R-Z List of Passers: Bar Exam Results 2022

MANILA, Philippines – The 2022 Bar exam results to over 9,000 examinees, including the official list of passers (with surnames starting R-Z) are released by the Supreme Court (SC) of the Philippines on April 14, 2023.

It is the second time that the Bar exam was given locally. It is independent of penmanship as it was done digitally, has reduced exam coverage, and is not spread out over four (4) consecutive Sundays in a month.

Headed by Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa, Associate Justice, the simultaneous digital and regionalized bar exams were administered at fourteen (14) local testing centers in Luzon (De La Salle University of Manila – Taft, San Beda University, Manila Adventist College, University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Saint Louis University Baguio City, University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City and De La Salle University Lipa), Visayas (University of San Carlos Cebu City, University of Cebu and Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Education Foundation Tacloban City) and Mindanao (Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Xavier University and Ateneo de Davao University).

Bar Exam Results 2022 Summary

(R-Z) List of Successful Examinees in the 2022 Bar Exams
Held on November 9, 13, 16 & 20, 2022
Released date: April 14, 2023 (after the special En Banc session)

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How many examinees took the Bar Exams 2022?

As per SC, 9,183 aspiring lawyers out of 10,006 approved examinees finished the 2022 bar exams, having a 91.77% turnout. Below is the number of examinees in the 4-days grueling exams:

  • First Day: 9,207
  • Second Day: 9,196
  • Third Day: 9,190
  • Fourth Day: 9,183

When is the release of Bar exam results?

The normal release of results is usually 5-6 months after the exams. But due to the digital conduct of the 2022 Bar exams, it is expected that the November 2022 bar exam results will be released earlier than previous bar exams as examiners can check the answers much quicker. Likewise, the results are expected 3-5 months after exams.

Before the official posting of results, SC is conducting a special en banc session to decode the bar exam results. This is the process of opening the sealed envelopes with the names of passers.

The list of passers will also be posted at SC’s official website and will be flashed via widescreen at Supreme Court’s front yard. You may also refer to this article as we will also post the names of successful examinees.

The oath-taking of the new lawyers candidates will be announced by SC after the posting of results.

Coverage of Bar Exams

The November 2022 licensure exams for aspiring lawyers covered the following core bar subjects and their respective weights.

  • Political and International Law (with related tax principles) 15%
  • Labor Law 10%
  • Criminal Law (and practical exercises) 10%
  • Commercial Law 10%
  • Civil Law I 15%
  • Civil Law II (and practical exercises) 10%
  • Remedial Law I 15%
  • Remedial Law II (with basic tax remedies) and Legal Ethics 10%

Passing Percentage of Bar Exams

To pass the Bar exams, an examinee must have a general average of 75% and no grade lower than 50% in any subject. While this is typical, SC En Banc may also adjust and lower the passing percentage.

In 2012, passing percentage was lowered to 70% while in 2013 and 2014 bar exams, it was likewise lowered to 73%.

Previous Bar Exams

To pass the Bar exams, an examinee must have a general average of 75% and no grade lower than 50% in any subject. While this is typical, SC En Banc may also adjust and lower the passing percentage.

In 2012, passing percentage was lowered to 70% while in 2013 and 2014 bar exams, it was likewise lowered to 73%.

Updates

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