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2020/21 BAR
EXAMINATIONS
APPLICATION PROCESS
Frequently Asked Questions

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In case of doubt, applicants shall refer to the issuances in the Supreme Court microsite for
the 2021 Bar Examinations and the answers to these FAQs.

Is there a prescribed format for the documents I will upload?

The verified Petition to Take the 2021 Bar Examinations and the Testimonial of Good
Moral Character must be in a legal size paper. Each of the submitted documents must be
readable, scanned with at least 300 dpi resolution and saved in PDF format. The scanned
documents must approximate the dimensions of the physical documents and must be in the
same color as the original paper document. The maximum file size per PDF is 7 MB.

The submission of files that are found to be technologically malicious may disqualify the
applicant involved and result in disciplinary and criminal sanctions.

The photo must be un-retouched, size 1½ in. x 1½ in., against a white background with
name IMPRINTED thereon (in the format: Surname, Given Name, Middle Initial), taken
within six months prior to submission, and uploaded in Bar PLUS AND attached to the
verified Petition.

The photo to be uploaded must be in .JPG format, with a maximum file size of 250 KB.

What do I do if a button or data field is not working?

If applicants are unable to click an option or edit a data field, or a page freezes while using
Bar PLUS, it is recommended that they first refresh the page and attempt to access it again
before contacting the Office of the Bar Confidant Helpdesk.

May I save my bar application while I am still completing my required documents?

No. Applicants cannot save their applications unless all required documents have been
uploaded. Thus, it is recommended that applicants first complete the required documents
before uploading them in Bar PLUS.

Revised as of July 16, 2021

What do I do after I have uploaded the required documents?

After uploading the required documents and finalizing their application, applicants will be
directed to the Payment Page. An automated email notification will be sent to the
applicants’ registered email address to confirm the receipt of their application and to
provide their Application Reference Number.

Applicants are expected to check their email inboxes and spam or junk folders for any
email notifications from the Supreme Court.

Once the application has been finalized, applicants can no longer revise what is stated in
their application or change the documents they have uploaded. They are thus advised to
ensure that all information and uploaded documents are accurate and correct before
finalizing their application.

All bar applicants shall submit to the Office of the Bar Confidant the physical,
original copies of the verified Petition and the required documents on or before
January 31, 2022.

How do I submit the physical copies of the verified Petition and the required documents to the
Office of the Bar Confidant?

For health and safety reasons, document submissions shall be through registered mail or
any courier service. Document drop-offs may also be made in the Office of the Bar
Confidant drop box at the Supreme Court of the Philippines-Padre Faura Main Gate. No
person shall be admitted to the Supreme Court premises for personal submission of
documents until further notice.

Applicants opting to mail the required documents shall send them to the following address:

Office of the Bar Confidant

Supreme Court of the Philippines
Padre Faura St., Ermita,
Manila, Philippines 1000

The documents shall be placed in a long brown envelope, sealed by masking tape. On the
left bottom corner of the envelope, indicate the following details:

Subject: Bar Application Documents

Bar Applicant Surname and Initials: [e.g. Dela Cruz, J.A.]
Bar Application Reference No.: [e.g. 1234567890123456]

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No acknowledgement receipt shall be issued to applicants choosing to drop off the

documents in the Office of the Bar Confidant drop box.

All submissions shall be made individually. Joint submissions of more than one
applicant shall not be accepted.

How much is the fee to apply for the Bar Examinations?

The Bar application fee for ALL applicants, whether new, repeater, refresher, or re-
applicant, is ₱10,000.00.9

How do I pay for the bar application fee?

The bar application fee may be paid through any of the following options:

1) Over-the-counter deposit with the Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank);

2) Online payment through Bar PLUS; or

3) Cash payment through Landbank payment channel partners:

7-Eleven Palawan Pawnshop

EC Pay RC Pawnshop
Bayad Center LBC
Bayad Express DAS Outlets
Robinsons Business Center Pay & Go
SM Business Center Posible
Cebuana Lhuillier RuralNet

Bar application fees may be paid through over-the-counter deposits starting July 15, 2021.

Online payments and cash payments through Landbank channel partners may be made
beginning July 26, 2021.

All payments shall be made individually. Joint payments of more than one applicant
shall not be accepted.

Payments through other modalities may be announced and made available later.

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This amount shall be exclusive of transaction fees and other charges that may be incurred by the applicant in paying
for the bar application fee via any of the recognized payment options.

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Revised as of July 16, 2021

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