University of Cebu

Cebu City

COLLEGE OF LAW

COURSE SYLLABUS

I. COURSE NUMBER:JD 111

II. COURSE TITLE:Introduction to Law

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION :A general study given to freshmen, providing for an overview of the various aspects of the concept of law, with emphasis on the relationship between law, jurisprudence, equity, courts, society and public policy, presented through selected provisions of law, cases, and other materials depicting settled principles and current developments, both local and international, including a review of the evolution of the Philippine legal system.

IV. COURSE PREREQUISITE:N/A

V. COURSE CREDIT:1 unit

VI. GENERAL OBJECTIVES :The course is designed to provide the students with an overview of the law, the legal system, legal concepts, procedure, terminology, and current issues in law.

VII. COURSE OUTLINE :

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

CONTENTS

TIME ALLOTMENT

STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

At the end of the course, the students are expected to learn/cite/explain:

The definition, classification, characteristics and sources of law

The effectivity, effect and application of laws

The various foreign legal system that had influenced Philippine laws and legal system

The qualifications and procedure for admission to the legal profession

The basic principles, legal terminologies, issues, and rules concerning: a) Persons and Human Relations; b) Marriage and Family Relations; c) Property; d) Obligations and Contracts; e) Succession; and f) Torts and Damages.

The meaning, nature and purpose of the Constitution

The inherent powers of the state

The Branches of Government / Its nature, powers and functions

The Bill of Rights

The concept and basic rules concerning: a) Separation of Powers; b) Delegation of Powers; c) Parens Patriae; d) Acts of State; e) State Immunity from Suit

The concept, grounds, and procedure for impeachment of impeachable officials under the 1987 Constitution

The definition and historical background of criminal law

The fundamental principles, legal terminologies, and rules of criminal law

The concept of remedial law

Overview of the basic stages of ordinary civil actions and criminal actions

Definition, nature, and kinds of a) Special Civil Actions; b) Special Proceedings; and c) Provisional Remedies

Definition, nature, kinds and rules of evidence

Definition of labor law and social legislation

Regulation of recruitment and placement activities

Conditions of employment

Unfair labor practices

Kinds of employment and termination of employment

I. Introduction

Law, its concept, and classification

Effect and Application of Laws

The Philippine Legal System

The Legal Profession

II. Civil Law

Persons and Human Relations

Marriage and Family Relations

Property

Obligations and Contracts

Succession; and

Torts and Damages.

III. Political Law and the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

The Philippine Government and Constitution

Inherent Powers of the State

The Bill of Rights

IV. Criminal Law

Definition, historical background, and basic principles of criminal law

V. Remedial Law

Civil Procedure

Special Civil Action,

Special Proceedings

Provisional Remedies

Criminal Procedure

Rules of Evidence

VI. Labor and Social Legislation

Fundamental Rules and Policies of Labor and Social Legislation

3 hrs

6 hrs

2 hrs

1.5 hrs

2 hrs

1.5 hrs

Lectures / Graded Interactions / Case Study / Quizzes / Prelim, Semi-Final, Midterm and Final Examinations

I. Textbook:

Introduction to Law, 2003 Edition, by Rolando A. Suarez

II. Other resources:

The Civil Code of the Philippines

The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

The Revised Penal Code

The Revised Rules of Court

The Labor Code of the Philippines

Selected cases decided by the Supreme Court

VIII. EVALUATIVE MEASURES :The students shall be evaluated and rated based on their performance in the classroom recitations, quizzes, and the preliminary, semi-final, midterm and final examinations.

IX. COURSE REQUIREMENTS :The official grading system of the University of Cebu College of Law will be followed, to wit:

a. Class Standing (Prelim/Semi-Final Exam, Recitations, Quizzes and Assignments)..40%

b. Midterm / Final Examination..60%

Prepared by: ATTY. JOE VINSON M. EMPACES Approved by: DEAN BALDOMERO C. ESTENZO

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