Applications for conversion of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degrees to Juris Doctor (JD) Degrees is now OPEN.

Who is eligible for migration?

Those who obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree prior to 2014 may apply for migration to Juris Doctor degree.

How to apply for migration?

1. Download and accomplish the Application Letter which may be downloaded through this address: https://cpu.edu.ph/forms/law/CPU-LAW-Application-for-Migration.pdf

2. Place an online request for copies of your Transcript of Records and Diploma bearing the Juris Doctor degree and pay the Processing Fees at the CPU Business Office. The request can be accomplished through this address: https://cpu.edu.ph/registrar/request-form-collegiate-and-post-graduate/

IMPORTANT: In filling out the online request form, do not click any of the boxes for “Document/s to be requested”. Instead, on the “Remarks/Comments” section found at the bottom of the form, fill out the blank with “For Migration of LLB to JD Degree”.

3. Email a scanned copy of the completed Application Form to lawsec@cpu.edu.ph and submit the original hard copy either personally or through courier to:

The Dean
College of Law
Central Philippine University
Lopez Jaena St., Jaro, Iloilo City 5000

If applying through a representative, the representative must submit a notarized Special Power of Attorney signed by the applicant, a photocopy of the representative’s valid ID (bring the original ID for comparison upon claiming the documents), and a photocopy of the applicant’s valid ID.

4. Upon submission of the original completed Application Letter, you will receive updates at the email address provided in the Application Letter regarding your application.

For inquiries, contact the College of Law at (033)3291971 local 1061 or email lawsec@cpu.edu.ph.