The book is published by Central Bookstore.[/caption]A law student's life is filled with drudgery. But, as Blas Ople said, "Every one of us has his proud moments that seem to recapitulate all past struggles---that lift us from our plain and humdrum lives to an exalted state."
I just recently have one such moment. In August this year, the Philippine Association of Law Schools (PALS) organized a nationwide essay writing contest for law students.
Out of the participants from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, ten finalists would be chosen. Of the ten, three would be declared winners.
Why I said I recently have my proud moment? Lest you be misled, I didn't win. Here are the winners:
- 1st Place: Archimedes D. Suganob of St. Mary's College of Law, Tagum City.
- 2nd Place: Julius Caesar Domingo of St. Mary's University, Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya.
- 3rd Place: Euangeli P. Doromal of Cor Jesu College, Digos City.
I'm proud that two of the winners come from Mindanao. I think they all deserve to win, for how can a lowly man like me beat a mathematician/physicist, a Roman Emperor, and an angel?
Seriously, though, I'm proud because PALS has this little book called "In The Eyes of Law Students: The Secret Formula of Teaching Law," which contains, among others, the essays of the winners and ten other finalists.
What of it?
Nothing, except that I'm one of the finalists and my essay is in the book. If you're someone who has a literary pretensions, seeing your work published is like releasing the feces that have been inside your stomach for quite a while.
No wonder, people say "Sakses!" after defecating.
