| Philippine Law School | |
| Native Name: | Paaralan ng Batas ng Pilipinas |
| Latin Name: | Schola Iuris Philippinarum |
| Former Names: | National University |
| Motto: | "Lex et Iustitia" |
| Mottoeng: | "Law and Justice" |
| Type: | Private, nonsectarian, law school |
| Established: | 1915 |
| Founder: | Simeon Conlu Lacson |
| Founder2: | Ricardo Conlu Lacson |
| Founder3: | Mariano Fortunato Jhocson |
| Chairman: | Sabina Lacson |
| President: | Vittorio Lacson |
| Students: | 1,200 |
| Undergrad: | N/A |
| Postgrad: | 1,200 |
| Faculty: | 75 |
| Staff: | 50 |
| City: | Pasay |
| Region: | Metro Manila |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Coor: | 14.5558°N 120.996°W |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Campus Size: | 2 hectares |
| Address: | 1942 Donada Street corner San Juan |
| Free Label: | Bar passage rate |
| Free: | 85% (2023) |
| Colors: | Blue and gold |
| Athletics: | Intramural sports program |
| Nickname: | PLS Law Warriors |
| Mascot: | Scales of Justice |
The Philippine Law School (PLS), founded in 1915, is a law school in the Philippines. It formerly served as the college of law of National University.
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%).
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.