Project
Methodology
CALSADA RSP was structured around a methodology developed by the World Bank and presented in its “Capacity Development Results Framework”
Changing Mindsets
A new approach to quality and LEIs’ societal roles is discussed and the conduciveness of sociopolitical environment increases stakeholders’ adherence to the debate.
Developing Policies
A policy framework that encourages and pushes for more innovative legal education arrangements (administratively and academically), for the digital transition of law schools and for the improved relevance of Law (and LEIs) on Strategic national, regional and international partnerships, mainly those related to the EU-ASEAN Strategic Partnership (Global Gateway) is developed.
Transforming Institucional Practices
LEIs implement national policies, adopt research-based teaching, integrate digitalization measures, and engage in EU-ASEAN strategic initiatives.
Project Timeline
A strategic four-year journey to transform Philippine legal education
Awareness Raising
Kick off meeting
Project website launch
Approval of management plans – Jun/2026
Launching of Notion CALSADA management page
Newsletter launch
Policy Development
Submission of mid report
Comparative Report on Quality Legal Education + Teaching materials WP2 uploaded
Launching of CALSADA Research Center
Publication of Handbook on Policy Development
Approval of the National Quality Framework on Graduate Legal Education by CHED/LEB
Policy Transposition
Working papers by the Research Center
International Conference
Modified/New Curricular offering
Publication of the Toolkik for policy transposition
Booklet with Project Results
Submission of final report
Project Structure
CALSADA is organized into five interconnected Work Packages (WP), each addressing a critical dimension of capacity building:
Management and Coordination
Ensure sound management of the project
Awareness Raising
Create a favorable environment for reform
Policy Development
Strengthen CHED-LEB legislative capacity
Policy Transposition
Improve LEIs capacity to transpose policies to their environment
Impact and Dissemination
Communicate and Disseminate project’s activites and results
Project Core Output
A long-term policy instrument developed and approved.
Quality Graduate Education and Sustainable Connectivity of Legal Education Institutions. This framework will: