The Supreme Court has lowered the passing rate in the 2024 Bar examinations to 74% in a bid to address the shortage of lawyers in the country.
According to Ian Cruz’s report in “24 Oras” on Friday, at least 3,962 out of 10,490 takers passed the bar examination.
With the passing rate adjusted from 75% to 74%, the number of examinees who passed this year is higher with 37% from last year’s 30%.
“The justices would like to have more lawyers. Ayaw nila na 3,000 lang ang new lawyers but they want more lawyers,” said Bar chairperson Justice Mario Lopez.
“And there are several reasons why we need more lawyers, and of course, one of the many reasons perhaps is the scarcity of lawyers in some areas.”
The Supreme Court compound located along Padre Faura street in Manila was flocked with parents and exam takers nervously looking for their name in the roster of passers. And, shouts for joy were later heard as the results came out.
“Sobrang hirap po, two and a half months lang ang review namin. Pero sulit po ang paghihirap,” said Michael Jhon Abayon who passed the exams.
(It was hard for us because we only had two and a half months of review. But everything was worth it.)
For some who took the exam for the second time, it was a victorious moment for them.
“Sobrang hirap po kasi ng pinagdaanan ko. Take 2 ko na po kasi ito eh, thank you po kay Lord,” said Asmin Lindain.
(I endured so much for this. This is actually the second time I took the exams, thank you Lord.)
Bar Topnotchers
Kyle Christian Tutor of the University of the Philippines topped the examinations with a rating of 85.77%.
He was followed by Maria Christina Santos of the Ateneo de Manila University with 85.5400%, and Gerald Catayong Roxas of the Angeles University Foundation School of Law with 84.3550%.
The oath taking for the new lawyers will be held on January 24 at the SMX Convention Center. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
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