Life Goes On . . . After the Bar Exams
There are a few inescapable truths for a law student. Each must face the bar exams before becoming a lawyer. Each one will agonize for months while waiting for the bar exam results.
The more painful truth is this — more than half won’t make it.
It’s not that we’re seeing the glass half empty. Of course, we celebrate with those who’ll hurdle the exams, in the same way that we, for lack of a stronger word, celebrated when we made it during our time. No amount of celebration, however, would cover the fact that more than half won’t make it. The highest passing percentage is 43%. This time it’s originally 5% , raised to 22.91%.
So what happens after the 28th of March? John, in his comment in an earlier post about waiting for the 2007 bar exam results, said it best:
For now, emotion-packed messages inundate this site.
Later on, and immediately after the result shall have been released, this site would be likened to an abandoned war zone where you could only hear moans and groans of defeated and wounded soldiers.
Victorious ones will then paint their names all over the site.
It happened last year.
It will happen this year.
For those who won’t make it, life must go on. But that’s easier said than done. This is particularly true for someone who, even from childhood, always wanted to become a lawyer. Passing the bar exams is like getting the key to a different world. There’s no middle ground. Either you make it or you don’t. In case of the latter, how should one deal with it?
March 28 is fast coming up.
louie, di ka nag-iisa, we will make it on second take. he-he
Congrats again to all passers. Be good lawyers.
i was stunned by the statement of 07 bar examiner chairman that they adjusted the passing to 70%, i think thats unfair for those who got 70% above in the previous exam but dint make it.. but anyways, congratulations to the new lawyers..
To those who didnt make it this year, its time to give yourself a well deserved break these coming days. I believe the lord will not hve allowed you to go this far if he will not make a lawyer out of you some day. Then asses yourself if you will take this year’s Bar exams. Dont ever attempt to take the exam if you feel you’re suffering from a burnout specially those who have taken it consecutively.If you finally decided to go to war again, forget the results of your previous exam and start on a clean slate. Chances of the same questions being asked again are nil.Try to review all subjects even those you passed with flying colors as these tend to be neglected the second time around. For me, it also helped reviewing in a new school were i have few classmates and friends as it enabled me to concentrate without worrying so much about peer preassure. Remember, unlike the first-takers,we are a breed apart for we have sufferd the deepest scars and wounds of this war. Finally,try not to make promises to him up there for you to pass but instead abandon an offer all your hopes dreams aspirations and sufferings in his hands. It is he who knows whats best for you.
i agree with jc… although i made it agad sa first take. i believe na wala naman difference kung first take or second take etc….
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Claro M. Recto is a second taker and was a success.God bless to all 2008 barristers!