Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court Manila

OFFICE OF THE BAR CONFIDANT

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BAR EXAMINATIONS FOR NEW APPLICANTS Applicants for the Bar Examinations must file a verified petition in the form prescribed by the Supreme Court (available at the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) for free) from June 1 to July 15, accompanied by the following documents: A. NEW APPLICANTS (FIRST TIMERS) Fees Php. 3,500 1. Birth Certificate (issued by the NSO or Local Civil Registrar) - original or certified true copy - legible - In case of any discrepancy of entries between the Birth Certificate and Transcript of School Records. The applicant is however further required to submit a corrected birth certificate or corrected school records as the case may be. - In the absence of birth certificate Certificate of Late Registration. 2. Marriage Certificate (original or certified true copy)- for Married females only 3. Three (3) testimonials of good moral character each executed by a member of the Philippine Bar (form may be furnished by the OBC for free). 4. Official Pre-Law Transcript (original or certified true copy) - In case the Rizal Course is integrated with another subject(s) appearing in the transcript, a certification from the school to that effect is required. 5. Official Law Transcript (original or certified true copy) 6. Certificate of no derogatory record. 7. Per Resolution NO. 2012-06 of the Legal Education Board, instead of the C-2 the School Registrar will issue or execute a certification under oath and noted by the Law Dean that the examinee graduated a four (4) year law course and his name is included in the LEB Certification. 8. Three (3) copies of latest un-retouched photos w/ name IMPRINTED thereon (1 x 1 ) 9. Self-addressed and stamped envelope B. NEW APPLICANTS WITH: 1. PENDING CASES (civil, criminal, administrative, including cases filed with the Prosecutors Office and Office of the Ombudsman) - Certified true copy of Complaint/Information - Certificate of pendency of the case/ Certificate of status

2. DECIDED CASES (civil, criminal, administrative, including cases filed with the Prosecutors Office and Office of the Ombudsman) Certified true copy of Complaint/information Certified true copy of Decision Certificate of Finality of Decision Clearance from the Court, Prosecutors Office or From the Office of the Ombudsman, as the case maybe

Rth01(Revised March 6, 2006) For New Applicants

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT Manila In the Matter of the PETITION TO TAKE THE 20_____ BAR EXAMINATIONS, B.E. No. ___________________-N O.R. No. _____________________ Amt. Pd.: P___________________

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Surname Given Name Middle Name Petitioner.
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PETITION COMES NOW the undersigned petitioner and to this Honorable Court respectfully states: 1. He/She is ____________(civil status), Filipino citizen, ____ years of age, having been born on ____________________________ at ____________________________ to spouses _________________________________ and ____________________________________, who are citizens of the Philippines, and attaches for this purpose the original or certified true copy of the petitioners birth certificate, marked as Annex _____;
[Notes:(1) If born outside of wedlock, state so: _________________________;(2) if not a natural-born Filipino citizen, state how and when citizenship was acquired and attach pertinent documents: __________________________________________; (3) if a married female, attach original or certified true copy of marriage contract.]

2. He/She is a person of good moral character, and attaches for this purpose three (3) testimonials, each executed by a member of the Philippine Bar, marked as Annexes __________; 3. He/She has not been charged with any act or omission punishable by law, rule or regulation before a prosecutor, judge, public officer or administrative body of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude; nor has he/she any pending case or charge;
[Note: Indicate any pending or dismissed civil, criminal or administrative case against you and attach pertinent documents: ________________________]

school education in 19___ at the ___________________________________________(school); and completed his/her pre-law course at the ____________________________ (school) for ______ calendar years with a bachelors degree in __________________________(course), major in ________________________ , and submits for this purpose the original transcript of records, marked as Annex _______, and the Special Order issued by the Commission on Higher Education(CHED), when applicable, marked as Annex _____; 5. He/She regularly studied law for ______ calendar years (semestral/trimestral) and satisfactorily completed all the requirements for the prescribed law course at __________________________, a law school officially approved and recognized by CHED, when applicable, and attaches for this purpose the original copy of his/her transcript of law school records (bearing the corresponding certification of the Law Dean or School Registrar concerned and duly authenticated with the schools official seal), marked as Annex ____; and the original copy of the certification (C-2) of CHED, marked as Annex _____; He/She has no derogatory record in law school where he/she graduated; and attached for this purpose the original copy of the Certification of No Derogatory Record executed by the Law Dean, marked as Annex ________;(Requirement in B.M. 1161)
6.

4.

He/She

finished

his/her

high

7.

This is the first time that he/she is taking the Bar Examinations;

8. He/She attaches herewith three (3) copies of his/her latest un-retouched photograph (1x1), marked as Annexes ___________; and 9. He/She is related by consanguinity or affinity within the fourth civil degree to a member of the Supreme Court or official of the Office of the Bar Confidant.
[Note; If related to any of the Justices or officials mentioned above, state name of said Justice or official and his/her relationship:____________________________.]

WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully prays that he/she be allowed to take the 20___ Bar Examinations. ___________________________, Philippines, ___________________, 20 ____.

___________________________________
Signature over Printed Name

Thumbprint (Right Hand)

___________________________________
Address & Tel. No. while Preparing for and taking the Bar Examinations

___________________________________
Permanent Address

VERIFICATION

Republic of the Philippines] ] S.S.

I, _____________________________________, after being sworn in accordance with law, depose and state; that I am the Petitioner in the foregoing petition; that I prepared the petition; that the allegations contained therein are true of my own knowledge.

_________________________________________ Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ________ day of ____________, 20___ at _________________________, affiant having exhibited his/her Community Tax Certificate No. _______________________ issued at ______________________ on _________________.

Notary Public Doc. No._____________ Page No. ____________ Book No. ____________ Series of _____________

P15.00 Documentary Stamp

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 1. Petition will not be accepted under any of the following instances: (a) If any of the blank herein is not properly filled; [Note: Write N/A on lines which are not applicable.] (b) If not accompanied by the required documents or papers, including proof of payment of the Bar Examinations and other fees; (c) If it does not strictly conform with the above form; and (d) If filed beyond the deadline set by the Court. 2. A self-addressed and stamped letter envelope (long) must be attached to the petition to be used in sending your Report of Rating in the Bar Examinations.

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court Manila

OFFICE OF THE BAR CONFIDANT
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BAR EXAMINATIONS FOR NEW APPLICANTS Applicants for the Bar Examinations must file a verified petition in the form prescribed by the Supreme Court (available at the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) for free) from June 1 to July 15, accompanied by the following documents: A. NEW APPLICANTS (FIRST TIMERS) Fees Php. 3,500 1. Birth Certificate (issued by the NSO or Local Civil Registrar) - original or certified true copy - legible - In case of any discrepancy of entries between the Birth Certificate and Transcript of School Records. The applicant is however further required to submit a corrected birth certificate or corrected school records as the case may be. - In the absence of birth certificate Certificate of Late Registration. 2. Marriage Certificate (original or certified true copy)- for Married females only 3. Three (3) testimonials of good moral character each executed by a member of the Philippine Bar (form may be furnished by the OBC for free). 4. Official Pre-Law Transcript (original or certified true copy) - In case the Rizal Course is integrated with another subject(s) appearing in the transcript, a certification from the school to that effect is required. 5. Official Law Transcript (original or certified true copy) 6. Certificate of no derogatory record. 7. Per Resolution NO. 2012-06 of the Legal Education Board, instead of the C-2 the School Registrar will issue or execute a certification under oath and noted by the Law Dean that the examinee graduated a four (4) year law course and his name is included in the LEB Certification. 8. Three (3) copies of latest un-retouched photos w/ name IMPRINTED thereon (1 x 1 ) 9. Self-addressed and stamped envelope B. NEW APPLICANTS WITH: 1. PENDING CASES (civil, criminal, administrative, including cases filed with the Prosecutors Office and Office of the Ombudsman) - Certified true copy of Complaint/Information - Certificate of pendency of the case/ Certificate of status

2. DECIDED CASES (civil, criminal, administrative, including cases filed with the Prosecutors Office and Office of the Ombudsman) Certified true copy of Complaint/information Certified true copy of Decision Certificate of Finality of Decision Clearance from the Court, Prosecutors Office or From the Office of the Ombudsman, as the case maybe

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court Manila

OFFICE OF THE BAR CONFIDANT
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BAR EXAMINATIONS FOR REPEATERS/REFRESHERS Applicants for the Bar Examinations must file a verified petition in the form prescribed by the Supreme Court (available at the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) for free) from June 1 to July 15, accompanied by the following documents:

A. REPEATERS (TWO-THREE TIMERS) Fees Php. 3,500 plus Php. 200 for
every failure 1. 2. 3. Three (3) testimonials of good moral character each executed by a member of the Philippine Bar (form may be furnished by the OBC for free). Three (3) copies of latest un-retouched photos w/ name IMPRINTED thereon (1 x 1 ) Self-addressed and stamped envelope

B. REPEATERS COVERED BY SECTION 16 OF RULE 138 (Those who failed the Bar Exams for three or more times) 1. Refresher Course - Individual certification under oath by professors that the applicant passed the following subjects (indicating the grades): Civil Law Review I Civil Law Review II Political/Constitutional Review Commercial Law Review Criminal Law Review Remedial Law Review Labor Law Review Taxation - Certification under oath by the Dean or Registrar that the professors mentioned above were bona-fide professors of the school where the refresher course was taken. 2. Pre-Bar Review Course - Certification executed under oath by the School Registrar that the applicant is enrolled in, and is regularly attending the Pre-Bar Review Course. 3. Certification of Completion of the Pre-Bar Review Course 4. All the requirements for repeaters under letter B above. C. REPEATERS WITH: 1. PENDING CASES (civil, criminal, administrative, including cases filed with the Prosecutors Office and Office of the Ombudsman) - Certified true copy of Complaint/Information - Certificate of pendency of the case/ Certificate of status 2. DECIDED CASES (civil, criminal, administrative, including cases filed with the Prosecutors Office and Office of the Ombudsman) Certified true copy of Complaint/information Certified true copy of Decision Certificate of Finality of Decision Clearance from the Court, Prosecutors Office or From the Office of the Ombudsman, as the case maybe

(Revised April, 2012) For Bar Repeaters

LAW SCHOOL____________

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT Manila

In the Matter of the PETITION TO TAKE THE 20_____ BAR EXAMINATIONS, B.E. No. ____________________-R O.R. No. ____________________ Amt. Pd.: P___________________

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Surname Given Name Middle Name Petitioner.
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PETITION COMES NOW the undersigned petitioner and to this Honorable Court respectfully states: 1. He/She is ____________(civil status), Filipino citizen, ____ years of age. All supporting papers and documents submitted when he/she first filed a similar petition in __________ (year) are now made an integral part hereof; 2. He/She is a person of good moral character, and attaches for this purpose three (3) testimonials, each executed by a member of the Philippine Bar, marked as Annexes __________; 3. He/She has not been charged with any act or omission punishable by law, rule or regulation before a prosecutor, judge, public officer or administrative body of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude; nor has he/she any pending case or charge;
[Note: Indicate any pending or dismissed civil, criminal or administrative case against you and attach pertinent documents: ________________________]

4. This is the __________ time that he/she is taking the Bar Examinations, having previously taken the same in the following years:______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________; 5. The last time he/she took the Bar Examinations was in _________ (year) to which he/she was conditionally/unconditionally admitted;
[Note: If conditionally admitted, state the reason therefore and whether there has been compliance: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ]

6. He/She attaches herewith three (3) copies of his/her latest un-retouched photograph (1x1), marked as Annexes ___________; and 7. He/She is related by consanguinity or affinity within the fourth civil degree to a member of the Supreme Court or official of the Office of the Bar Confidant.
[Note; If related to any of the Justices or officials mentioned above, state name of said Justice or official and his/her relationship:____________________________.]

[Note; BM No. 2432 (In re: Application to take the 2011 Bar Examinations). The Court resolved to discontinue the requirement of a Certificate of No Derogatory Record for Bar repeaters.]

[The following paragraphs apply only to examinees who have taken the Bar Examinations three or more times:]
8. He/She enrolled in and passed the regular fourth year law review classes (refresher course) at the _______________________________________________ , a recognized law school, during the school year ______________, and attaches for this purpose sworn certificates, each executed by his/her professors in the corresponding subjects, marked as Annexes ___________. 9. The professors who executed the above-mentioned certificates are bona-fide professors of the said law school, and he/she attaches for this purpose the sworn certificate of its Dean/Registrar, marked as Annex ________; and 10. He/She is presently enrolled in, and is regularly attending, the Pre-Bar review course at the _________________________________, also a recognized law school, and attaches for this purpose the sworn certificate of the Dean/Registrar of said school, marked as Annex _______________. WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully prays that he/she be allowed to take the 20___ Bar Examinations. ___________________________, Philippines, ___________________, 20 ____.

___________________________________
Signature over Printed Name

Thumbprint (Right Hand)

___________________________________
Address & Tel. No. while Preparing for and taking the Bar Examinations

___________________________________
Permanent Address

VERIFICATION Republic of the Philippines] ] S.S. I, _____________________________________, after being sworn in accordance with law, depose and state; that I am the Petitioner in the foregoing petition; that I prepared the petition; that the allegations contained therein are true of my own knowledge.

_________________________________________ Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ________ day of ____________, 20___ at _________________________, affiant having exhibited his/her Community Tax Certificate No. _______________________ issued at ______________________ on _________________.

Notary Public Doc. No._____________ Page No. ____________ Book No. ____________ Series of _____________

P15.00 Documentary Stamp

IMPORTANT REMINDERS 1. Petition will not be accepted under any of the following instances: (a) If any of the blank herein is not properly filled; [Note: Write N/A on lines which are not applicable.] (b) If not accompanied by the required documents or papers, including proof of payment of the Bar Examinations and other fees; (c) If it does not strictly conform with the above form; and (d) If filed beyond the deadline set by the Court. 2. A self-addressed and stamped letter envelope (long) must be attached to the petition to be used in sending your Report of Rating in the Bar Examinations.

TESTIMONIAL OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER

TO WHOMSOEVER THESE PRESENTS MAY COME: Upon my oath as a member in good standing of the Philippine Bar, I hereby CERTIFY that: 1. __________________________________, an applicant for the 20___ Bar Examinations, is personally known to me to be a person of good moral character; 2. He/She has not been charged with any act or omission punishable by law, rule or regulation before a prosecutor, judge, public officer or administrative body; nor found culpable by any court or administrative body of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude; nor has he/she any pending case or charge; and, 3. I am in a position to state the foregoing facts because I have known said ____________________________________ since _____________________ or a period of _____ years now. WITNESS MY HAND this ______ day of ___________________, 20___, at ___________________________, Philippines.

____________________________________ SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

____________________________________ DATE OF ADMISSION & ROLL NO.

____________________________________ ADDRESS