The highly anticipated Bar Examinations are just around the corner.
The Supreme Court has released a list of required and permitted items that aspiring lawyers must bring when taking the Bar Exams this September.
The high court said that Bar takers must bring specific items for identity verification, examination procedures, and compliance with security protocols.
It added that failure to bring these items may result in denial of entry to the testing center. The required items are:
- Laptop with installed Examplify version 3.8.0
- Notice of Admission (NOA)
- Printed copy of Health Liability Waiver
- Printed copy of the Honor Code
- Valid ID and/or law school ID
- Packed meals
The Supreme Court also provided a list of other items Bar takers are allowed to bring, including both tech and non-tech essentials.
Prohibited items were also specified, including cellphones, earphones, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, vapes and more.
The Office of the #Bar2025 Chairperson, under the leadership of Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, has issued an advisory on required and permitted items at the local testing centers (LTCs) for the guidance of the Bar Examinees.
Read the Notice here:… pic.twitter.com/62UOPYPONB
— Philippine Supreme Court Public Information Office (@SCPh_PIO) August 1, 2025
The Notice from the Office of the #Bar2025 Chairperson dated August 1, 2025 includes and underscores the No Single-Use Plastic Policy that will be implemented in all LTCs for this year’s Bar Examinations.
Read the Notice here: https://t.co/X2pzVe3zs0#AMYingForExcellence… pic.twitter.com/HXCL98w2UP
— Philippine Supreme Court Public Information Office (@SCPh_PIO) August 1, 2025
A more detailed advisory on permitted and prohibited items can be accessed through this link.
The Bar Exams for 2025 are scheduled for September 7, 10 and 14.
It is the Supreme Court’s qualifying licensure exam that assesses aspiring lawyers’ knowledge of fundamental legal principles and essential skills needed for entry-level practice in the country.
The Bar Exam is the only qualifying licensure exam for skilled professionals not administered by the Professional Regulation Commission.
