Sample petition For Bar Exam

(Revised February, 2015) For New Applicants

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT Manila In the Matter of the PETITION TO TAKE 15 BAR EXAMINATIONS, THE 20_____ B.E. No. ___________________-N 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: 25 years of age, having been SINGLE status), Filipino citizen, ____ 1. He/She is  ____________(civil LUCENA CITY APRIL 8, 1990  born on ____________________________ at _________________________ ____________________________ ___ to spouses  _________________________________  _________________________ ________ and _________________________ ____________________________________, ___________, who are citizens of the Philippines, and attaches for this purpose the original or certified true copy of A the petitioner’s birth certificate, marked as Annex _____; N/A [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: N/A  __________________________________________;  __________________________________________ ; (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) B 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 N/A  pertinent documents documents: ________________________]

2006 at the school education in 19___  ___________________________________________(school)  _______________________________________ ____(school); and completed his/her pre-law course at the  ____________________________  __________________________ __ (school) for ______ FOUR calendar years with a bachelor’s degree in (course), major in ________________________  __________________________ (course) , and submits for N/A C 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 N/A  _____;

4.

He/She

finished

his/her

high

FIVE calendar years (semestral/trimestral)  and 5. He/She regularly studied law for ______ 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 D and the original copy of the LEB authenticated with the school’s official seal) , marked as Annex ____; E certification, 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 F (Requirement in B.M. 1161) executed by the Law Dean, marked as Annex ________; 6.

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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 G  photograph (1½”x1½), 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:____________________________.] N/A 15 Bar WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully prays that he/she be allowed to take the 20___ Examinations.

LUCENA CITY, QUEZON Philippines, ___________________, JUNE 15  ___________________________, 20 ____.

 ___________________________________ Signature over Printed Name

Thumbprint (Right Hand)

 ___________________________________ Address & Mobile/Telephone 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

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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ________ day of ____________, 20___ at _________________________, affiant having exhibited his/her TIN; Passport; or any other Lucena City, Quezon government issued I.D. No. _______________________ issued at LUCENA ______________________ CITY, QUEZON 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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