Bar Admission

Requirements for Admission to the Bar
As a rule, the following are the requirements for admission to the Bar:

1. Citizen of the Philippines;
2. At least 21 years of age;
3. Of good moral character; 
• Must produce before the Supreme Court satisfactory evidence of good moral character
• No charges against him or her involving moral turpitude which have been filed or are pending in any court in the Philippines;
4. Resident of the Philippines;
5. Must have complied with the academic requirements;
6. Must pass the Bar examinations;
7. Take the lawyer's oath;
8. Sign the Roll of Attorneys; and
9.  Receive a license to practice from the Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court.

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