USC posts excellent passing rate in 2022 Bar exams
Published Apr 14, 2023 14:04 pm
|
Updated Apr 14, 2023 14:04 pm
CEBU CITY – Better preparation, better training.
These keyed University of San Carlos’ (USC) high passing rate in the 2022 Bar examinations.
“We are thankful that the result was good. It is a big honor for the school,” said Atty. Glenn Capanas, Dean of the USC College of Law.
A total of 199 USC graduates took the Bar and 186 of them passed for a 93.47 percent passing percentage.
A USC product also made it to the Top 10.
BAES
Capanas said the school was confident that its graduates, just like in previous Bar exams, will perform well in the Bar exam. “It cannot be avoided to be nervous but we were really hopeful that the result will be good,” said Capanas. USC, a school run by missionaries of the Societas Verbi Divini (SVD) or Society of the Divine Word, has been producing Bar topnotchers. Capanas said the Carolinians who took the 2022 Bar were the first batch of the school’s accredited law student practitioners. He explained that the Revised Law Student Practice Rule allows law students to appear in court. “Even if you are a law student, it’s not automatic that you can give a legal opinion, you cannot appear in court. They have to be accredited law student practitioners before they can engage in limited practice. They can defend a person in court under the supervision of a lawyer,” said Capanas. Capanas said the rule, which was implemented about two years ago, was a big help in preparing law students for the Bar. “We can learn from school, from reading books but if they are to handle actual cases, there is an experiential learning,” said Capanas. Capanas said the USC has also partnered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and Cebu City Justice Zone for its program. “We also have interns at the City Prosecutors’ Office and the Parole and Probation Office,” said Capanas. Having dedicated teachers is also a key for the school’s consistent performance in Bar exams. “We are proud to have teachers who are very dedicated to their jobs. Even during Saturday and Sunday, they are willing to work even with no pay. They don’t ask for payment, just to make sure that everything will be covered in the law course,” said Capanas. As a topnotcher, Baes will be rewarded by USC with a “lasting” incentive. Baes will be granted a “Gift of Education” where he can nominate a student who will receive a lifetime scholarship grant at USC. “The reward has a lasting impact. It’s not a material reward,” said Capanas. As USC congratulated its graduates and all successful examinees, the school gave some encouragement to those who failed. “For those who didn’t pass, we hope you will not be discouraged. Failure is a form of success but was only delayed,” said Capanas. Capanas admitted that law studies, just like other courses, is challenging but with hard work, sacrifices and dedication, one can pass the Bar. He also gave this advice to those who dream of becoming a lawyer. “Come to USC,” he said.
BAES
Capanas said the school was confident that its graduates, just like in previous Bar exams, will perform well in the Bar exam. “It cannot be avoided to be nervous but we were really hopeful that the result will be good,” said Capanas. USC, a school run by missionaries of the Societas Verbi Divini (SVD) or Society of the Divine Word, has been producing Bar topnotchers. Capanas said the Carolinians who took the 2022 Bar were the first batch of the school’s accredited law student practitioners. He explained that the Revised Law Student Practice Rule allows law students to appear in court. “Even if you are a law student, it’s not automatic that you can give a legal opinion, you cannot appear in court. They have to be accredited law student practitioners before they can engage in limited practice. They can defend a person in court under the supervision of a lawyer,” said Capanas. Capanas said the rule, which was implemented about two years ago, was a big help in preparing law students for the Bar. “We can learn from school, from reading books but if they are to handle actual cases, there is an experiential learning,” said Capanas. Capanas said the USC has also partnered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and Cebu City Justice Zone for its program. “We also have interns at the City Prosecutors’ Office and the Parole and Probation Office,” said Capanas. Having dedicated teachers is also a key for the school’s consistent performance in Bar exams. “We are proud to have teachers who are very dedicated to their jobs. Even during Saturday and Sunday, they are willing to work even with no pay. They don’t ask for payment, just to make sure that everything will be covered in the law course,” said Capanas. As a topnotcher, Baes will be rewarded by USC with a “lasting” incentive. Baes will be granted a “Gift of Education” where he can nominate a student who will receive a lifetime scholarship grant at USC. “The reward has a lasting impact. It’s not a material reward,” said Capanas. As USC congratulated its graduates and all successful examinees, the school gave some encouragement to those who failed. “For those who didn’t pass, we hope you will not be discouraged. Failure is a form of success but was only delayed,” said Capanas. Capanas admitted that law studies, just like other courses, is challenging but with hard work, sacrifices and dedication, one can pass the Bar. He also gave this advice to those who dream of becoming a lawyer. “Come to USC,” he said.