RUCJ College of Law – Ateneo de Zamboanga University

Rosendo U Castillo Jr
College of Law

RUCJ College of Law Mission:

As a College of Law, the Ateneo de Zamboanga University College of Law’s mission is the formation of men and women honed by the exacting standards of Jesuit educational institutions into men and women of competence, committed to the cause of the rule of law, and conscious of their vital role in society and in their duty to serve the community, especially the poor and marginalized respecting each individual’s integrity and a deep abiding faith in God.

Objectives:

Train legal professionals who embody excellence and leadership in the practice of law;
Create lawyers who contribute to the advancement of the legal profession and uphold human rights;
Develop professionals who are able to express legal conviction in forceful oral and written communication substantiated by faith that does justice.
Train lawyers enriched in the Ignatian Values who would take up the cause of the poor and victims of injustice who have no money to engage the services of lawyers.

Academic Programs

Juris Doctor (Non-thesis) Program

Juris Doctor is four year non-thesis program that integrates Jesuit teachings and values to mold future lawyers to be men and women for others- lawyers with a healthy respect for the rule of law and justice.

Master of Laws (LL.M) Program

In partnership with the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law (ALS), the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Rosendo U Castillo Jr College of Law LL.M program aims to produce legal scholars with advanced knowledge and skills in various legal fields, with a focus on research, international law, and dispute resolution.

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