Supreme Court Announces 14 Local Testing Centers for 2025 Bar Exams
MANILA – The Supreme Court’s Office of the 2025 Bar Chairperson (OBC) has officially released the list of 14 local testing centers for the 2025 Bar Examinations. This move aims to ease the financial burden of examinees coming from provinces while allowing them to stay near their families and support networks.
The announcement came through Bar Bulletin 3, signed by SC Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier, who oversees the 2025 Bar Exams. She emphasized that the selection of local testing centers was carefully made from various regions across the country.
Comprehensive List of Local Testing Centers
The 14 local testing centers cover Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This allows applicants to take the exams in places closer to their homes.
Metro Manila centers include:
- University of Santo Tomas
- San Beda University – Mendiola
- New Era University
- Manila Adventist College
- San Beda College – Alabang
- University of the Philippines – Bonifacio Global City
- Ateneo de Manila University School of Law
In Luzon, the centers are:
- Saint Louis University
- University of Nueva Caceres
Visayas centers include:
- University of San Jose – Recoletos
- Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation
- Central Philippine University
In Mindanao, examinees will take exams at:
- Ateneo de Davao University
- Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology
Bar Exam Venue Assignments and Support
Justice Lazaro-Javier assured that the final assignment of local testing centers will be accessible to all applicants through their Bar Applicant Registration System and Tech Assistance (BARISTA) accounts starting June 24. This will help candidates know exactly where they will take their exams well in advance.
The Office will also distribute the Examplify User Guide at a later time, providing detailed instructions for exam procedures.
For any venue-related concerns, examinees may reach out to the OBC Help Desk through official channels. The Supreme Court also reminds everyone to verify information only from authorized sources to avoid misinformation.
Key Dates and Final Reminders
The 2025 Bar Examinations are scheduled to take place on September 7, 10, and 14. Candidates should prepare accordingly and monitor official updates closely to ensure they meet all requirements.
Local leaders noted that the establishment of these local testing centers reflects the Supreme Court’s commitment to making the bar exams more accessible and less stressful, especially for those coming from distant provinces.
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