UP Law Debate and Moot Court Union (UP LDMU). The UP LDMU is the official moot court and debate organization of the UP College of Law.

Established amidst threats to Philippine democracy and a looming world war, the UP Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity, also called Association of Philippine Barristers or Abogado Para sa Bayan, is a College of Law-based Fraternity in the University of the Philippines Diliman. Its roster of Lords hails not only from the UP College of Law, but also other colleges and constituent units of the University. Since 1939, the Fraternity has produced staunch nationalists, dedicated public servants, and faithful leaders of the country.

As an academic-centered and leadership-oriented Fraternity in pursuit of wisdom and liberty, the Alpha Phi Beta has produced several Bar Examination topnotchers — including the 2024 Bar Examinations (1st, 4th, & 20th place) and the 2025 Bar Examinations (6th place). 

For A.Y. 2025-2026, its notable residents include the incumbent Chancellor of the Order of the Purple Feather, the Editor-in-Chief of the Philippine Law Register, an Editor of the Philippine Law Journal, and incumbent officers of the Law Student Government.

We welcome young men who endeavour to commit themselves to the pursuit of excellence and wisdom towards the ultimate goal of liberty for the Filipino people.

“We shall not be saved without Wisdom, for Knowledge is Power but only Wisdom is Liberty.”

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