DAVAO, DAVAO DEL SUR, March 29—As they prepare to embark on the next phase of their legal careers, graduating students of the College of Law at Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. gathered for a meaningful recollection activity held on Saturday.
The activity, themed “Overcoming Doubt, Finding Strength in Faith, Perseverance, and Resilience“, provided L-4s and L-5s (fourth-year and fifth-year students) with an opportunity for self-reflection, spiritual renewal, and camaraderie before they take on the bar examination and the legal profession.
It began with an unfreezing activity, i.e. “Legal Riddles and Fun Facts”, facilitated by Michael Pintoy. This effected frenzied look among participants as the items were taken from concepts in legal education.
Assistant Dean of the College of Law, Atty. Resci Angelli Rizada-Nolasco, emphasized in her opening remarks the noteworthiness of conducting such activity by once again delving into their “deepest why” on their pursuit of legal education. This was even more concurred by her two compañeros.
In the segment of the recollection titled “Batas ng Kalikasan”, L-4s and L-5s had the chance to move around the picturesque view of the Glory Mountain of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
After the silent nature walk, they were to answer the questions: “Why did you choose this object?” and “How does it reflect your experiences, struggles, or aspirations in law and faith?“
After which, they took an Oath of Justice as led by John Rey Codilla, the chief editor of Legalese, the official student publication of JMCFI-College of Law.
In the afternoon, they proceeded to the Covenant Mountain, Paradise Garden of Eden Restored, a five-kilometer away from the Glory Mountain, for a bibliotheological discussion with Carlo Catiil, a minister of the KOJC. This was designed to inspire law school students by integrating Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KoJC) principles and biblical truths relative to the studies of Law.
Students also had the chance to tour the Prayer Mountain and enter the Kingdom of Jesus Christ Museum and Archives which houses the edifices of the rich history and tradition of the religious group.
“The whole experience brought a breather to us students! Expressing our deepest thanks to the JMCFI-COL and the KOJC for organizing this recollection event,” Deanne Aubrey Salcedo said.
Edzrapil Apil, another law graduation hopeful shared that the recollection was “memorable”, while also taking into account “the fun experiences and breathtaking views”. He added that they “were able to interact with other law students and to reconnect with nature.”
Jemimah Ganancial summed that the activity was a “nice break from the exams, although, the walking part was a bit tiring.”
“We express our heartfelt thanks to the JMCFI-College of Law and KOJC for organizing and facilitating the first-ever Recollection for Law Students. Such an important breather we all need. Plus, we gain valuable insights and it has allowed us to rediscover our whys, John Rey Codilla told JMC news.
The College of Law continues its tradition of fostering holistic growth among its students, ensuring that they are not only prepared academically but also emotionally and ethically for the noble profession ahead.
