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SC: 5,594 ang pumasa sa 2025 Bar exams
A total of 5,594 law graduates successfully passed the 2025 Bar Examinations, with a 48.98% passing rate.
This passing rate is higher than the 37.84% recorded in 2024.
Out of 11,420 individuals who took the three-day exams in September 2025, 5,594 achieved a passing score.
The Supreme Court approved a 75% passing grade for all examinees.
The examinations were administered digitally across 14 testing centers nationwide and covered seven core legal subjects.
Successful candidates are scheduled for their oath-taking and signing of the Roll of Attorneys in February.
The list of successful examinees can be viewed in the Supreme Court courtyard on Padre Faura Street, Manila, and through the Court's YouTube channel and social media platforms.
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