Law student interns successfully complete internship program
The all-women batch of law student interns finish their internship program with firsthand experience in people's lawyering.
August 24, 2024
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The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers is a nationwide voluntary association of human rights lawyers in the Philippines, committed to the defense, protection, and promotion of human rights, especially of the poor and the oppressed.

LOOK: On August 23, 2024, the first all-women batch of law student interns from Adamson University, Arellano University, and the University of the Philippines graduated from their internship with the NUPL. During their program, they attended hearings and provided legal assistance to lawyers of NUPL-NCR and NUPL National Office in their current cases and advocacies, such as the civil case for damages filed by activist Teddy Casiño and congressional hearings on the war on drugs. They shared their reflections on experiencing people’s lawyering amidst the harsh realities of the justice system and standing on the side of the oppressed and marginalized.

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NUPL At Nineteen

NUPL At Nineteen

“There is nothing more fulfilling than to be devoted to defending our clients and people who work for social change. We shall be with them as they embark on militant actions, engage in empowering undertakings and in the process, strengthen and further unite their ranks. Our commitment to our struggling people is what makes us people’s lawyers.”

On the criminal charges of grave threat against VP Sara Duterte

On the criminal charges of grave threat against VP Sara Duterte

The validity of Sara Duterte’s indictment for grave threat is being questioned in light of the Supreme Court ruling in Ombudsman v. Court of Appeals (G.R. No. 146486, March 4, 2005). According to the ruling, an “impeachable officer cannot be criminally prosecuted for the same offenses which constitute grounds for impeachment”. In applying such ruling in relation to the indictment of Sara Duterte, the following points should be considered:

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