Reading List and Tips by Atty. Wilwayco

Dianna Louise R. Wilwayco Ateneo Law School 2013 General Pointers: • I studied at least 8 hours a day Monday-Friday. The only time I studied on weekends was when I foresaw that I would not be able to reach my weekly quota. I also made sure that I had adequate exercise (7 hours a week from May to August, and 1 hour from September to October. Yes, I exercised during Pre-Week). I always had a hearty breakfast, a heavy lunch, and a very light dinner. During the actual Bar examinations, I avoided starch and limited myself to brown carbs. I also ate 1 big Fuji apply during lunch breaks. J • My weekly quota depended on: (1) the subject I was reviewing for, (2) the number of review materials I had selected for a particular subject, and (3) the number of pages each of my materials had. Considering these factors, I read about 100-150 pages every day. On a very good day, I could read up to 250 pages (this happened only, like, twice. Hehe). Depending on the text, I could read 15-25 pages per hour. • Early on I decided to do only two full readings, excluding Pre-Week. Even if I read 2-3 books on a particular subject, I still considered it as one reading. I tried to avoid “peaking” too soon. In law school, I stuck with two readings for class and for exams, and so I relied on the same technique that worked for me. • For my first reading, I spent two weeks on the major subjects, and one week for minor subjects. I followed this schedule strictly, except for Civil and Remedial Law, to which I allotted two and a half weeks each. I gave myself allowances just in case I had “off” days. • I started reviewing on May 4. Following my study strategy as mentioned above ensured that I finished my first reading by the end of July. • For my second reading, I dedicated one week each per subject. This time, I followed the mirror method. By the time I finished my second reading it was already Pre-Week. • During Pre-week, I also followed the mirror method. For the first week, I studied Labor Law on Monday morning until Tuesday night, followed by Political Law from Wednesday until Saturday noon. For the succeeding weeks, I took half the day off on Mondays. Consequently, I started reviewing for the minor subject Monday afternoon until Wednesday morning (give or take, this will spill over to the afternoon). Then from Wednesday afternoon until Friday night, I would be studying the major subject. • During the entire Bar review, I listened to various study playlists. I had an upbeat playlist (mostly Zedd, David Guetta, etc) to wake me up. I also had an intense playlist that altered my brainwaves so that it would be in the zone (Joe Hisahishi’s compositions. If you know Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, or Princess Mononoke, you’ll know the music. Otherwise, if you go to Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen, that’s the playlist). Be careful though, because my intense playlist is really intense. After listening to it for 4 hours, you’ll probably need to take a break. Seryosong intense siya. • As much as possible, I no longer studied on Saturdays. I tried to relax and meditate at least 30 minutes before I slept. Lights off at 9pm, and I was asleep at 10pm at the latest. I drank 1 capsule of 5HTP before bed. I woke up 4am every Sunday. I performed exercises to wake up my body (this is comprised mostly of a series of pokes on selected pressure points so that my brain and body are awake and in the zone). I drank two cups of green tea with honey, Berocca, 1000mg Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and 1000 mg B-12. Books: Political Law First Reading

Second Reading

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Fr. Bernas, Primer Justice Nachura, Political Law Outline Justice Agra, Admin/PubCorp/PubOff/LocGov Powerpoint Presentations Atty. Sarmiento, PIL Fr. Bernas, Primer Justice Nachura, Political Law Outline (those included in the Syllabus that were not part of the Primer; non-Consti topics) • San Beda Memory Aid • Fr. Bernas, Primer (only Arts. III, VI-IX) • Justice Nachura, Political Law Outline (non-Consti topics) • San Beda Memory Aid (scanned new jurisprudence only) • ASIL PIL Reviewer NONE • • • • • •

Dianna Louise R. Wilwayco Ateneo Law School 2013 Labor Law First Reading

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Civil Law First Reading

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Dean Del Castillo, Regina Persons Reviewer (supplemented by Sempio-Dy and updated by my Victoria notes/charts) Dean Del Castillo, Regina Property Reviewer (updated by my 2nd year Victoria Property Reviewer) Balane, Jottings and Jurisprudence on Civil Law (Succession) Balane, Dot Nava ObliCon Reviewer Dean Villanueva, Sales Outline Dean Villanueva, Agency, Trusts, and Partnership Outline Zuniga, Credit Transactions Reviewer Sempio-Dy, Conflict of Laws Jurado, Lease Jurado, Torts and Damages Padilla, Damages (only to clarify some topics that were not thoroughly discussed in Jurado) Dean Delos Angeles, Land Titles Notes and Powerpoint Presentation Codal: For everything Dean Del Castillo, Regina Persons Reviewer Dean Del Castillo, Regina Property Review Balane, Champ Notes (Succession) Balane, Dot Nava ObliCon Reviewer Codal Note: I just studied the big 4 subcomponents of Civil Law. I was pressed for time since I had only 1 week to finish my second reading for Civil Law, so I had to rely on the Codal for everything else CODAL, CODAL, CODAL!!! A. Sta. Maria, Updated jurisprudence for Persons CODAL

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Co-Untian, Tax Digests Mickey Ingles, Tax 1 & 2 Reviewer Sacdalan-Cassasola, Codal Pierre Reyes, Tax 1 & 2 Reviewer Sacdalan-Cassasola, Codal Pierre Reyes, Tax 1 & 2 Reviewer Sacdalan-Cassasola, Codal San Sebastian Survey of cases (forgot who prepared it)

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Dean Villanueva, Commercial Law Reviewer Sundiang-Aquino, Commercial Law Reviewer

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Pre-Week Saturday Night Taxation Law First Reading

Second Reading Pre-Week Saturday Night Mercantile Law First Reading

Abad, Labor Law Compendium Chan, Labor Law Reviewer Chan, Labor Law Reviewer Ateneo BarOps Reviewer Chan, Labor Law Reviewer (with cut-outs from Ateneo BarOps Reviewer that were missing from Chan) Chan, Labor Law Pre-Week: I was NOT able to read this anymore since I got it at around 8pm. Stick with the book since it’s much more comprehensive anyway though a little outdated.

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Dianna Louise R. Wilwayco Ateneo Law School 2013 Second Reading Pre-Week Saturday Night Criminal Law First Reading

Second Reading Pre-Week Saturday Night Remedial Law First Reading

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Dean Abad, Negotiable Instruments Law Made Easy Sundiang-Aquino, Commercial Law Reviewer Starr Weigand, Commercial Law Reviewer (selected topics only) Sundiang-Aquino, Commercial Law Reviewer Dimaampao, Commercial Law Reviewer Dimaampao, Commercial Law Last Minute Notes (23-page handout)

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Gregorio, Criminal Law Reviewer (take note that this was last edited in 2008, and there has been plenty of jurisprudence and laws that have been passed) San Beda Memory Aid Codal San Beda Memory Aid Codal San Beda Memory Aid Codal San Sebastian updated jurisprudence Codal

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Saturday Night Ethics First Reading

Second Reading

Pre-Week Saturday Night

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Dean Riano, Civil Procedure 1 & 2, Criminal Procedure, Evidence Festin, Special Procedure Codal San Beda Memory Aid (had to edit portions of it because some were misleading and outdated already) Codal Dean Riano, Civil Procedure 1 & 2, Criminal Procedure, Evidence (I just scanned the headings and read only the portions I highlighted) Codal San Beda Memory Aid (SpecPro only)

• Agpalo, Legal and Judicial Ethics • Antiquerra, Legal Ethics • Paño, Legal Ethics • Ateneo BarOps Reviewer • Codal • Antiquerra, Legal Ethics • Paño, Legal Ethics • Ateneo BarOps Reviewer • Codal • Ateneo BarOps Reviewer NONE

Last minute tips: • Do NOT panic. Relax. You survived law school. You’ll live through this. • Make sure you have enough sleep to sustain you for at least 12 hours for the actual Bar examinations. • Also, make sure your penmanship is legible. Write in PRINT instead of script. Practice your penmanship if necessary. • Manage your time well. Make sure that when you answer the exam, you have enough time to review your answers. During the actual Bar examinations, I read all of the questions first before I wrote my answer on the exam booklet. I wrote short answers on the questionnaire as I scanned the exam (For example, I wrote “No, violates separation of powers doctrine). Whenever I got stumped in one question, I immediately moved on to

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the next. Scanning the entire examination also allowed me to see if the possible answers to the earlier questions were found in the latter part of the questionnaire. Your answer should follow ALAC: (1) Answer, (2) Legal basis, (3) Analysis, and (4) Conclusion. The first sentence should briefly state your categorical answer to the question. Take a stand as early as possible. For example, if the question asks whether a governmental act is constitutional, you should answer like this: “No, the proposed bill is unconstitutional, because it violates the doctrine of separation of powers and the equal protection clause.” Your Legal basis should cite the applicable principle, statute, or jurisprudence as is. The third part of your answer should explain how the legal basis you cited applies to the present case/issue. Your last sentence should reiterate the stand you made in the first sentence. Be mindful of the examiner. The examiner only has 2-5 minutes to check your exam booklet. Make his/her job easier by: (1) writing legibly, (2) answering direct to the point, (3) organizing your thoughts before answering, and (4) using key words. Always pray for guidance before every exam. Always give thanks after every exam, regardless of your feelings on how you answered.