MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Law

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MSU LAW ADMISSION TEST (MLAT) with white
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◻ MAIN CAMPUS, MARAWI
◻ ILIGAN CAMPUS
◻ GENERAL SANTOS CAMPUS

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PHILSAT Score/Rating: PERSONNEL
PHILSAT Test Date: _____________ Application No.:
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INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) The application should be typewritten if possible, or neatly handwritten in block letters.
(2) Answer the three essay questions .
(3) Submit the Application Form together with the three essays at any of the campuses or email it at
officeofthedean.msulaw@gmail.com on or before the testing date.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name

LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME

NICKNAME
Date of Birth Place of Birth Nationality Sex Civil Status Religion

Permanent Home Address Zip Code

Current Address Zip Code

Home Phone No. Mobile No. Email address

Father’s Name Father’s Occupation Mother’s Name Mother’s Occupation

No. of older siblings No. of younger siblings IF MARRIED No. of children/dependents

Name of Spouse Date of marriage

FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY WORKING

Nature of Work Position Name of employer/business

Work address Work Phone No.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Name of School Years Attended Degree or Equivalent
High School

College

Graduate School

Others (including law school attended, if any)

Government/Licensing Exam Passed

Professional Certifications

Membership in Professional Organizations, Associations, etc.

General Weighted Average (GWA) obtained in pre-law course (for graduating students, GWA as of last term)

SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION
Academic achievements, honors, awards received in college/university.

Extra-curricular, sports and other activities during college.

Were you ever dismissed or suspended or meted any form of disciplinary action (academics or conduct) in any of the schools you attended?
_________YES __________ NO. If yes, please explain/state details.

WORK HISTORY
Employer and Address Position Employment Period

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that I have read and fully understood all the instructions regarding my application for admission to the
Juris Doctor Program of the Mindanao State University – College of Law, and that the information stated in this application form
are correct and complete. I understand that incomplete or inaccurate information could be prejudicial to my application. If
accepted as a student of the MSU-Law, I agree to abide all its policies and regulations.

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APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE

ESSAY

As part of the admission process, you are required to submit the three essays to support your admission. This
statement will provide the Admission Committee with more detailed information about you and your reasons
for studying law at the Mindanao State University College of Law. The submission offers you the opportunity
to present yourself more fully to the Admission Committee and provide us with greater information on your
application.
The submission must be typed. Please use A4 sized paper or 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Limit your responses to the maximum
number of words designated for each question. Use standard double spaced lines with a 12 point font. Your name
should appear at the top of each separate sheet of paper. The number of the question should also be clearly written
before each essay. Submit them along with other application form either via email or personally at any of the
campuses of the College of Law.
Please answer ALL of the following questions:
1. Personal Statement: Include any further information about yourself that you may feel be relevant to the
Admission Committee when considering your application. (This might include other relevant professional
experience, academic publications, prizes, scholarships awarded, membership of professional societies, as
well as any other significant personal achievements). (max. 600 words)
2. Statement of Purpose: Why do you want to study law? You may include here stories or personal experiences
that have inspired you to study law. Do not hesitate to state the real reason why you will study law. (max. 800
words)
3. How do you see yourself after law school? You may discuss here your professional track as lawyer. You may
also include you future undertakings or contributions in the administration of justice. (max. 800 words)
Please note, the submission must be solely the product of your own efforts. The College of Law reserves the right
to disqualify any applicant whose statement was written by, or with the help of, someone other than the applicant.