When applying to law school, prospective students often look for schools which will be easy for them to enter; however, getting into top-tier institutions is highly competitive and could take many attempts before being accepted. Top law schools require applicants with superior GPAs and LSAT scores to attend. Furthermore, they often expect you to participate […]

Answering this question depends upon the complexity of your divorce case; an expensive and contentious split could cost more than one with minimal disputes. Expert witnesses, real estate appraisals and court filing fees and service charges can quickly add up, as can the legal expenses related to them. But there are ways you can control […]

Before the Family Code of the Philippines came into force, bigamy was predominantly addressed via Revised Penal Code (RPC) provisions such as Article 349 which criminalizes bigamy and imposes a prison mayor sentence. Paragraph 2 of the Family Code addresses an absurd situation in which a Filipino spouse remains married to a foreign partner despite […]

When selecting a law school, consider what career goals you have after graduation and look for schools with high employment and bar passage rates to find one with which you fit best. Browse various law programs and clinics until you find one that best meets your interests; for instance, if environmental law is your focus, […]