DLSU Law Students Secure 3rd Runner-Up in National IP Law Debate Competition
A team of three students from the De La Salle University Tañada-Diokno School of Law (DLSU-TDSOL) recently brought home a 3rd-runner up finish in the prestigious IP Circle League: Debate, a nationwide inter-law school competition held at the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). The team was fielded by the DLSU Law Moot and Debate Society (LAMDES), the premiere moot and debate organization of DLSU-TDSOL.
The IP Circle League: Debate is a rigorous competition that delves into the complexities and nuances of Philippine Intellectual Property Law. Over 30 students from various law schools across the country participated in the event, which culminated in a two-week series of school-to-school matches.
Only the top five teams emerged from the preliminary rounds held last November 6, 2023. DLSU Law’s team, composed of Joshua Julius Tee, Claudette Uriko Labrador, and William Dionysius Falgui, demonstrated their exceptional debating skills by securing 2-0 record against strong teams from West Visayas State University and University of Baguio. William Dionysius Falgui earned the best speaker award for both matches, ranking third overall best speaker in the preliminaries. Their impressive performance continued onto the semi-finals on November 13, 2023, where they edged out Cor Jesu College of Law and secured a well-deserved 3rd-runner up finish.
The team’s success is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and the exceptional training they received from their coach, DLSU Law alumnus Atty. Raeyan Reposar. DLSU takes pride in its students’ academic achievements and actively encourages them to engage in extracurricular activities that foster their holistic development as future legal professionals.
Debating provides law students with an invaluable opportunity to hone their critical thinking, research, and public speaking skills, preparing them for the challenges they will face in their legal careers. DLSU remains committed to providing its students with the support and resources they need to excel in all aspects of their legal education.
