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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

There is no perfect moment. No time when you will know enough to guarantee you will get
what you want. Still at some point, imperfectly informed, with butterflies in your belly, you will still
need to act to own your unknown. And to become a lawyer? I really dont know when will be the time
but surely, I know it will come. It will be known not just to me but to the world. And I claim it.

When I was young, I really wanted to become a lawyer and that is not influenced by parents
deciding for their children. I just know I want to but I did not know until I entered law school that the
same is not easy to achieve. It requires extra effort and hard work. Staying in the four corners of the
classroom was never enough. In my own experience, Ive learned a lot more about this profession
whenever I am outside the classroom, seeing my future colleagues, if God permits, doing great jobs.

This year, the class where I belonged was so fortunate to have a very passionate professor in
Practicum whose dedication for learning and for law was beyond imagination. He made it sure to each
and everyone of us his students that we need to do our best in everything that we do, big or small.
Honestly, I was not so keen with the idea of rendering hours for practicum since I believe then that it
will take so much of my time. But the feeling was completely different the first time we visited the Hall
of Justice. I said to myself, This where I belong. This is where I want to be. I must deal with this.

The entire experience was amazing since it gave me the opportunity to experience how it feels
to be inside the court watching lawyers handle their cases and most of them are my law professors. I
got acquainted with different kinds of people, the lawyers, the law enforcers, the accused, the victims,
the plaintiffs, the defendants and even by-standers. The experience also taught me time management
which I think will really help me when I already become a lawyer since I was able to manage my studies
with all the exams, recitations together with the time I should give for court observations.

But most importantly, this course enriched my awareness about the legal system, how
important it is to fight for justice by all means necessary and of how noble this profession I am aiming
to have. Reality kills though. Even a non-law degree holder or laymen knew that in our country, and in
different parts of the world, justice is not always served. But I promised myself, I will give justice to this
profession and I will always remember why it is here in the first place and what enticed me to enter the
same. This course, the activities given to us including court observations, were once in a lifetime
experience that I will forever cherish.

I am still a third year law student right now, a little too far from becoming a real lawyer but with
hard work and perseverance, Gods continuous guidance, and persons who really believe and pushes
me to become one, just like our professor Atty. Niel Villarico, I am very certain that nothing is
impossible.

ADA MAE D. ABELLERA

St. Thomas More School of Law and Business


AUGUST 24, 2016
WEDNESDAY
9:00 A.M
Presiding Judge: JUDGE SUSANA BAUA

On august 24, 2016, I, together with my partner Revelen Solis when to the Hall of Justice and
visited Regional Trial Court, Branch 2 which is presided by Judge Susana Baua. I am so nervous, the
woman is such a strong independent woman. I am a bit scared of her aura. She really speaks with great
conviction.

She has thrown questions to the different parties counsel and acting like a terror law professor
questioning a very nervous law student during recitations. I find it funny though that those lawyers are
my professors and are the ones asking us questions during recitations and during the visit, they were
the ones being asked. Sorry maams and sirs but how vengeful but joke.

I was very excited and happy then to be witnessing an actual court proceedings. The hearing
started with a prayer and the court was utterly quiet. When Judge Baua entered, it seemed like a silent
night and no one can be heard. We were told to put our cellphones off or keep the same in silent mode
lest we can be fined if our phones ring during such hearing. Out of fear, I turned mine off.

There were several cases called. From drug case, illegal possession of firearms and even child
abuse case. I set aside my emotions during the trial of these cases while observing because I know I
really should learn such skill if I really wanted to become a good lawyer.

Procedures while must not be taken too strictly, were indeed properly observed in that Court.
Dura Lex Sed Lex. The law may be harsh but is the law.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

THURSDAY

RTC, BRANCH 1

Presiding Judge: JUDGE VIRGINIA TEHANO-ANG

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