Road to the Bar: 2016 Bar Candidates GA

THE ROAD TO THE BARThe 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

Self-Assessment1

Securing Requirements for Bar Petition2

Filing of Bar Petition with SecWel3

SecWel’s filing of Bar Petitions with SC 4

SecWel’s distribution of examination permits to the bar candidates5

THE ROAD TO THE 2016 BAR

EXAMINATIONS

Self-Assessment1

What type of bar taker am I?

NEW APPLICANT

Repeater

DEFERRED

REFRESHER

NEW APPLICANT

The first-time takers.

BAR PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW APPLICANTS

Accomplished FormBirth CertificateMarriage Certificate (for married females)

CNDRTranscript of Records2 Good Moral Character3 pcs. 1.5”x1.5” ID photoSelf-addressed stamped EnvelopePetition Fee: Php 3, 500.00

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

BAR PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED TAKERS

Accomplished Form (2016 BarPetition)

2 Good Moral CharacterCNDR3 pcs. 1.5”x1.5” ID photoSelf-addressed stamped EnvelopeReceipt or proof of payment of last

year’s petition feePetition Fee: Php 875.00

REPEATER

Has been unsuccessful with the bar for ONE or TWO times

BAR PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR REPEATERS

Accomplished Form2 Good Moral CharacterCNDR3 pcs. 1.5”x1.5” ID photoSelf-addressed stamped EnvelopePetition Fee: Php 3,500 + Php200 for

every unsuccessful attempt

REFRESHER

Has been unsuccessful with the bar for THREE or MORE times

BAR PETITION REQUIREMENTS FOR REFRESHERS

Accomplished Form2 Good Moral CharacterCNDR3 pcs. 1.5”x1.5” ID photoSelf-addressed stamped EnvelopePetition Fee: Php 3,500 + Php200 for

every unsuccessful attemptRefresher CoursePre-Bar Review

New Applicant Deferred Taker Repeater Refresher

AccomplishedPetition 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)

AdditionalRequirements

• 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


1. Bar petition form 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.





• Must be NOTARIZED• Must be DULY ACCOMPLISHED

• Put “N/A” on items that are not applicable• Supporting documents and other requirements must be

attached



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


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


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.)


3. Photo

• 3 copies of latest un-retouched 1.5”x1.5” ID photo with name imprinted thereon.


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.


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.


5. Petition fees

NEW APPLICANT

Php 3,500.00

DEFERREDTAKERS

Php 875.00

REPEATERS and REFRESHERS

Php 3,500.00 + 200 for every unsuccessful attempt


6. Additional Requirements

NEW APPLICANT

Birth CertificateMarriage Certificate (for female

applicants, if applicable)CNDRTranscript of Records



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



Birth Certificate

• How to and Where to Get a Birth Certificate

• Personal application with any NSO branch• Application in any SM Business Centers• Application thru phone call• Online application



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



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



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



Birth Certificate


• Application thru Phone Call

HOW?Call the NSO Hotline at (02) 737 1111.



Birth Certificate


• Online ApplicationHOW?

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 branchOnlineAt any BDO or Union Bank ATM

http://www.ecensus.com.ph/



Birth Certificate


• Online ApplicationHOW?

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 branchOnlineAt 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

http://www.ecensus.com.ph/



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 husbandComplete name of wifeDate of marriagePlace of marriageComplete name and address of requesting partyNumber of copies neededPurpose for the certification



Certificate of No Derogatory Record

To be requested from the Office of the College Secretary (OCS)

The Secretariat and Welfare Committee will requestfor a batch processing of the CNDR from the OCS.



Official Transcript of Records

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONClearance Application Form2pcs 2”x2” ID photoTOR Application FormTOR Fees (Php 50.00 per page)




REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONClearance Application Form

HOW TO GET A GRADUATION CLEARANCESTEP 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.)




REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONClearance Application Form

GRADUATION CLEARANCENOTES: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.




HOW TO APPLY FOR TORSTEP 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.




HOW TO APPLY FOR TOR

SecWel will then:Process the application and claim the documentsInform the bar candidate of any deficiencyDistribute the above documents during the collection of bar petition requirements.




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.




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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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.




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.



Additional Fees

Grad Fee Php 300.00

Picture (Scanning) Php 20.00

Certificate of Graduation

Php 30.0o

TOR Php 300.00 per copy (Php 50 / page)

Total Php 650.00


6. Additional RequirementsRefresher CourseIndividual 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; TaxationCertificate 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 CourseCertificate under oath by the School Registrar that the applicant is enrolled in, and is regularly attending the Pre-Bar Review Course.Certification of Completion of the Pre-Bar Review Course

REFRESHER


6. For applicants with pending casesAll 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/InformationCertificate 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 DecisionCertificate of Finality of DecisionClearance from the Court, Prosecutor’s Office or From the Office of the Ombudsman, as the case maybe

Filing of Bar Petition with SecWel3

DATES TO REMEMBER:

COLLECTION OF BAR PETITIONS BY THE BOC1ST Batch: June 23, 20162nd Batch: July 2, 2016

SecWel’s Filing of Bar Petitions with SC4

DATES TO REMEMBER:

FILING OF BAR PETITIONS1st Batch: July 21, 2016 Late Submissions: August 4, 2016

SecWel’s Filing of Bar Petitions with SC4

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.

UP BAR OPS COMMISSION

CONTACT INFORMATION

BOC Hotline

09770115326

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/UP-Law-Bar-Operations-Commission

Email

[email protected]

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THANK YOU!

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Road to the Bar: 2016 Bar Candidates GA