Bar Bulletin No. 1 - Conduct of 2024 Bar Examinations: Modality, Coverage, Schedule, and Syllabi

Sep 21, 2026

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Bar Bulletin No. 1 sets out the conduct of the 2024 Bar Examinations by explaining the modality shift from traditional pen-and-paper to a digital platform, while keeping the examinations digitalized and regionalized with a condensed schedule and multiple examiners. It details the September testing schedule across local testing centers, including the six core subjects and their percentage weights. The bulletin further provides that comprehensive syllabi for core subjects are attached to guide bar candidates, and notes that application procedures and venues will be announced in subsequent bulletins.

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Conduct of 2024 Bar Examinations: Modality, Coverage, Schedule, and Syllabi

Modality and program objectives

September testing schedule and subject weights

Attached syllabi and coverage guidance

Application procedures and official information sources

Political and Public International Law - 2024 Bar Examinations

1987 Philippine Constitution

Legislative Department

Executive Department

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court Manila OFFICE OF THE BAR CHAIRPERSON BAR BULLETIN No. 1 December 11, 2023 CONDUCT OF 2024 BAR EXAMINATIONS: MODALITY, COVERAGE, SCHEDULE, and SYLLABI From 2020 to 2023, the Court carried out vital reforms consistent with the objectives of the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 to upgrade the legal education and to modernize the admission to the practice of law. Specifically, the Court shifted the framework in the conduct of Bar Examinations from the traditional pen-and-paper method to the digital platform. Considering the achievements and wealth of experience from previous years, the 2024 Bar Examinations \#BarNiJLo2024 shall remain digitalized and regionalized with condensed schedule and multiple examiners. The 2024 Bar Examinations \#MostValuableLaban will bridge the gap between the study and practice of law, and will usher qualified examinees in their transition from law students to “practice-ready” and“potentially capable” lawyers. The questions will be geared toward practical skills and jurisprudential perspectives to evince analytical and problemsolving abilities, strong sense of ethics, professionalism, empathy for clients, and commitment to public service as minimum benchmarks for admission to the practice of law. The 2024 Bar Examinations shall continue to be conducted in the month of September in local testing centers across the country. The six core subjects will be retained with the following schedules and relative weights, viz.: | Day | Time | Subject | Weight | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | September 8, 2024
(Sunday) | AM | Political and Public International Law | 15% | | | PM | Commercial and Taxation Laws | 20% | | September 11, 2024
(Wednesday) | AM | Civil Law | 20% | | | PM | Labor Law and Social Legislations | 10% | | September 15, 2024
(Sunday) | AM | Criminal Law | 10% | | | PM | Remedial Law, Legal and Judicial Ethics with Practical Exercises | 25% | For reference, attached in this bulletin are the comprehensive and detailed syllabi of the core subjects to serve as effective roadmap and guidebook for the examinees. The syllabi offer specific provisions of law and concise statements of key principles to assist bar candidates in a more focused review. The syllabi likewise lay out a clear outline of the subjects, coverage, and exclusions. Matters regarding the application procedures, venues of local testing centers, and other guidelines in the conduct of the 2024 Bar Examinations will be announced in subsequent bar bulletins. The Court reminds the public that only notices and issuances posted on its official website and legitimate social media accounts are true and accurate information. The public may contact the Office of the Bar Confidant at (02) 8 552 9690 or (02) 8 552 9642 for further concerns. On behalf of the Supreme Court, I pray that you experience all the warmth of love, light of laughter, and joy of gratitude this holiday season. Good tidings and wishing you a \#MarVeLousBar next year. MARIO V. LOPEZ Chairperson, 2024 Bar Examinations POLITICAL AND PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW 2024 Bar Examinations Office of the Bar Chairperson I. 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION A. Definition, Nature, and Concepts of the Constitution 1. Declaration of Principles a. Democracy and Republicanism b. Renunciation of War c. Supremacy of Civilian Authority over Military 2. State Policies a. Independent Foreign Policy b. Social Justice c. Sanctity of Family and Vital Role of Youth in Nation-Building B. Amendment and Revision (1987 CONST., art. XVII, secs. 1-4; R.A. No. 6735) C. National Territory (1987 CONST., art. I; UNCLOS, arts. 1, 3-8, 33, 46-48, 50 and 55-58) D. Separation of Powers, and Checks and Balances E. State Immunity (1987 CONST., art. XVI, sec. 3; P.D. No. 1445) F. Delegation of Powers (1987 CONST., art. VI, secs. 1, 23(2) and 28(2)) G. Fundamental Powers of the State – Police Power,

FAQs

How will the 2024 Bar Examinations be conducted in terms of modality?

The Court will conduct the 2024 Bar Examinations on a digital platform, maintaining the digitalized and regionalized approach with a condensed schedule and multiple examiners.

What is the schedule and weight of each core subject for the 2024 Bar Examinations?

The bulletin states the exams will be held in September 2024 at local testing centers and lists each core subject by day, time, and percentage weight (e.g., Political and Public International Law 15%, Commercial and Taxation Laws 20%).

Where can candidates find guidance on the subjects covered in the 2024 exams?

Comprehensive and detailed syllabi of the core subjects are attached to the bulletin, providing outlines of coverage and exclusions and key principles for focused review.

Sep 21, 2026

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