13/07/2026
At MU Law, my professors were known for hard recitations and heavy reading assignments that always seemed to demand more time than I had as a working student. Back then, I often saw them as strict and unyielding. But now, as a lawyer, I know that they were preparing me for challenges I had yet to understand.
When graduation came, I was hesitant to take the Bar immediately, even though my classmates were eager to do so. I felt unprepared and doubted whether I was truly ready. But the support from the entire MU Law community was so loud and warm that there was no room for the doubts that tried to linger in my mind. Looking back now, I am glad I did. Despite having only about two to three months of focused Bar review, I made it through. All of my classmates made it through as well.
During Bar review, their support never stopped. Beyond the review sessions, I would receive messages from professors sharing current events that might come out in the examinations or simply checking in on me. Ma’am Chai was also very helpful with all the required documents.
When the Bar examinations finally came, their support remained just as constant. They prepared packed lunches and Bar kits and made sure I had everything I needed on exam days. The band that welcomed us on all three exam mornings made the experience feel less lonely and reminded me that I was part of something bigger. It felt like one large support system quietly carrying us through one of the most difficult moments of our lives. By the last day, when I walked out of the gates after the final examination and saw everyone waiting outside, I was on the verge of tears. Their support was that genuine.
Somewhere along the way, passing the Bar stopped being my only goal. I wanted to make my professors proud. The same professors who once called on me during recitations and assigned readings that seemed impossible to finish were the very people cheering me on when it mattered most.
If there is one thing I know for certain, it is that I would not be a lawyer today without my MU Law professors. I am a lawyer because they challenged me, believed in me, and stood by me when I needed them most. For that, I will always be grateful.
Atty. Loren Kris P. Catulong
Legal Officer, Government Institution
