SC resets Nov. 2021 bar exams to Jan., Feb. 2022


Supreme Court (SC)

The Supreme Court (SC) has reset the 2020-2021 online bar examinations set in November this year to Jan. 16, 23, 30, and Feb. 6, 2022.

In an announcement issued by Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, chairman of the 2020-2021 bar examinations committee, the SC said:

“After considering the COVID-19 situation nationally and in all the testing site, as well as receiving advice from various experts, the Supreme Court, after recommendation by the Bar Chairperson, with an abundance of caution and to assure the highest level of safety for all the bar applicants and personnel, decided to reset the Bar Examinations from November 2021 to January 16, 23, 30, and February 6, 2022.

“The application period will not be reopened.

“All preparatory activities for the Bar Examinations, including the selection of the bar applicants of their venue, downloading of the secure exam delivery program, and other activities shall continue.”