BAR BULLETIN NO. 33 - S. 2022 - RESCHEDULING THE 2020/21 BAR EXAMINATIONS

Sep 20, 2026

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Supreme Court of the Philippines issues Bar Bulletin No. 33 (S. 2022) rescheduling the 2020/21 Bar Examinations due to COVID-19 impacts on examinees and critically understaffed bar teams. Citing response statistics and expert projections during the COVID-19 surge, the Court moves the examinations to February 4, 2022 (Friday) and February 6, 2022 (Sunday). The bulletin also thanks participating local governments and schools hosting command centers, reiterates prior unaffected instructions, and urges strict quarantine starting January 20, 2022.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Reading Time5 min

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Rescheduling Decision

New Examination Dates

Rationale and Staffing Constraints

Support and Guidance

Thank-Yous to Local Governments and Schools

Instructions, Quarantine, and Contact for Concerns

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court Manila BAR BULLETIN NO. 33, S. 2022 RESCHEDULING THE 2020/21 BAR EXAMINATIONS TO FEBRUARY 4 (FRIDAY) AND 6 (SUNDAY), 2022 As of today, 16.8% of the 8,546 Bar examinees who have responded to an email sent by the Office of the Bar Chairperson are any of the three: positive for COVID-19; living with someone positive for COVID-19; or under quarantine due to a direct contact. They are at risk of not being able to take the Bar Examinations if the original schedule of January 23 to 25, 2022 were to push through. Also, given the current infection rate and quarantine situation of the Bar personnel, 16 of the 31 teams that will be deployed will be critically understaffed if the current schedule were maintained. Considering these numbers, as well as the projections of the Court’s expert consultants on the progress of this current COVID-19 surge, the Supreme Court En Banc has unanimously decided that the Bar Examinations be rescheduled to February 4, 2022, Friday; and February 6, 2022, Sunday. The Court expresses its gratitude to the following local governments, whose indispensable help in these times has consistently remained responsive: National Capital Region 1. Makati City 2. Pasay City 3. Manila City 4. Quezon City 5. Taguig City LUZON 1. Baguio City 2. San Fernando, La Union 3. Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 4. Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya 5. Angeles, Pampanga 6. Lipa City, Batangas 7. Calapan City, Mindoro 8. Naga, Camarines Sur VISAYAS 1. Iloilo City 2. Bacolod City 3. Cebu City 4. Dumaguete City 5. Tacloban City MINDANAO 1. Zamboanga City 2. Cagayan De Oro City 3. Iligan City 4. Davao City 5. General Santos City The Court also thanks the schools that will host the Command Center and serve as local testing centers. Their continuing support has been overwhelming and heartwarming. All existing instructions in previous Bar Bulletins not affected by this decision remain effective. All examinees will be advised to strictly undergo quarantine by January 20, 2022, Thursday. An email address ([BarChairLeonen@gmail.com](BarChairLeonen@gmail.com)) has been created for any concerns which are not within the competence of the various help desks already created. Bar examinees are urged to remain in solidarity with those who have been severely affected by this pandemic and the last typhoon. Lawyering is not only about you. It is a noble profession founded on compassion for others. Be patient. Take a few days off to regain your composure and then continue with your preparations. Soon, those who have the determination, tenacity, and resilience to overcome these challenges will become great lawyers who will serve our people well. January 14, 2022. For meaningful freedoms, MARVIC M.V.F. LEONEN Associate Justice and 2020/21 Bar Examinations Chairperson

FAQs

What are the rescheduled dates for the 2020/21 Bar Examinations?

The Bar Examinations are rescheduled to February 4, 2022 (Friday) and February 6, 2022 (Sunday).

Why did the Supreme Court reschedule the examinations?

The bulletin cites COVID-19 related risks among examinees and the potential for bar teams to be critically understaffed, based on infection and quarantine conditions and expert projections.

What quarantine instruction is given to bar examinees?

Examinees are advised to strictly undergo quarantine starting January 20, 2022 (Thursday).

Sep 20, 2026

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