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frequently asked questions?

  • what is AB legal management?

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management (LM) is an interdisciplinary study with a curriculum focused on law integrated with essential aspects of business management. The purpose of the program is to develop the study of law within the framework of business management. Its ultimate goal is to develop students to become leaders and managers of the twenty-first century, equipped with the knowledge of management principles and business laws for good governance and attuned to the environment of globalized business. Program courses are designed to provide students with adequate knowledge of laws and business management principles, empowering them to create ethical and legally sound business solutions or strategies in the service of the local and the global community.

  • is legal management a pre-law course?

Yes, Legal Management can be an excellent choice for a pre-law course as it equips graduates with law-related knowledge, while also providing them with essential business skills which can build a strong foundation for law school. 

  • which senior high school strand is more aligned with the legal management program?

The Legal Management program falls under the discipline cluster of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS). However, any senior high school strand can qualify due to the versatility of the program. 

  • what is the curriculum offered in the legal management program?

learn more at the official UST website

AB legal management provides the usual general education courses and electives offered by UST's Faculty of Arts and Letters, along with this, you may view the major courses in all 4 years of LM below:

  • what career opportunities are available for legal management graduates?

BA in Legal Management graduates are competent to work as the following:

  • legal assistant

  • legal staff

  • legal clerk

  • legal researcher

  • legal analyst

  • law office administrative manager

  • legal compliance specialist.

On business management side, they can work as:

  • human resources manager

  • human resources specialist

  • entrepreneur

  • government employee / official

  • public administrator

  • contract management specialist

  • what is the difference between legal management and business administration?

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management (LM) is an interdisciplinary study with a curriculum focused on law integrated with essential aspects of business management. The purpose of the program is to develop the study of law within the framework of business management. Its ultimate goal is to develop students to become leaders and managers of the twenty-first century, equipped with the knowledge of management principles and business laws for good governance and attuned to the environment of globalized business. Program courses are designed to provide students with adequate knowledge of laws and business management principles, empowering them to create ethical and legally sound business solutions or strategies in the service of the local and the global community.

 

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program offers a wide range of specialized majors, namely Business Economics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, and Marketing Management. The program focuses on the interrelationship of the different functional areas of business. It equip students with technical and practical knowledge in making informed business decisions.

  • are there any extracurricular activites i can participate in with UST legal management?

The UST Legal Management Society (LMSOC) hosts a variety of extracurricular activities such as the highly anticipated LM Week, Annual General Membership Meeting, numerous seminars and video podcasts, film viewings, leader conferences, and more. The recently held LM Week, in particular, featured events including a mini-concert, a quiz bee, a multi-sports one day league, career talk, and a student zone with fun activities and booths. On top of that, students may also participate in broader faculty and campus events.

  • what is the mode of instruction for A.Y. 2025-2026?

In a memorandum dated April 29, 2022, the OVRAA announced that the enriched virtual mode (EVM) will remain the default mode of instructional delivery for all programs in UST even as the University continues to expand limited face-to-face (F2F) classes to several programs.

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