Legal Education Board

08/06/2026

NEW ISSUANCE: The Legal Education Board (LEB), in partnership with the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the University of the Philippines – Competition Law and Policy Program (UP-CLPP), invites all law professors and lecturers to participate in the Training for the Specialized Academic Track and Post-Graduate Certificate Program on Competition Law to be held on 15–17 June 2026 via Microsoft Teams.

This three-day online training program aims to strengthen the capacity of legal educators in the field of Competition Law and Policy, an increasingly vital area of legal practice and scholarship that promotes fair competition, consumer welfare, and economic efficiency.

The program will cover key topics, including the Philippine Competition Act, competition economics, mergers and acquisitions review, anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, enforcement mechanisms and remedies, leniency programs, dawn raids, cross-border transactions, and emerging developments in competition law.

Interested participants may 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 through: https://bit.ly/CompetitionLaw_Registration

For inquiries or concerns, you may contact the PCC via email at [email protected] or telephone at (+632) 8771-9722.

For full issuance: https://bit.ly/MOC-No-024s2026

08/06/2026

NEW ISSUANCE: The Legal Education Board (LEB) hereby informs all Legal Education Institutions (LEIs) of the opening of applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Academic Year 2027–2028, as endorsed by the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (Fulbright Commission in the Philippines).

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a prestigious Fulbright exchange program that provides accomplished mid-career professionals with a ten-month non-degree academic and professional development experience in the United States. The program offers comprehensive support covering tuition, living allowance, international airfare, health insurance, and professional development funding, along with opportunities for international networking and cross-cultural exchange.

Law Deans, Lawyer Vice Presidents, Lawyer Directors and Regents, and Law Professors are strongly encouraged to explore this exceptional opportunity for leadership enrichment and professional growth.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 7 August 2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: https://www.fulbright.org.ph/index.php/humphrey-fellowship-program
𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺: https://apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
• 20 June 2026 - https://bit.ly/4dFq53z
• 26 June 2026 - https://bit.ly/4dUPZiK
• 02 July 2026 - https://bit.ly/43ES11s

𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (𝟭𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲): bit.ly/434Fq7J
𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗤&𝗔 (𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲): https://bit.ly/4o8qcs4

For inquiries, please contact the Fulbright Commission at [email protected].

For complete details and full issuance: https://bit.ly/MOC-No-023s2026

08/06/2026

NEW ISSUANCE: The Legal Education Board (LEB), in partnership with the Association of Law Students of the Philippines (ALSP), invites all Legal Education Institutions and law students nationwide to participate in the LEB-ALSP National Convention 2026 on 19–20 June 2026 in Metro Manila.

Anchored on the theme “𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨,” the Convention will serve as a platform for leadership development, academic exchange, and meaningful dialogue on legal education and professional responsibility. It aims to foster collaboration among law students, encourage informed participation in legal education reform, and strengthen student engagement in shaping the future of the legal profession.

The Convention will feature plenary sessions, panel discussions, workshops, structured exchanges, and various ALSP organizational activities, including the election of national officers.

Interested participants may register through: https://forms.gle/YhzteYwxFcVBD5CD7

For inquiries, please contact the ALSP through [email protected].

Full issuance: https://bit.ly/MOC-No-022s2026

03/06/2026

[IN PHOTOS] The Legal Education Board (LEB) and O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 26 May 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening legal education through international collaboration.

The partnership seeks to advance legal education through academic collaboration, faculty exchanges, professional development programs, and joint research initiatives, further expanding opportunities for Philippine Legal Education Institutions to engage with the global best practices.

This milestone reflects the LEB’s commitment to advancing legal education and expanding opportunities for Philippine Legal Education Institutions through meaningful global partnerships.

02/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE
26 May 2026

Legal Education Board, India’s O.P. Jindal Global University Sign Historic MOU to Elevate Philippine Law Schools

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Legal Education Board (LEB) and India’s O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 26 May 2026 to spearhead institutional development, global academic exchanges, and advanced professional training for the Philippine legal education sector.

The partnership, spearheaded by LEB Chairperson Jason R. Barlis and Commissioner Salex E. Alibogha, marks a major shift for the LEB from its traditional regulatory mandate toward an active, global developmental role. JGU’s delegation was led by Prof. Padmanabha Ramanujam, Dean for Academic Governance and Student Life, and Prof. Dr. Rahul Bhandari, Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement and Strategic Global Engagement.

Highlighting the vision behind the agreement, Chairperson Barlis emphasized that the partnership transcends routine bureaucratic oversight, focusing instead on empowering local law schools to meet modern global standards. “We are here to encourage Philippine LEIs to participate in the collaborative activities and programmes that this partnership will generate. We hope this MOU will eventually open opportunities for Philippine law schools, law educators, legal professionals, and government law officers to engage in training, academic exchange, research, and capacity-building initiatives with O.P. Jindal Global University.”, he stated.

The agreement establishes three priority areas of cooperation to modernize legal education:
• Joint continuing legal education and capacity-building programs for Filipino law professors, deans, academic administrators, and government law officers.
• Faculty and scholar exchanges between JGU and Philippine Legal Education Institutions (LEIs) to foster comparative legal dialogue.
• Joint research initiatives focused on legal education standards, technological integration, cross-border practices, and access to justice.

Under the framework, the LEB will actively mobilize and incentivize Philippine law schools to participate in JGU’s world-class platforms. These include IMAANDAAR (International Mooting Academy for Advocacy, Negotiation, Dispute Adjudication, Arbitration and Resolution) and the Jindal Institute of Legal and Judicial Capacity Building and Professional Excellence.

Despite geographic distance, the partnership leverages the shared democratic values, common constitutional ideals, and post-colonial legal reform experiences of India and the Philippines to build a resilient, globally aware generation of legal professionals.

O.P. Jindal Global University is a leading non-profit, global university based in India. Its flagship school, the Jindal Global Law School, is consistently ranked among the top law schools globally and serves as a premier Asian center for international legal scholarship and professional advocacy training.

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For the full article: https://bit.ly/LEB-PR-021s2026

02/06/2026

[IN PHOTOS] The LEB inspection team, led by Chief Education Program Specialist Mr. Rodrigo C. Sagum, together with staff members, conducted an on-site visit at San Sebastian College–Recoletos, Surigao on 26 May 2026. The visit forms part of the institution’s branch application to offer its law program, ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements for legal education.

02/06/2026

[IN PHOTOS] The LEB inspection team, led by Supervising Education Program Specialist Mr. John Roben M. Ambas, together with staff members, conducted an on-site visit at Catanduanes State University on 21 May 2026. The visit forms part of the institution’s application for Government Permit Level III to offer its law program for Academic Year 2026–2027, ensuring compliance with established standards and requirements for legal education.

01/06/2026

This June, the Philippines marks Judiciary Month, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Supreme Court.

Declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 1265, s. 2026, the observance calls on government agencies, local government units, the private sector, and civil society to support and partake in the commemoration.

Established on June 11, 1901 through Act No. 136 of the Philippine Commission, the Supreme Court has stood as a pillar of justice—first led by Chief Justice Cayetano Arellano.

In line with this milestone year, the Court unveils a series of activities under the theme: “SC: 125 Years of Tradition and Innovation.”

Stay tuned for updates through the official social media channels of the Supreme Court.

01/06/2026

The Legal Education Board joins the observance of Pride Month in recognizing the value of diversity in strengthening communities and enriching learning environments. The Board remains steadfast in promoting legal education anchored on integrity, respect, fairness, and the shared pursuit of justice for all, while fostering a culture that upholds dignity, inclusion, and equal respect for every individual.

29/05/2026

SEE YOU TOMORROW‼️

The Legal Education Board, in partnership with the UP Gender Law and Policy Program, invites law professors and faculty to the 4th iteration of Gender Sensitivity Orientation for Law Faculty on May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM via Zoom.

This webinar is dedicated to promoting gender awareness and sensitivity in the legal profession, academe, and broader society, and to provide law school faculty with essential gender-related concepts and principles.

We invite all law faculty to take part in this meaningful conversation toward inclusivity and understanding, marking a significant stride in our collective efforts to foster gender sensitivity and awareness within legal education and practice.

You can register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/RegForm4thLEBGSTforFaculty
For inquiries, you can send a message to GLPP’s page or email them at [email protected].

For the full issuance, click here: https://bit.ly/LEBMOC-No-020s2026

The Legal Education Board, in partnership with the University of the Philippines College of Law – Gender Law and Policy Program (UP GLPP), invites law professors and faculty to the 4th iteration of Gender Sensitivity Orientation for Law Faculty on May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM via Zoom.

This webinar is dedicated to promoting gender awareness and sensitivity in the legal profession, academe, and broader society, and to provide law school faculty with essential gender-related concepts and principles.

We invite all law faculty to take part in this meaningful conversation toward inclusivity and understanding, marking a significant stride in our collective efforts to foster gender sensitivity and awareness within legal education and practice.

You can register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/RegForm4thLEBGSTforFaculty
For inquiries, you can send a message to GLPP’s page or email them at [email protected].

For the full issuance, click here: https://bit.ly/LEBMOC-No-020s2026