Enrollment Period<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n\n
01 July 2024 to 19 July 2024<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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You\u00a0may view the Academic Calendar for SY 2024-2025\u00a0 here<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Streamlined Application Process (SY 2024-2025)” icon_color=”#ec9715″ open_icon_color=”#ec9715″ module_id=”application” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ title_text_color=”#ec9715″ title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”left” body_ul_position=”inside” body_link_text_color=”#ec9715″ custom_margin=”||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
STEP 1. Fully Accomplished Application Form & Required Documents<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n\u2022 <\/b>Click\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a> to download a copy of the application form. Fill out the form completely, leaving no item blank (indicate \u201cNA\u201d if not applicable to you).<\/span><\/p>\n
\u2022 <\/b>On page 4 of the application form, the applicant will find two (2) essay questions. The answer must be handwritten and must not exceed 1,000 words per question. The applicant may use a separate sheet.<\/span><\/p>\n
Click here<\/a> to download a copy of the Affidavit of Fraternity and Sorority Non-Membership.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>\u2022 <\/b>For\u00a0<\/span>applicants with a bachelor\u2019s degree<\/b>, the required documents are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n
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A scanned copy of the PSA birth certificate<\/span><\/li>\n
An original or certified true copy of the College Transcript of Records (TOR)<\/span><\/li>\n
General Weighted Average (GWA) as computed and certified by the applicant\u2019s School Registrar<\/span><\/li>\n
Affidavit of Fraternity and Sorority Non-Membership<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/b>\u2022 <\/b>For\u00a0<\/span>applicants yet to graduate with a bachelor\u2019s degree<\/b>, the required documents are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n
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A scanned copy of the PSA birth certificate<\/span><\/li>\n
Certification from the applicant\u2019s School Registrar that he\/she is a candidate for graduation for the current academic year<\/span><\/li>\n
Latest official Transcript of Records (TOR)<\/span><\/li>\n
General Weighted Average (GWA) as computed and certified by the applicant\u2019s School Registrar<\/span><\/li>\n
Affidavit of Fraternity and Sorority Non-Membership
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Important<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span>A successful applicant must be a bachelor\u2019s degree holder at the time of enrollment.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Note<\/b>: Application form and other documents should be labeled using the format below:<\/span><\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Last Name (space) First Name \u2013 Type of Document<\/span>
<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Example: Santos Juan \u2013 TOR<\/span><\/p>\n
Submit the soft copy of the accomplished application form together with all the required documents to\u00a0law@uap.asia.<\/span>\u00a0Incomplete forms and\/or documents will not be processed.<\/b><\/p>\n
Scholars and transferees are requested to submit additional documents listed in the tab below.<\/b><\/p>\n
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STEP 2. Payment<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n
Application Fees<\/b><\/p>\n
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Valedictorian or Salutatorian graduates: PhP 1,500.00<\/span><\/li>\n
Other graduates: PhP 2,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Once payment has been made, send your proof of payment to\u00a0fmr.biu@uap.asia\u00a0and\u00a0CC <\/span>law@uap.asia<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Applications with no proof of payment will not be processed.<\/b><\/p>\n
Note:<\/b>\u00a0Application fees are non-refundable.<\/span><\/p>\n
Payment may be through fund transfer or OTC payment:<\/b><\/p>\n
BPI Peso Current Account<\/b>
<\/b>Account Name: University of Asia and the Pacific Foundation, Inc.<\/span>
<\/span>Account Number: 0201041473<\/span><\/p>\n
Unionbank Peso Current Account<\/b>
<\/b>Account Name: University of Asia and the Pacific Foundation, Inc.<\/span>
<\/span>Account Number: 000880021287<\/span><\/p>\n
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STEP 3.\u00a0Qualifying Interview<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n
Once application fee payment has been acknowledged, the applicant will be invited to a qualifying interview based on a favorable assessment of the submitted documents. The applicant will be notified of the status of the application through <\/span><\/span>email.<\/span><\/p>\n
For further information, you may contact UA&P Law at law@uap.asia<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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The grants that are available for scholars are Financial Assistance and Academic Merit.<\/span><\/p>\n
Students that are granted Financial Assistance may need to render hours of service to the University through deliverables, while those given scholarships because of Academic Merit will need to maintain a certain General Weighted Average (GWA) per semester.<\/span><\/p>\n
Application Procedure for Scholarship Grants (SY 2024-2025)<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n
Application for scholarship grant may be filed and submitted simultaneously with the application for admission.<\/span><\/p>\n
1. Fully accomplished Scholarship Application Form<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
2. Cover letter summarizing the reasons in support of the application for scholarship<\/span><\/p>\n
3. Academic essay on an intended research\/thesis in no more than 1,000 words. Include a broad background and the problem you wish to address.<\/span><\/p>\n
4. Sketch of residence showing directions from UA&P and landmarks<\/span><\/p>\n
5. Three 3R size photos of permanent residence showing major parts of the house (1 photo of complete view of the house, 1 photo of the kitchen, and 1 photo of the dining area).<\/span><\/p>\n
6. Original copy of Billing Statement of the last 3 months (phone\/water\/electric bills\/credit cards)<\/span><\/p>\n
7. Certification from current employer of annual salaries and benefits of the applicant, applicant\u2019s parents, or siblings who contribute to family income \u2013 submitted copy must always be original.<\/span><\/p>\n
8. Clear photocopy of the most recent Income Tax Return (Proof of Income) of each parent indicating the tax withheld on compensation of the previous year.<\/span><\/p>\n
\u2022 <\/b>For parents or guardians who are not employed or not filing any taxes, please submit a CERTIFICATE OF NON-FILING OF TAX issued by the BIR Office.<\/span><\/p>\n
Important<\/b>: Only the applications of those who have qualified for admission will be considered for scholarship grants.<\/span><\/p>\n
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For\u00a0<\/span>transferees<\/b>, the required documents are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n
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Certified copy of grades or transcript of records from last law school attended<\/span><\/li>\n
Transfer Credentials \/ Honorable Dismissal<\/span><\/li>\n
Original copy of the college Transcript of Records<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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For your reference, you may view the Schedule of Fees for SY 2024-2025 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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1. Submit soft copies of Birth Certificate and Honorable Dismissal \/ Transfer Credentials to <\/span>law@uap.asia<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Deadline of submission of HDTC is 26 July 2024.<\/b><\/p>\n
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Transferees and those who completed their bachelor\u2019s degree or master\u2019s degree at a different university are required to submit the HDTC. Current UA&P undergraduate students and graduate program students do not need to submit this document.<\/span><\/li>\n
Applicant must submit all original hard copies of their Transcript of Records, General Weighted Average, and HDTC at least before classes in August start. For the Birth Certificate, a photocopy is acceptable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Send personal email address to <\/span>law@uap.asia<\/span><\/a>. Applicant\u2019s student portal will be created and log-in credentials will be sent to the personal email provided.<\/span><\/p>\n
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UA&P students will remain using their existing student number, provided that Juris Doctor is their 2nd program in UA&P.<\/span><\/li>\n
Those who previously started a different program in UA&P\u00a0 but were unable to finish, will be assigned a new student number.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Request the Schedule of Fees for SY 2024-2025 from <\/span>law@uap.asia<\/span><\/a>, and inform UA&P Law admin of the chosen payment scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n
4. UA&P Law admin will enlist the students\u2019 subjects. Once student has access to the student portal, and the enlisted courses are reflected, they may proceed to payment.<\/span><\/p>\n
Option 1: BPI ONLINE PAYMENT
<\/strong><\/span>Through the Empowered portal<\/b>
<\/b>1. Log on to the student portal
2. Click the BPI Online Payment button<\/p>\n
Option 2: BPI BILLS PAYMENT
<\/b><\/span>Account Number:<\/b>\u00a00201-0511-85
<\/span>Biller Name:<\/b>\u00a0UAPFOUNDINC
<\/span>Biller Code:<\/b>\u00a0UAPFI
<\/span>Reference Number:<\/b>\u00a06-digit student number
<\/span>PAYMENT via <\/span><\/i>Internet\/Mobile App<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
Option 3: UBP BILLS PAYMENT
<\/b><\/span>Account Number:<\/b>\u00a00008-8002-1287
<\/span>Biller Name:\u00a0<\/b>UNIVERSITY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC FOUNDATION INC
<\/span>Reference Number:<\/b>\u00a06-digit student number
<\/span>PAYMENT via <\/span><\/i>Internet\/Mobile App<\/em><\/a><\/strong>
<\/a><\/span>PAYMENT via OVER the COUNTER at any UBP Branch:<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Go to the nearest UBP branch and secure a Bills Payment form.<\/span><\/p>\n
Option 4: BPI OVER THE COUNTER BILLS PAYMENT (Deposit\/Payment\/Bills Purchase Form)
<\/b><\/span>Account Number:<\/b>\u00a00201-0511-85
<\/span>Account Name:<\/b>\u00a0UAPFI
<\/span>Reference Number:<\/b>\u00a06-digit student number
<\/span>Payor\/Subscriber Name:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>NAME OF THE STUDENT<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n
Option 5: BANK TRANSFER
<\/b><\/span>Account Name:\u00a0<\/b>University of Asia and the Pacific Foundation, Inc.
<\/span>BPI Peso Current Account:<\/b>\u00a0Account Number: 0201-0414-73
<\/span>Unionbank Peso Current Account:<\/b>\u00a0Account Number: 0008-8002-1287
<\/span>Maximum daily transaction is up to P50,000 only. Multiple bank transfers may be required.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n
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5. Once payment has been made, please send an email to <\/span>law@uap.asia<\/span><\/a> to be given the Google Sheets link wherein the proof of payment will be uploaded. Admin will then send the student the manual on how they will be able to upload the proof of payment onto the portal.
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Follow the following format when uploading the file:
<\/span>Photo File Name:<\/b> Last Name (space) First Name \u2013 JD SY23-24 – Early Bird \/ Scheme A\/B\/C \/ Academic\/Financial Scholar __% – Scheme A\/B\/C<\/span><\/p>\n
Example:<\/span><\/p>\n
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Santos Juan \u2013 JD SY23-24 Early Bird<\/span><\/li>\n
Santos Juan \u2013 JD SY23-24 Scheme A<\/span><\/li>\n
Santos Juan \u2013 JD SY23-24 Academic Scholar 50% – Scheme B<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note:<\/b> Please be informed that there will be a <\/span>nonrefundable<\/b> tuition deposit fee of PhP 10,000.00 if the student chooses to withdraw from the program.<\/span><\/p>\n
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6. Upload proof of payment to the EmpowerED dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\n
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For further details on the different financial aid programs, please email law@uap.asia<\/a>.
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[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”F.A.Q.s” icon_color=”#ec9715″ open_icon_color=”#ec9715″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ title_text_color=”#ec9715″ title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”left” body_ul_position=”inside” body_link_text_color=”#ec9715″ custom_margin=”||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Where is UA&P Law located?<\/strong>
UA&P Law is located in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.<\/p>\n
Are you accepting new students?<\/strong>
The first round of accepting applications will start on 22 January 2024 and end on 22 March 2024. The second round will start on 08 April 2024 and end on 17 May 2024. The third and last round will start on 27 May 2024 and end on 21 June 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n
Are you accepting transferees?<\/strong>
Except in highly exceptional circumstances, those wishing to transfer to UA&P Law\u2019s Juris Doctor Program would have to start again from 1st year.<\/p>\n
So the units I have earned won\u2019t be credited?<\/strong>
Except in highly exceptional circumstances, UA&P Law does not credits units earned in other schools by transferees.<\/p>\n
Will the qualifying interview be held face-to-face or online?<\/strong>
The qualifying interview will take place onsite on UA&P campus. Designated date, time, and venue will be emailed to the applicant.<\/p>\n
When will classes start? Are classes online, face-to-face, or hybrid?<\/strong>
Classes will start in August. For now, the direction of the University is to go for face-to-face classes next school year.<\/p>\n
Do you have a night program for working students?<\/strong>
Majority of the classes for UA&P Law\u2019s Juris Doctor Program are held starting 5:30 pm and may end no later than 9:30 pm during weekdays to accommodate students who are working, while classes on Saturdays usually start in the morning and end by late afternoon.<\/p>\n
How much is the tuition fee?<\/strong>
Our tuition fee rates are of levels usually for a top tier law school in Metro Manila or the country. An as discussed below, we offer financial assistant in the form of scholarships or grants to qualified students.<\/p>\n
What are the scholarships that are available?<\/strong>
The grants that are available for scholars are Financial Assistance and Academic Merit. Students that are granted Financial Assistance may need to render hours of service to the University through deliverables and maintain a certain General Weighted Average per semester, while those given scholarships because of Academic Merit just need to maintain a certain General Weighed Average per semester.<\/p>\n
Do you offer law refresher courses?<\/strong>
As of now, UA&P Law does not offer law refresher courses.<\/p>\n
Should the application form be submitted through email or to the admission office?<\/strong>
The applicant may submit the application form along with the required documents to our email at law@uap.asia.<\/p>\n
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