Requirements To Become A Lawyer In The Philippines.

If you ever want to study all about the laws and become a Lawyer, I hope this article will help you to achieve your dream.

Cultivate the important skills and qualities required to study law.

a. You need to be committed.
b. You need to learn how to read and read fast. 
c. You need to know basic sentence construction.
d. You need a proper study habit.
e. You need to practice your handwriting ASAP.

● Obtain a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. According to the Rules of Court, you need to take a bachelor’s degree in arts or sciences with any of the following subjects as major or field of concentration:

• Political science
• Logic
• English
• Spanish
• History
• Economics

● Take the Philippine Law School Admission Test (PhiLSAT).

● Study law for four years in a recognized law school.

● Take and pass the Bar Examinations.

a. BAR EXAM REQUIREMENTS.
ー The applicants for the Bar Examinations must file:

• A verified (signed) and notarized petition, a form of which is available at the Office of the Bar Confidant;

• A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate;

• A copy of the marriage certificate for married female applicants;

• Two (2) testimonials of good moral character executed by a lawyer;

• The original or certified true copy of the applicant’s pre-law degree transcript;

• The original or certified true copy of the applicant’s law degree transcript;

• Certificate of no derogatory record;

• Certification by the school registrar executed under oath and noted by the Law Dean that the applicant graduated a four (4) year law course and that his/her name is included in the LEB Certification;

• Three (3) copies of latest un-retouched photos with name imprinted thereon; andA self-addressed stamped envelope.

ー There is a filing fee of Php 3,750.00. Normally, your law school will help you in accomplishing the petition and its attachments. You need to consult with your school’s registrar.

b. BAR EXAM SUBJECTS.
ー The Bar Exam is composed of eight subjects:

• Political and International Law.
• Labor and Social Legislation.
• Civil Law.
• Taxation.
• Mercantile Law.
• Criminal Law.
• Remedial Law.
• Legal Ethics.

c. BAR EXAM PASSING RATES.
ー To pass, you need to obtain a general average of 75% in all subjects, without falling below 50% in any subject. 
● Take your oath and start practicing law.
ー You can already practice law! There are, however, some continuing requirements that you have to accomplish as a member of the Philippine Bar in good standing:
• Pay your annual membership fee (Php 2,000) with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines;
• Attend a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) every three years; and
• Pay your professional tax with the City Hall.

LAWYER'S MONEY
ー According to one news report, junior lawyers have average earnings of P27,033 per month.
ー If you work in the government, however, you may start with a salary grade 19 (P45,269 per month).
ー The Public Attorney’s Office, in particular, has a very competitive starting salary grade of 25 (P95,083 per month).

ー Lawyer can be a professor, a writer, a politician, a CEO, a Data Protection Officer, or a notary public.