Posted on October 27, 2006 in Bar Exams
This year, 6,344 law graduates from 100 Philippine law schools took the 100-year-old plus Bar exams. Now that the 2006 Bar exams are over and as the day of the release of the results approaches, the mental torture is going to get worse. In my experience, the first time I felt God’s presence was when I took the bar exams. That was the first time I had nightmares, waking up at dawn drenched in sweat. That was the first time I went to church, alone, in the middle of the night. That was the first time my tears fell while praying. I felt guilty of asking for anything because I forgot Him in happier times. Yet, I really have no one to turn to; He is my refuge and I have to ask for strength to go on. More suggestions on how to deal with the waiting game at the Forum.
Update (21 March 2007): I was pleasantly surprised to see an increase of comments here. I guess this is because of the persistent “rumor” that the bar results will be released tomorrow, 22 March 2007. This, of course, adds to the agony of waiting. But, guys, relax (if that’s possible). Take this week to get some rest. Go to a retreat. Continue working. Get a vacation. My crystal ball says that the results won’t be released this week. My crystal ball also favors odd (as opposed to “even”) dates next week. Maybe my crystal ball will be kind enough to give updates. =) Good luck and God bless to everyone.
Update (22 March 2007): Back when I had more hair and lower blood pressure, we had at least 2 major false alarms, or shall I say “kuryente”, while waiting for the bar results. Each time, the four of us underbar associates (3 UP, 1 Ateneo) would gather in one of our rooms, gather in a circle, and take turns saying a prayer. Of course, some partners and senior associates would know because we would all quietly vanish in a locked room, the window blinds shut, with an instruction to our secretaries not to be disturbed. Then we’ll learn that it’s a false alarm. After a while, we (at least I), stopped caring exactly when the results would come out. I guess you eventually get tired of waiting. You just want the torture to end. Wait, sorry I got carried away =) All I want to say is this: For the sake of sanity (of everyone waiting), no, the results won’t be released tomorrow (Friday).
Update (23 March 2007): The electronic copy of the official results is, of course, posted at the Supreme Court website. Given the flow of things, the electronic posting would come BEFORE the hard copy is posted outside the Supreme Court complex along Padre Faura. There’s a little problem, something I’m sure the tech people at SC had addressed already – the SC website is heavily swamped on the day of the release of the results. In other words, you may have a hard time checking the website. We’ll try to mirror the results here or at the Forum. By the way, as mentioned before, J-Day is not today.
Update (24 March 2007): I believe everybody knows about the petition of Satur Ocampo pending with the Supreme Court, although not everybody knows that it’s scheduled for oral arguments on March 30. The SC will have its hands full, so to speak, and will get less time to tackle the bar results prior to that date. So, according to my crystal ball, our future lawyers have to extend their period of “reflection” until April 2-4. (By the way, thanks to Mish for the splendid performance of our free server. I hope it continues that way so we can continue providing updates.)
Update (27 March 2007): I’m thinking not to call this an “update”, because there’s nothing “new” to say. Anyway, my crystal ball is not saying anything. This means that the last update still holds true.
Update (28 March 2007): C’mon, folks, it’s not gonna be tomorrow, and it’s not gonna be Friday. J-Day is next week. If I’m wrong, then I have to make dagok my crystal ball =) Is 3 a good number?
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goody.
dapat matapos na ang kabaliwan na to.
Nasa mental hospital na nga ako =)=)
April 3 na naman? True na ba ito?
I think the results will not be out tomorrow. Otherwise, the SC should have already posted a notice to such effect by today at their website just like last year. You may check out NEWS – COURTNEWS FLASH at the SC’s website.
So malamang sa next week na nga. Pero baka pwede pa rin na sa Friday ilabas. Pwede nga ba? Hehe.
by monday, april 1, the SC has set the agenda for the bar results, the grades has already been decoded and tabulated. the passing percentage has already been set for 32% and the agenda on monday will be whether or not they’ll push the passing rate up to 39%. worst case that would happen is that if the SC gives the go signal to the bar confidant for the release of results on the 3rd of april will mean a passing rate of 32%…otherwise, if the results come out later than april 3rd, it would be better for all of us since obviously they will have deliberated upon a higher passing rate than 32%, most probably 39-40%. from a passing rate of 32% among the 6,344 examinees or roughly 2030 individuals, to 39% or roughly 2474 individuals, a difference of more or less 400 more individuals is obviously a lot better. i hope then that the release won’t happen on the 3rd of april because it only means one thing, the chairperson is kind enough to pass a lot more examinees. otherwise, if indeed the date of release remains to be on the 3rd, we would be looking at a passing rate of 32%…we wouldn’t want that to say the least.
I received a txt msg from my fellow barrister that the results of the bar exams will be out mar29..ano ba ito? is dis true?
what we need now is to pray to God that the Chairperson Justice Angelina Gutierrez be kind enough to pass many bar examinees this year…. Let’s pray together that it is more than 32%. Mas maraming pumasa … Mas Masaya… GOD BLESS US ALL!
32% is way below. if that pushes through, i think a lot of average guyz are in deep deep trouble and, i admit, that includes ME.
Sir CHAOS THEORY, thanks for the info.
April 1 n lang ilabas… sakto April fools’… wakekek
…Dios ti agngina kdatau amin =)
sana nga april 3 nalang para timely sia sa pagmumunimuni sa holy week… let’s all pray that the 39% will push thru… thanks for the info:)
Yup, sana po April 3 na. I feel that I can’t go on any longer than that. I’ve never felt this weak and vulnerable. It’s even worse than green kryptonite!
me naman ilang araw nag tulala, malapit naring sumayad, isang hibla nalang
Waiting is really the hardest part. More than six thousand families are in horror and agony, hoping thier bets will make it to the final list.
I’ve been unproductive and hot tempered since these false alarms of Bar results started late February. This is a lot harder than actually reviewing the bar exam.
I’m glad this forum is here to keep us informed and connected. It also eases up the tension a little bit.
Kidding aside, they said this is the trial period for all suspects committing the crime entitled: “HAVING THE ILLUSIONSS TO BE A LAWYER”. Those found guilty will be punished with a failing grade. Those not guilty be ordered to take their lawyer’s oath and admitted to the bar. He he
Dear atty.
As of this date, when will the 2006 bar results will come out?
Hey guys, what are your plans after the results are out?