Petition to take bar exams for Bar Repeaters

(Revised April, 2012)

LAW SCHOOL ____________ 

For Bar Repeaters

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___________________ 

 ________________________________________________   __________________________ ______________________  Surname

Given Name

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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:______________________________________  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 (1½”x1½), 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

VERIFIC ATION

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

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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.

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