Scope of Applicability
- Governs summer term classes not regularly scheduled in the approved law curriculum by LEB.
Requirement for Permit to Conduct Summer Classes
- Law schools must obtain a permit from LEB to conduct summer classes.
- Classes conducted without a permit will not earn credit.
Summer Term Duration
- Minimum of six (6) consecutive weeks.
- Includes legal and special holidays, midterm and final exam days, and special activities.
Maximum Academic Load for Students
- Students can enroll in a maximum of nine (9) units during summer term.
- No overload allowed under any circumstances.
Class Hours Requirement
- Minimum required hours for lecture and practicum/apprenticeship per credit unit to comply with LEB Memorandum No. 10, Series of 2017.
Application Period for Permits
- Applications must be filed at least fifteen (15) days before summer term start.
- The 15-day count begins upon LEB's receipt of the application.
- No action within 15 days is deemed approval, subject to later adjustments.
Application Form and Contents
- Filed in triplicate as prescribed by the LEB Chairman.
- Must include:
- Subject titles to be offered
- Academic weight of each subject
- Class days and schedules
- Total class hours per subject
Required Signatories on Applications
- Prepared and signed by the Registrar.
- Countersigned by the Dean of the law school.
- Noted by the President or authorized substitute of the higher education institution.
Recommended Subjects for Summer Term
- Only electives, or subjects with two (2) units or fewer, are recommended due to limited term duration.
Handling of Incomplete or Improper Applications
- Applications incomplete, unsigned, or improperly formatted are not considered filed and will not be processed.
Penalties for Violations
- Late filing of permit applications: Fine of P100 per day of delay.
- Violations of permit, term duration, academic load, or class hour rules: Treated as unlawful acts with penalties under Section 32 of LEB Memorandum Order No. 2, including fines between P5,000 to P50,000.
Effectivity of the Guidelines
- Effective fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Requires deposit of a copy in the National Administrative Register of the University of the Philippines Law Center.