The 2024 Bar Examinations officially commenced today, Sunday, September 8. Aspiring lawyers were accompanied by their families and friends to testing centers in Quezon City and Manila.
Supporters of the examinees carried tarpaulins and balloons to show their encouragement. According to the Supreme Court, 12,246 applications for the 2024 Bar Examinations were received.
The exams are scheduled for September 8, 11, and 15. Early monitoring by the Supreme Court showed that examinees began arriving at local testing centers in the National Capital Region early in the morning.
The Supreme Court also confirmed that there are 13 local testing centers nationwide for the Bar Exams. In Metro Manila, several roads have been closed due to the ongoing examination.