21 MMSU law students earn LSP certification for limited practice
By Myrrha Prima Rosa Muli
A group of 21 MMSU College of Law (COL) students took their oath as law student practitioners (LSPs) today October 15, 2026. 20 of whom received Level 2 Certification while the other one received a Level 1 Certificate.
The oath-taking ceremony was administered by Hon. Maria Corazon Labrador, Executive Judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 18 in Batac City. The students were accompanied by COL Dean Brian Jay Corpuz and faculty members Atty. Ma. Saniata Marcos and Atty. Jenrietta Camille Rivera.
In this batch of newly inducted LSPs, David Joshua Funtilla is the sole recipient of Level 1 Certification. Under this certification, he may perform authorized legal activities, such as conducting client interviews, providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, and assisting in public interest initiatives, subject to the supervision of a qualified lawyer.
Meanwhile, the 20 new Level 2 LSPs are Rex Antonius Morales, Ninotchka Jade Andres, Vonkeizer Bulan, Dana Meryll Gapas, Drexel Kit Delos Santos, Leianne Zyra Calderon, Khristal Caila Rosete, Jeriko Augusut Saguiguit, Sheryl Anne Umali, Dannah Lyka Cajigal, Aljon Tugaoen, Christian Lorens Adatan, John Allen Cariaga, Jan Mariah Dimaya, Ma. Angelica Ranada, Jerrick Andrei Tubera, Edimar Joshua Friala, Jireh Czarina Tolentino, and Marc Russel Morales.
By virtue of their certification, they are qualified to render legal services on top of those allowed for Level 1 LSPs, including assisting in the preparation of witness affidavits, drafting pleadings in appealed cases, appearing on behalf of clients in court, and undertaking other authorized functions under the applicable rules.
The LSPs will undergo the COL’s Clinical Legal Education Program (CLEP), which serves as an important phase of their legal education through law students may gain practical experience in legal work while helping expand access to legal assistance services for individuals and communities. It is based on Rule 138-A of the Rules of Court, which establishes the scope of legal services that certified law students may provide based on their certification level.
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