THE ROAD TO THE BAR The 2016 Bar Candidates’ General Assembly June 11, 2016
AGENDA: • • •
Review Strategy Review Materials Bar Petition • The Bar Petition and the needed Requirements • How to fill out bar petition • What are the requirements and how to secure them • Dates to Remember • Filling out of TOR Request Forms
REVIEW STRATEGY
Find a study place. Have a study schedule. Stick to study schedule as much as you can. Find a bar buddy to help you stick to your schedule.
REVIEW MATERIALS
BOC Reviewers: • Target date of release: June 25, 2016
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SecWel’s distribution of examination permits to the bar candidates
SecWel’s filing of Bar Petitions with SC
Filing of Bar Petition with SecWel
Securing Requirements for Bar Petition Self-Assessment
What type of bar taker am I?
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NEW APPLICANT
DEFERRED
Repeater
REFRESHER
Self-Assessment
BAR PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW APPLICANTS
NEW APPLICANT
The first-time takers.
Accomplished Form Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate (for married females) CNDR Transcript of Records 2 Good Moral Character 3 pcs. 1.5”x1.5” ID photo Self-addressed stamped Envelope Petition Fee: Php 3, 500.00
BAR PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED TAKERS
DEFERRED have FILED A PETITION a petition form and PAID THE PETITION FEE to take the bar examination last year but DID NOT TAKE THE ACTUAL BAR EXAMS
Accomplished Form (2016 Bar Petition) 2 Good Moral Character CNDR 3 pcs. 1.5”x1.5” ID photo Self-addressed stamped Envelope Receipt or proof of payment of last year’s petition fee Petition Fee: Php 875.00
BAR PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR REPEATERS
REPEATER Has been unsuccessful with the bar for ONE or TWO times
Accomplished Form 2 Good Moral Character CNDR 3 pcs. 1.5”x1.5” ID photo Self-addressed stamped Envelope Petition Fee: Php 3,500 + Php200 for every unsuccessful attempt
BAR PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR REFRESHERS
REFRESHER Has been unsuccessful with the bar for THREE or MORE times
Accomplished Form 2 Good Moral Character CNDR 3 pcs. 1.5”x1.5” ID photo Self-addressed stamped Envelope Petition Fee: Php 3,500 + Php200 for every unsuccessful attempt Refresher Course Pre-Bar Review
New Applicant
Deferred Taker
Repeater
Refresher
Accomplished Petition Forms
2 GMC
CNDR
3 copies 1.5x1.5” ID photo
Self-addressed long envelope
Petition Fee
3,500.00
875.00
3,500.00 + 200 (for every failure)
3,500.00 + 200 (for every failure)
Additional Requirements
• Birth Certificate • Marriage Certificate • TOR
• Proof of payment for last year’s bar exams
• Refresher Course • Pre-Bar Review Course
SUMMARY OF BAR PETITION REQUIREMENTS
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1. Bar petition form ďƒ available in the Office or Bar Confidant or with the BOC
For DEFERRED TAKERS, If the bar candidate applied as a new applicant during his/ her deferred year, he/ she must accomplish the 2016 bar petition form for new applicants.
For REPEATERS/REFRESHERS, If the bar candidate applied as a repeater/ refresher during his/ her deferred year, he/ she must accomplish the 2015 bar petition form for repeaters/ refreshers.
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1. Bar petition form ďƒ available in the Office or Bar Confidant or with the BOC
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Securing Requirements for Bar Petition
1. Bar petition form available in the Office or Bar Confidant or with the BOC
• Must be NOTARIZED • Must be DULY ACCOMPLISHED • Put “N/A” on items that are not applicable • Supporting documents and other requirements must be attached
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1. Bar petition form available in the Office or Bar Confidant or with the BOC
Petition will NOT BE ACCEPTED if: (a)Any of the blank is not properly filled [NOTE: Write “NA” on lines not applicable.] (b)Not accompanied by the required document or papers, including proof of payment of the bar examinations and other fees (c)It does not strictly conform with the given petition form (d)Filed beyond the deadline set by the Court
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2. Testimonial of Good Character available in the Office or Bar Confidant or with the BOC
• 2 testimonials per applicant • Short bond paper (8.5” x 11”) • Accomplished by any member of the Philippine bar GR: Relatives who are members of the Philippine bar cannot execute XPN: If relatives are fourth civil degree or higher
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2. Testimonial of Good Character available in the Office or Bar Confidant or with the BOC
Are there default professors who will fill out testimonials of good moral character? No. Bar candidates must personally request the professors to fill out their testimonials of good moral character. Is there a required minimum number of years of membership in the bar for those who will be asked to execute a testimonial of good character? No. The Bar Bulletin simply said “any member of the Philippine Bar.” However, when asked whether the recently admitted members of the bar can execute a testimonial of good character, the Office of the Bar Confidant had conflicting views on the matter. The SecWel suggests that the testimonial be executed by those who have been members of the bar for a year now (i.e. passed the 2014 Bar Examinations and admitted to the Bar in 2015.)
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3. Photo
• 3 copies of latest un-retouched 1.5”x1.5” ID photo with name imprinted thereon.
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3. Photo What do you mean by “un-retouched”? The picture must not be edited or “photoshopped”. It must also be showing your bare face – no glasses or anything obstructing your face.
What does “name imprinted thereon” mean? Are there any particular formats to follow for the name? It means that the name is part of the photo. The name cannot be pasted on the photo after the latter has been printed. No, there are no particular formats. You can have your surname stated first or stated last. You can also spell out your middle name or just put a middle initial.
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4. Envelope
• Long letter envelope • With postage stamp Postage stamps are available at the UP Post Office. BOC Secretariat and Welfare will also be selling postage stamps in the LSG Room.
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5. Petition fees
NEW APPLICANT DEFERRED TAKERS REPEATERS and REFRESHERS
Php 3,500.00 Php 875.00 Php 3,500.00 + 200 for every unsuccessful attempt
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6. Additional Requirements
NEW APPLICANT
Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate (for female applicants, if applicable) CNDR Transcript of Records
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6. Additional Requirements Birth Certificate • • •
Issued by the NSO or Local Civil Registrar Original or certified true copy Legible
• In the absence of birth certificate – Certificate of Late Registration. • In case of any discrepancy of entries between the Birth Certificate and Transcript of School Records - corrected birth certificate or corrected school records • Dual citizens – consularized birth certificate to be filed with the NSO for late registration; Certificate of Late Registration
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6. Additional Requirements Birth Certificate •
How to and Where to Get a Birth Certificate
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Personal application with any NSO branch Application in any SM Business Centers Application thru phone call Online application
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6. Additional Requirements Birth Certificate •
How to and Where to Get a Birth Certificate
• Personal application with any NSO branch WHERE? Any NSO branch (nearest to UP is East Avenue)
WHAT TO BRING? A valid ID
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Php 140.00 per document
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6. Additional Requirements Birth Certificate •
How to and Where to Get a Birth Certificate
• Personal application with any NSO branch INFORMATION NEEDED:
Complete name of the child(first, middle, last) Complete name of the father Complete maiden name of the mother Date of birth (month, day, year) Place of birth (city/ municipality, province) Whether or not registered late (if registered late, please state the year when registered) Complete name and address of the requesting party Relationship to the child Number of copies needed Purpose of certification
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6. Additional Requirements Birth Certificate •
How to and Where to Get a Birth Certificate
• Application with SM Business Center HOW? Fill out the application forms which require the same information in the aforementioned list HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Php160.00 per document
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6. Additional Requirements Birth Certificate •
How to and Where to Get a Birth Certificate
• Application thru Phone Call HOW? Call the NSO Hotline at (02) 737 1111.
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6. Additional Requirements Birth Certificate •
How to and Where to Get a Birth Certificate
• Online Application HOW? Fill out the online application at www.ecensus.com.ph. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Php 315.00 per document (inclusive of delivery after 3-9 working days) HOW TO PAY? Over the counter at any accredited bank branch Online At any BDO or Union Bank ATM
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6. Additional Requirements Birth Certificate •
How to and Where to Get a Birth Certificate
• Online Application HOW? Fill out the online application at www.ecensus.com.ph. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Php 315.00 per document (inclusive of delivery after 3-9 working days) HOW TO PAY? Over the counter at any accredited bank branch Online At any BDO or Union Bank ATM WHAT ARE NEEDED UPON DELIVERY? Present a valid ID to the courier. If someone else will receive it for you, give that person an authorization letter, his/ her valid ID and your valid ID
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6. Additional Requirements Marriage Certificate • • •
For married females only Original or certified true copy Same means and process as securing a birth certificate
Information needed: Complete name of husband Complete name of wife Date of marriage Place of marriage Complete name and address of requesting party Number of copies needed Purpose for the certification
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6. Additional Requirements ď ą Certificate of No Derogatory Record
To be requested from the Office of the College Secretary (OCS) The Secretariat and Welfare Committee will request for a batch processing of the CNDR from the OCS.
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6. Additional Requirements Official Transcript of Records
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION Clearance Application Form 2pcs 2”x2” ID photo TOR Application Form TOR Fees (Php 50.00 per page)
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6. Additional Requirements Official Transcript of Records
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION Clearance Application Form HOW TO GET A GRADUATION CLEARANCE STEP 1: Apply for clearance through the University Clearance module in the CRS account. If CRS account reflects accountabilities, settle accountabilities first. Upon application, the student needs to specify his/ her purpose/s for application. STEP 2: Print Clearance Application Form. STEP 3: Submit Clearance Application Form to the BOC (We will be making announcements as to when this will be.)
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6. Additional Requirements Official Transcript of Records
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION Clearance Application Form GRADUATION CLEARANCE NOTES: If the student does not have a CRS account, he/ she may proceed to the OUR-ARS for clearance application. If you find any inconsistencies with the enrolment details printed on the application form, please contact OUR-ARS Office for appropriate action. Normally, clearance is released a week after BOR approval of graduation but during peak periods (May-August), processing takes longer because of the volume of requests.
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6. Additional Requirements ď ą Official Transcript of Records HOW TO APPLY FOR TOR STEP 1: Get TOR request form. Request forms are available in the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) and from the BOC. STEP 2: Accomplish TOR request form. STEP 3: Submit duly accomplished TOR request form to the BOC, through the Secretariat and Welfare Committee. STEP 4: Pay the corresponding fees.
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6. Additional Requirements ď ą Official Transcript of Records HOW TO APPLY FOR TOR SecWel will then: Process the application and claim the documents Inform the bar candidate of any deficiency Distribute the above documents during the collection of bar petition requirements.
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6. Additional Requirements Official Transcript of Records FAQs: 1. The SecWel recommends that I get more then one copy of my TOR. Why would I need more than one TOR? • Own copy • For employment purposes
2. What if I graduated (undergrad) from a different school? •You need not need secure a new TOR. The OUR already have your TOR from undergrad and this will be included in the TOR they will be issuing. •BUT, you might have longer/shorter transcripts. Refunds/deficiencies will be settled upon claiming of documents. •BOC will notify every individual with such issues.
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6. Additional Requirements Official Transcript of Records 3.
What if I want to personally request? • You can either: • Send us a copy of the request receipt and the BOC will claim it for you; or • Send us the OTR, together with your other documents on Bar Petition documents collection.
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If you are a graduate of UP Diliman, please choose UPDATING If you are a graduate of other UP Campuses or another school, please choose 1st TIME If you already secured a TOR but wants to secure another for purposes of the Bar, please choose RECOPYING
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Please indicate how many copies of TOR you want. Note that every additional copy is worth P300 (the P650 we required only includes 1 TOR copy)
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Please indicate how many copies of Certificate of Graduation do you need. While it is not required, we include it in the application just to be safe. Note that every additional copy of CoG is worth P30.00 (the P650 we require only includes 1 CoG copy).
Please choose “BAR” as the purpose of your application
Please choose “To be picked up personally.”
If you graduated from another institution apart from UP, please indicate it here. DO NOT FORGET TO AFFIX YOUR SIGNATURE.
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6. Additional Requirements Official Transcript of Records SOME REMINDERS: • Please write your name at the back of your 2” x 2” ID photos. • Please attach ID Photos at the upper right hand corner of your accomplished TOR App form.
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6. Additional Requirements ď ą Additional Fees
Grad Fee
Php 300.00
Picture (Scanning) Php 20.00 Certificate of Php 30.0o Graduation TOR Php 300.00 per copy (Php 50 / page) Total
Php 650.00
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6. Additional Requirements
REFRESHER
Refresher Course Individual certificate under oath by professors that the applicant passed the following subjects (indicating the grades): Civil Law Review I; Civil Law Review II; Political/Constitutional Review; Commercial Law Review; Criminal Law Review; Remedial Law Review; Labor Law Review; Taxation Certificate under oath by the Dean or Registrar that the professors mentioned above were bona-fide professors of the school where the refresher course was taken. Pre-Bar Review Course Certificate under oath by the School Registrar that the applicant is enrolled in, and is regularly attending the PreBar Review Course. Certification of Completion of the Pre-Bar Review Course
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6. For applicants with pending cases All applicants are required to report all pending and decided case, including cases in administrative bodies like the Student Disciplinary Tribunal and even the cases in the barangay.
Those w/ PENDING CASES: (civil, criminal, administrative, including cases filed with the Prosecutor’s Office and Office of the Ombudsman) Certified true copy of Complaint/Information Certificate of pendency of the case/ Certificate of status Those w/ DECIDED CASES: (civil, criminal, administrative, including cases filed with the Prosecutor’s Office and Office of the Ombudsman) Certified true copy of Decision Certificate of Finality of Decision Clearance from the Court, Prosecutor’s Office or From the Office of the Ombudsman, as the case maybe
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Filing of Bar Petition with SecWel
DATES TO REMEMBER:
COLLECTION OF BAR PETITIONS BY THE BOC 1ST Batch: June 23, 2016 2nd Batch: July 2, 2016
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SecWel’s Filing of Bar Petitions with SC
DATES TO REMEMBER:
FILING OF BAR PETITIONS 1st Batch: Late Submissions:
July 21, 2016 August 4, 2016
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SecWel’s Filing of Bar Petitions with SC
What will happen after the BOC has filed the Bar Petitions with the SC? • The BOC will be issued slips as proof that your bar petitions were filed. The BOC will issue these slips to you, and you have to present them with the Office of the Bar Confidant so you can claim your examination permit. • You have to personally appear before the OBC to claim your permit.
BOC Hotline
09770115326
UP BAR OPS COMMISSION CONTACT INFORMATION
https://www.facebook.com/UP-Law-Bar-OperationsCommission Email uplaw.baroperations@gmail.com
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