The Supreme Court is making it easier for aspiring lawyers across the Philippines to chase their dreams. In a move aimed at easing the financial and emotional strain of travel, the Office of the 2025 Bar Chairperson has announced 14 local testing centers (LTCs) for this year’s Bar Examinations.
The full list was released through Bar Bulletin 3, signed by Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier, Chairperson of the 2025 Bar Exams. According to the bulletin, the selection of diverse venues ensures that examinees from various regions can stay closer to home—and to their support systems—while taking one of the most challenging exams of their lives.
Here’s where the 2025 Bar will be held:
Metro Manila
- University of Santo Tomas
- San Beda University – Mendiola
- New Era University
- Manila Adventist College
- San Beda College – Alabang
- University of the Philippines – BGC
- Ateneo de Manila University School of Law
Luzon
- Saint Louis University
- University of Nueva Caceres
Visayas
- University of San Jose – Recoletos
- Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation
- Central Philippine University
Mindanao
- Ateneo de Davao University
- Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
Applicants can view their assigned testing center through their BARISTA (Bar Applicant Registration System and Tech Assistance) accounts starting June 24. The Examplify User Guide, a critical tool for navigating the exam software, will be released soon.
For inquiries about venue assignments, examinees may contact the OBC Help Desk via bit.ly/2025BarExamsHelpdesk or call (02) 8552 9690.
To ensure access to accurate updates and information, the Supreme Court encourages the public to follow its official channels:
Save the dates: The 2025 Bar Examinations will take place on September 7, 10, and 14.
The journey to the legal profession is tough—but with these testing centers spread across the country, it just got a little bit more accessible.