Webcam Incidents

Incorrect user: The person in front of the camera is not the expected one.

More than one person: Multiple people detected in the camera frame.

Nobody in front of the camera: No person is visible during required periods.

Webcam covered: The webcam is obscured or blocked.

Wrong light/posing: The lighting or user positioning is not appropriate.

Banned elements: Unauthorized objects like (Headset, external microphone, another device, etc.) detected in the webcam feed.

Suspicious behaviour: Irregular actions suggesting dishonesty or unauthorized assistance.

Not even one correct image: The system was unable to capture a valid image of the user.

Webcam rejected: System did not accept the webcam.

Configuration problem: Webcam misconfiguration detected.

No webcam: Webcam not found or connected.

CM Actions and Programs

Web navigation: Browsing the internet during the session.

Virtual machine: Use of virtual environments.

Virtual webcam: Use of emulated webcam software.

Multiple screens: Use of more than one display.

Commands: Execution of command-line instructions.

Background programs: Other software running in the background.

Early close: Closing the application or session prematurely.

Disallowed Programs

Text editor

PDF reader

Spreadsheet software

Mail clients

Communication tools

File system access

Media player

Slide viewer

Screenshot tools

Remote control software

Virtual webcam

Virtual machines (within programs) — note: marked as allowed in webcam config but prohibited in CM actions here.

All applicants are reminded that the 3rd Technical Assessment is a prerequisite to taking the LAE proper. Applicants who fail to take the 3rd Technical Assessment will not be able to take the LAE proper.

Please be advised that the 3rd Technical Assessment, which all applicants are required to take, will be held on 27 April 2025, Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

The LAE proper will be held on 4 May 2025, Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Applicants are once again advised to read the 2025 LAE Test-Taker’s Manual to help them prepare for the 3rd Technical Assessment and the LAE proper.

Due to the need to resolve technical issues encountered during the Technical Assessment held on 30 March 2025, the LAE will be rescheduled. Applicants are advised to monitor our official pages for announcements on the next Technical Assessment and the new date of the LAE proper.

Questions on the Technical Assessment and the LAE proper will be addressed in our official channels.

Applicants are reminded that the following actions are NOT ALLOWED during the LAE and will result in disqualification of the applicant:

• Going to the bathroom or otherwise going out of the camera frame during the exam;
• Closing the SMOWL Computer Monitoring Application during the exam;
• Asking someone to assist you in answering any of the exam questions;
• Researching for any answer or part of an answer in books, notebooks, or any other source;
• Using any form of scratch paper;
• Using any electronic device other than the one you will use to take the exam (computer, camera, microphone). Prohibited devices include but are not limited to: earphones, headsets, extra monitor screens, cellphones, tablets, smart watches, cameras (other than the ones required by SMOWL Computer Monitoring) and video capture devices;
• Wearing of hoodies, hats, masks, or other accessories that may cover your face or ears; and
• Reading the exam questions and answers aloud during the exam.

The above acts will be flagged by SMOWL Computer Monitoring during the Technical Assessment and feedback will be sent to the applicants of flagged behavior, if any. Applicants are also advised to perform the following acts before taking the LAE and the Technical Assessment:

• Make sure you have access to the LAE 2025 Moodle Course. You will be only given access to this course if and only if you are able to successfully complete the Technical Assessment;
• Close all unnecessary apps (SMOWL CM monitors running applications on your computer);
• SMOWL Computer Monitoring keeps track of notifications that pop up on your screen as well as your interactions with them. To avoid giving cause for suspicion and disqualification, disable notifications or, better yet, uninstall applications that may send notifications during the exam; and
• Unplug extra monitors as these may be flagged as suspicious. Make sure to have just one monitor working for the exam. Applicants are strongly advised to read the 2025 Law Aptitude Exam Test-Taker’s Manual for the instructions on how to register for the online LAE, the steps required to prepare their devices for the exam, and the disqualifying acts.

We release of the updated 2025 LAE Test-Taker's Manual, which contains the latest guidelines and instructions for the upcoming Law Aptitude Exam. This manual includes detailed steps on accessing the Moodle platform, completing the LAE Navigation activity, and registering for SMOWL, along with important technical requirements and troubleshooting tips.

To help you easily identify the changes, we have highlighted the updates from the previous version throughout the manual.

We strongly encourage all applicants to review the manual thoroughly to ensure a smooth and efficient test-taking experience.

uplaw.ph/laemanual2025v2

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Please see below the link for the LAE Manual 2025. Applicants are advised to read the manual carefully and thoroughly.

LAE Manual 2025

Applicants with SOA may upload their proof of payment via this link: https://forms.gle/DKTJevcPFdnd7For9

Please be reminded that the deadline for LAE application is today, 28 February 2025. The LAE portal will only accept applications until 11:59 PM.

Application documents will be accepted via the LAE portal beginning 17 March 2025 (Monday).

The LAE registration website is now open. LAE 2025, which will be administered online, will be held on 30 March 2025, Sunday. The application process, requirements, grounds for disqualification/disapproval of application and other pertinent information may be found in the LAE Portal under FAQs:

https://lae.law.upd.edu.ph/

Deadline for online application is on 28 February 2025, while grades and other document submissions will be accepted until 21 March 2025. The deadline for payment is on 5 March 2025.

There will be a Technical Assessment (device and internet trial) on 9 March 2025, Sunday. The Technical Assessment will allow the applicants to check if their devices are adequate; to simulate logging onto the exam platform, navigate through exercises, and submit responses in the online portal. Completion of the Technical Assessment is a prerequisite to taking the LAE. The minimum system requirements for devices will soon be posted in the LAE portal.