The Foundation Course is a formal, part-time, non-degree training program designed to build legal literacy and technical skills for individuals engaged or seeking engagement in paralegal work and services.

This course seeks to familiarize paralegals with the fundamentals of substantive law and aims to develop their skills in practical procedures before the courts and administrative agencies.

It consists of twenty-seven (27) modules spread over twenty-nine (29) training sessions of three (3) hours per session, or a total of ninety four (94) hours.

PTP Certificate Course Number	Training Schedule	Start of Application
PTP 35	January 24, 2026 to May 2, 2026	Closed
PTP 36	May 23, 2026 to August 22, 2026	Closed
PTP 37	September 12, 2026 to December 12, 2026	July 7, 2026 July 7, 2026 until slots are full

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Registration is conducted online. An application form will be posted on the official UP PTP Facebook account and website, and interested applicants must apply using this form, which serves as the sole method of registration. Notification of acceptance and payment instructions will be sent to successful applicants via email. Apply Now

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The Program fee is Twenty-two Thousand Pesos (P 22,000.00) per participant.

The Foundation Course adopts a blended learning format combining synchronous and asynchronous modalities. Lectures are conducted asynchronously via Google Classroom, where a series of recorded video lectures are posted weekly for trainees to access at their own pace. Synchronous activities, such as the interactive Q&A Forum every Saturday, are held via Zoom. Additionally, two hybrid Saturday sessions are offered per batch, giving participants the option to attend in person. The specific dates for these hybrid sessions will be announced during the training proper.

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LECTURE MATERIALS

The handouts of all “knowledge” modules, which have been prepared by the Lecturer, are to be distributed online (soft copies) and are intended to be read and studied by the trainee at his/her own pace and convenience.

VIRTUAL LEARNING SERIES (VLS)

Asynchronous online modular delivery of bundled 2-3 modules using Google Classroom and other appropriate online platforms for the preparation and delivery of lectures weekly.

INTERACTIVE Q&A FORUM

A live, synchronous, interactive Q&A forum between trainees and lecturers for each Virtual Learning Series

TEMP CHECK

Mentorship and group activity which applies the basic legal doctrines and principles as well as rudiments of legal writing and legal research.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

1. Submission of all evaluation forms for all modules

2. Submission of two (2) case digests

3. Submission of one (1) simple legal document

4. Presentation of Group Report for Temp Check

5. Passing marks for all pop quizzes

The 27 Modules will cover a total of 94 training hours, excluding the estimated hours to be spent by trainee for the assignment/tasks for practical applications of learnings and the corresponding performance assessment tools.

A limited number of participants will be accepted for the Program. The PTP Committee reserves the right to allocate the slots among different sectors (i.e., private law practice, government, civil society organizations, non-paralegals) as to allow for varied representation and equitable opportunity among prospective participants.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday (except holidays) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tel. Nos.: 8925-5855, 8920-5514 loc. 313 and 314

Mobile Nos: 0917 5805954 & 0905 4330753

Email: ptp_law.upd@up.edu.ph

Testimonials

The PTP training is worth it. It is a very competitive training program. The lecturers and mentors are the best in the field, and efficient in their methods of teaching. The knowledge and skills taught in the program are very useful both inside and outside of work.

It has been an honor to be trained and be certified by the Paralegal Training Program of the UP Law Center. The training has truly brought out the best of me.

A fulfilling and exciting experience that isn't solely for paralegals or people who wish to be paralegals, but also for anyone who wants to build a strong foundation and appreciation for their understanding of law.

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