
College of Law Admissions

College of Law
The DLSU-D College of Law prepares aspiring legal professionals to master the law with purpose, critical thinking, and unyielding integrity. Guided by dedicated legal scholars and a supportive academic community, our Juris Doctor program empowers future lawyers to advance ethical practice, champion human rights, and serve the common good.
Admissions Calendar
College of Law First Semester AY 2026-2027
Application Period
February 09, 2026 - June 17 17, 2026
Interview Schedule
Please wait for the official interview notice.
Confirmation Period
May 04 – July 30, 2026
Enrollment Period
To be provided by the Office of the University Registrar
Law Admissions Test Schedules
JRD First Semester AY 2026-2027
Start of Application: February 09, 2025 DSAT Time: 9:00am
Important Reminders:
Orientation Requirement: Attendance at the orientation is required. Applicants who fail to attend will not be permitted to take the Law Admissions Test.
Admissions Interview: Only qualified applicants will advance to an interview conducted by the College of Law Screening Panel.
Law Admisions Test Schedules | Deadline of Online Application | Online Orientation | Release of LAT Results | Interview Schedules | Release of Qualified Applicants | Confirmation Period | Enrollment Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ONLINE EXAM
April 18, 2026 | April 08, 2025 | Aprl 11, 2026 | April 27,2026 | Please wait for the official interview notice | May 11, 2026 | May 11 - June 30, 2026 | To be provided by the Office of the University Registrar |
ONSITE EXAM
June 20, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | None | June 29, 2026 | July 13, 2026 | July 13 - 30, 2026 |
Admissions Procedure
STEP 1: APPLICATION
Create your DLSU-D Admission Portal account through this link
- Fill out the required fields in your admissions account and upload the following pre-admission documents:
Official Transcript of Records with GPA.
Note: GPA must be 86 and above (If your Transcript of Records does not display your GPA, please include a copy of your Certificate of GPA)
- Latest 2"x2" photo with name tag and on white background
- PSA-issued birth certificate
- PSA-issued marriage certificate (for married female applicants only)
Latest Fit to Study Certificate (for applicants with a declared disability).
- Submit your online application to generate your DLSU-D application form
STEP 2: VALIDATION
- Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable ₱1,500.00 application fee.
- Click “Proceed to Payment Portal” (if the page does not proceed, turn off your popup blocker on your browser)
From the Payment Portal select “Payments” (upper left on laptop/PC device and upper right on mobile device)
then click PAY.
- You may choose on any of the following:
- MAYA (debit card and credit card)
- QRPH (e-wallet and online banking)
- Check the Payment Portal for a “Paid” status after a successful payment.
STEP 3: EXAMINATION
- Check the Admissions Portal to view your official LAT schedule. Kindly secure a copy of your assigned schedule,
as this will serve as your official test permit. - The LAT is offered in two modalities, online and onsite. Each scheduled test has a counterpart modality posted on the Center for Admissions website
Wear comfortable and appropriate clothing.
- For Online Test Preparation
- Attend the mandatory LAT orientation, scheduled one week before the actual test.
(Applicants who failed to attend the orientation will not be allowed to take the Law Admissions Test) Ensure you have the following:
- Stable internet connection
- Quiet, well-lit testing environment
- Device with a camera and microphone
- Attend the mandatory LAT orientation, scheduled one week before the actual test.
- For Onsite Test Preparation
Bring the following on the examination day:
- Valid government-issued ID, company ID, or school ID
- Two sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers
- For Online Test Preparation
- LAT must be taken on the assigned schedule. Failure to take the test on your assigned date will result in forfeiture of the non-refundable and non-transferable application fee.
- You may take the LAT only once per school year (The test result is valid for one school year)
Retaking the LAT is not permitted.
STEP 4: INTERVIEW
- For qualified applicants, the interview schedule will be provided via the DLSU-D Admissions Portal. Applicants will
undergo an interview conducted by the College of Law Interviewing and Screening Panel. After the interview, check the application status via DLSU-D Admissions Portal and/or registered email address
within five (5) working days.
STEP 5: CONFIRMATION
- Check the DLSU-D Admissions Portal account within three (3) working days for confirmation updates.
STEP 6: ENROLLMENT
- Submit the documentary requirements to the 0ffice of the University Registrar during the designated schedule.
See the list of documentary requirements
- Follow the enrollment schedule and procedures in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.
Reminder: Students must undergo medical examinations at accredited polyclinics; check the DLSU-D Admissions Portal for schedules and complete procedures.
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