School of Law

San Beda College Alabang – School of Law offers both traditional in-person and online classes, providing greater access and flexibility for aspiring law students.

Starting the Second Semester of Academic Year 2024–2025, the School will also begin offering purely online classes. This special provision is available to deserving students who can demonstrate valid reasons for pursuing their legal education remotely.

Join us and experience learning at the “Happiest Law School” community in the Philippines!

Frequently Asked Questions: Pure Online Law Program of SBCA School of Law

Q. What is the learning modality for the Pure Online Law Program?
A.  All classes and recitations are conducted synchronously via Zoom. Students are expected to attend live online sessions as scheduled.

Q. Are the exams conducted online or onsite?

A. Students residing in the Philippines are required to take their exams onsite. Overseas students may request to take the exams online by submitting a formal letter addressed to the Dean.

Q. How are online exams administered?
A. Online exams are conducted through Examplify, the same platform used for the Philippine Bar Exams. Proctors will be assigned, and complete examination guidelines will be provided during the student orientation.

Q. What is the minimum course load per semester?
A. The minimum load is 9 units per semester.

Q. Will the pure online modality be available throughout the entire program?
A. Yes. The Pure Online Law Program is designed to be delivered exclusively online from first year until graduation, including preparation for the Bar Exams.

Q.  What is the typical class schedule for online classes?
A. Online classes are usually held in the evenings, starting from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, depending on your enrolled subjects.

Q. Do you offer scholarships for online law students?

A. Yes. We offer scholarships to Latin Honor graduates. Interested applicants may submit their diploma and a letter of intent to apply.

Note: Entrance examinations are waived for applicants to the Pure Online Law Program.

What are the Admission Procedures for Pure Online Classes? 

STEP 1: Online Application and Submission of Requirements

A. Register and Complete the Online Application Form

• Register through the SBCA Applicant Registration Portal:
  https://sanbedacollege-alabang.orangeapps.ph/landing/sbca/
• A temporary account and password will be automatically sent to your registered email address.
• Log in using your credentials and complete the Online Application Form. 

B. Upload Required Documents to the Online Portal

• Please rename your files using the following format:
  LastnameDocumentProgramAppliedFor
  Example: DelaCruzTORLAW (No spaces or special characters.)
• Upload the following documents:
• Transcript of Records (TOR) or Diploma (for Freshmen)
  • If TOR is not yet available, submit a Certificate of Candidacy for Graduation.
• Certified True Copy of Grades (for Transferees)
• PSA Birth Certificate
• Catholic Baptismal Certificate
  • Non-Catholic applicants must submit the accomplished Agreement for Non-Catholics Form(downloadable).
• 2×2 ID Picture (red background)
• Certificate of Good Moral Character

C. Email the Following Documents

Send to: [email protected]

• Extensive Resume and
• Letter of Intent addressed to:
  Ulpiano P. Sarmiento III
  Dean, School of Law

D. Additional Requirements (To Be Submitted to the Registrar During Enrollment)

• Prepare the following documents which are required upon enrollment:
• Certificate of Eligibility to Transfer / Honorable Dismissal (Not required for SBCA graduates)
• Certified True Copy of Special Order (S.O.) Number from last school attended. (Exempted: Graduates of state universities and colleges or private HEIs with autonomy/deregulated status)
• If S.O. is unavailable: Original TOR with Special Order Number and remarks:
  “For Further Studies”or “Copy valid for San Beda College Alabang School of Law”
• Original PSA Marriage Certificate (for married female applicants)
• Certificate of Employment indicating working hours (for working students)
• Signed “Undertaking Not to Join Any Unrecognized Organization” (downloadable)
• Signed “Data Privacy and Media Consent” Form (downloadable)

Downloadable forms are available at:
https://sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph/admissions/downloadable-forms/

STEP 2: Payment of Confirmation and Reservation Fee

• Pay the non-refundable Confirmation and Reservation Fee of PHP 4,000.00
• Payment options and instructions are available at:
  https://sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph/payment-instructions/
• Upload proof of payment (successful transaction screenshot):

For Online Payment:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0jJ0QOw7F5jIzYaOKFyA1FlJbYiBTChy_Ye674upsCTTnsA/viewform

For Onsite Payment:

Present the Official Receipt (OR) issued by the Cashier to the Admissions Office.

Applicants with validated payment will be endorsed to the Registrar’s Office for enrollment.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Applicants with incomplete document(s) may accomplish theWaiver and Undertaking Form (downloadable). The duly accomplished form must be emailed to [email protected].
• Applicants approved for the Online Program will receive an email within 3–5 working dayscontaining instructions for the Confirmation Fee (please check both your inbox and spam folder).
• Applicants are responsible for the authenticity and accuracy of all submitted documents.
• San Beda College Alabang reserves the right to decline applicants who do not meet the criteria set by the Board of Admissions.
• Additional documents may be requested on a case-to-case basis.
• Enrollment schedules and guidelines will be posted on the official SBCA website and social media pages.

FOR INQUIRIES:

Tel: (02) 8236-7222 loc. 1080 / 2312/ 2315
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sanbeda-alabang.edu.ph