputes through ADR: Grassroots Challenges and PotentialsDean Rodel Taton3 CU

October 6, 2023 (Friday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.MCLE Prescribed Subjects – Law on Social and Other Special ConcernsThe Anti-Terrorism ActPros. Peter Ong2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.Trial and Pre-trial SkillsTrial and Pre-trial TechniquesPros. Peter Ong2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Legal and Judicial EthicsMULTIPLE CHOICE
A. Values Education
B. Good Manners and Right
Conduct
C. Legal Ethics
Alin, alin ang naiba?
Pros. Christian Castro3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Legal Writing and Oral AdvocacyThink Better, Write Better: An Enduring Challenge to the Modern LawyerAtty. Aliakhbar Jumrani2 CU

October 12, 2023 (Thursday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.Trial and Pre-trial SkillsUntying the Knot: Developments on Psychological Incapacity as a Ground for the Declaration of Nullity of MarriagesAtty. Raymond Fortun2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsWhat’s New with SEC affecting your Organization’s ComplianceAtty. Willie Santiago2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Legal and Judicial EthicsCPRA: The Lawyer’s Core ValuesAtty. Rosario Olivas3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.MCLE Prescribed Subject-Environmental LawNavigating the Various Forest and Land Tenure Rights and other DENR Regulatory PermitsAtty. Aries Matibag2 CU

October 13, 2023 (Friday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.International Law and International ConventionsSovereign, Historic or Common? Understanding the Rights to the Natural Resources of the South China SeaAtty. Fretti Ganchoon2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.Legal Writing and Oral AdvocacyDrafting Petitions and Arguing Before the Supreme CourtDean Jose Manuel Diokno2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsUpdates in Labor LawDean Anna Maria Abad3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsUpdates on Anti-Graft and Related Laws and JurisprudenceAsst. Ombudsman Leilanie Bernadette Cabras2 CU

Day 1: March 9, 2023 (Thursday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.MCLE Prescribed Subjects – Law on Social and Other Special ConcernsThe Anti-Terrorism ActPros. Peter Ong2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.Trial and Pre-trial SkillsTrial and Pre-trial TechniquesPros. Peter Ong2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Legal and Judicial EthicsUpdates in Legal Ethics(Fmr.) Judge Marjorie Uyengco-Nolasco3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Legal Writing and Oral AdvocacyLegal Writing and Online CorrespondenceDean Rodel Taton2 CU

Day 2: March 10, 2023 (Friday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.Trial and Pre-trial SkillsProblems in Prosecuting Drug CasesPros. Freddie Nojara2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.MCLE Prescribed Subject-Law and EconomicsTRAIN Law and CREATE LawAtty. Nelson Gargoles2 CU
1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsUpdates on Anti-Graft Laws and JurisprudenceAsst. Ombudsman Leilanie Bernadette Cabras2 CU
3:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Alternative Dispute ResolutionUnmasking Arbitral Awards: Principles and Legal FrameworkAtty. Julius Anthony Omila3 CU

Day 3: March 16, 2023 (Thursday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.Alternative Dispute ResolutionDevelopments in and Techniques of Negotiation and MediationAtty. Rita Linda Jimeno2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsThe New Adoption Law (R.A. 11642)Atty. Aliakhbar Jumrani2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Legal and Judicial EthicsUpdates in Legal EthicsDean Cecilio Duka3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.MCLE Prescribed Subject-International Legal ProcessesThe Law on Anti-Human TraffickingPros. Jedrek Ng2 CU

Day 4: March 17, 2023 (Friday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.International Law and International ConventionsThe South China Sea Arbitration: Settlement of Disputes under UNCLOS vis-à-vis General International LawAtty. Fretti Ganchoon2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsAn Appreciation of Data Privacy Law: A Revisit of Some of the Controversial Legal Opinions Issued by National Privacy CommissionAtty. Willie Santiago2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsUpdates in Labor LawDean Anna Maria Abad3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Legal Writing and Oral AdvocacyOral and Written AdvocacyDean Jose Manuel Diokno2 CU

Day 1: May 9, 2024 (Thursday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsUntying the Knot: Developments on Psychological Incapacity as a Ground for the Declaration of Nullity of MarriagesAtty. Raymond Fortun2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.MCLE Prescribed Subject-Specific areas of law/comparative law in other jurisdictionsAnatomy of Medical MalpracticeDr. Antonio Rebosa2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Alternative Dispute ResolutionResolving Land Disputes through ADR: Grassroots Challenges and PotentialsDean Rodel Taton3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Trial and Pre-trial SkillsThe Rules on Cross-Examination: A Zombieland Approach in Questioning a WitnessPros. Christian Castro2 CU

Day 2: May 10, 2024 (Friday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.Trial and Pre-trial SkillsTrial TechniquesPros. Peter Ong2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.MCLE Prescribed Subject-Law and EconomicsBIR Run After Tax Evaders (RATE) Cases: UpdatesPros. Peter Ong2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Legal and Judicial EthicsUpdates in Legal Ethics(Fmr.) Judge Marjorie Uyengco-Nolasco3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Legal Writing and Oral AdvocacyEffective Legal WritingAtty. Aliakhbar Jumrani2 CU

Day 3: May 16, 2024 (Thursday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.Alternative Dispute ResolutionDealing with a Recalcitrant PartyAtty. Shirley Alinea2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.MCLE Prescribed Subject-Specific areas of law/comparative law in other jurisdictionsAn Appreciation of Data Privacy Law: A Revisit of Some of the 2023-2024 Controversial Legal Opinions Issued by the National Privacy CommissionAtty. Willie Santiago2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Legal and Judicial EthicsNotarial RulesJudge Theresa Dizon3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsUpdates on the Anti-Money Laundering ActDean Sergio Ceniza2 CU

Day 4: May 17, 2024 (Friday)

TimeSubjectTopicLecturerCredit Units
8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.International Law and International ConventionsSovereign, Historic or Common? Understanding the Rights to the Natural Resources of the South China SeaAtty. Fretti Ganchoon2 CU
10:15a.m. – 12:15p.m.Legal Writing and Oral AdvocacyDrafting Petitions and Arguing Before the Supreme Court(Fmr.) Dean Jose Manuel Diokno2 CU
1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsSignificant Decisions and Updates on Civil ProcedureAtty. Christian Villasis3 CU
4:15p.m. – 6:15p.m.Updates on Substantive and Procedural LawsInsights on Case Build-Up in Inquest and Preliminary InvestigationPros. Freddie Nojara2 CU
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