NEWS|PolSci students learn legal writing, drafting of legal forms

PolSci students learn legal writing, drafting of legal forms

Lianne Ruth Pagaduan

Association of Political Science Students (APSS) held a second Paralegal Training for the Academic Year 2022-2023 conducted at PHINMA University of Pangasinan Gymnasium last September 29, 2022.

As one of the fast-growing populations in the university, the Association of Political Science Students strengthens its community through event programs that aim to educate and prepare its members for their chosen career paths.

In line with its goal to develop competence among Political Science students, APSS conducted the Paralegal Training with the topic Legal Writing and Drafting of Legal Forms. The event chairpersons chose the topic to help the students, especially those planning to study law, prepare for one of the subjects in the legal education curriculum and the legal profession itself.

"In our nature of work, it is essential for us to know how to put other people's concern or issues into writing," Ms. Trisha Galang, one of the event chairpersons and a student who works part-time at a law firm, said in an interview.

"Every detail must be accurate from the name, date, amount, place, [and all other details]. As a beginner on this field, I always seek help and guidance from my seniors at work. However, after the last paralegal training, I can confidently say that from then on, I can do my job properly without burdening anyone." she adds.

Atty. Danielle D. Bunquin, an alumna and a litigation lawyer, spearheaded the discussion on the topic. A workshop was also done for the participants to practice their knowledge in legal writing by drafting a demand letter.

The first Paralegal Training spearheaded by APSS commenced last July 19, 2022, in partnership with the Supreme Student Council. Dr. Elmer D. Noriega discussed parliamentary Procedures and Policy-Making Processes to the student leaders of different organizations at PHINMA University of Pangasinan.

During the training on policy-making, the student leaders learned how to write resolutions and their importance in every organization's decision-making process. A workshop was also conducted where student leaders drafted their organization's budget resolutions and presented them in front.

After these two constructive pieces of training, the Association of Political Science Students plans to have another Paralegal Training for its members. For its third and last installment this academic year, the organization will be preparing for a Paralegal Training on a chosen topic in January 2023.

ON LEGAL WAYS- APSS held Paralegal Training 2022-2023.

Photo from University of Pangasinan Association of Political Science Students Facebook Page