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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
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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: ________________________]
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
___________________________________
Address & Tel. No. while Preparing for
and taking the Bar Examinations
___________________________________
Permanent Address
VERIFICATION
_________________________________________
Affiant
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.