It has produced lawyers such as Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia, a member of the class of 1923[1] who placed 8th in the Bar Examinations with a rating of 86.60%. President Diosdado Macapagal was also a PLS law student until his sophomore year, later transferring to the University of Santo Tomas. The school also produced Senate President Neptali A. Gonzales, and Atty. Anacleto R. Mangaser, who holds the third highest official general average in the history of the Bar Examinations (95.85%).
Historical marker of Site of the Philippine Law School, IntramurosSite of the Philippine Law School, Intramuros
History
Founded in 1915 by attorneys Simeon and Ricardo Conlu Lacson in collaboration with Mariano F. Jhocson Sr., the founder of the National University (Philippines), Philippine Law School was established at its first campus in Quiapo, Manila. It previously served as the College of Law of National University (Philippines) in Sampaloc, Manila.
Atty. Simeon Rene T. Lacson took over as president and oversaw the school's transfer from Intramuros to Pasay in 1958. He served the school until his death in 2009.
Today, Philippine Law School's Board of Trustees is headed by Mr. Vittorio G. Lacson (chair), with Ms. Sabina G. Lacson (president/COO) in charge of operations, and Atty. Jose Grapilon as dean.
León María Guerrero III - was ambassador to the United Kingdom (1954 to 1962), Spain (1962 to 1966), India (1966 to 1973), Mexico (1973 to 1977) and Yugoslavia (1977 to 1980)
