SC releases 14 local testing centers for 2025 Bar Exams

The Supreme Court's Office of the 2025 Bar Chairperson has released the list of 14 local testing centers (LTCs) for the 2025 Bar Examinations, as announced through Bar Bulletin No. 3, Series of 2025.

These LTCs were selected from various parts of the country to ease the financial burden of applicants and keep them close to their families.

Notable testing sites in Metro Manila include the University of Santo Tomas, San Beda University-Mendiola, New Era University, Manila Adventist College, San Beda College-Alabang, University of the Philippines-BGC, and Ateneo de Manila University School of Law.

In Luzon, Saint Louis University and the University of Nueva Caceres will serve as testing centers.

The Visayas region will have testing sites at the University of San Jose-Recoletos, Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation, and Central Philippine University.

For Mindanao, Ateneo de Davao University and Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology have been designated as LTCs.

Applicants will be able to view their final LTC assignments on their individual BARISTA accounts starting Tuesday, June 24.

While applicants' initial venue choices were considered, assignment to a first-choice venue is not guaranteed due to limited slots, though second and third preferences were taken into account.

Applicants with concerns can contact the Office of the Bar Confidant Help Desk or join the official Viber channel for updates.