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The document outlines the requirements for new applicants taking the Bar Examinations in the Philippines. Applicants must file a verified petition with the Office of the Bar Confidant between June 1 and July 15 along with supporting documents, including an original or certified copy of their birth certificate, marriage certificate (for married females), three testimonials of good moral character from Philippine Bar members, original or certified copies of pre-law and law school transcripts, a certificate of no derogatory record, a certification of law school graduation, three passport photos, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Additional documents are required for applicants with pending or decided cases.

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Supreme Court

The document outlines the requirements for new applicants taking the Bar Examinations in the Philippines. Applicants must file a verified petition with the Office of the Bar Confidant between June 1 and July 15 along with supporting documents, including an original or certified copy of their birth certificate, marriage certificate (for married females), three testimonials of good moral character from Philippine Bar members, original or certified copies of pre-law and law school transcripts, a certificate of no derogatory record, a certification of law school graduation, three passport photos, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Additional documents are required for applicants with pending or decided cases.

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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) 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, an affidavit of parents and/or jointaffidavit of two disinterested persons explaining the discrepancy is required. 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. Certification from CHED confirming graduation from the College of Law (C-2) - (Not applicable to graduates of UP or State Universities /Colleges governed by its own charter) 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

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