The Philippine Bar Examination is a prerequisite to the practice of law in the Philippines. It is administered by the Supreme Court of the Philippines, and applicants are required to pass it before they can be admitted to take their oath as lawyers. The Philippine Bar Examination consists of one day for all candidates, with each candidate being given four hours to answer 200 questions on various subjects.
Foreign lawyers who want to practice law in the Philippines must take and pass this examination. The rules governing foreign lawyers are contained in Section 6(d), Rule 138 of the Rules of Court.[1]
Foreign Lawyers are required to meet certain requirements before they can practice law in the Philippines:
They must be at least 21 years old at the time of filing their application;
Uk Bar Exam For Foreign Lawyers
They must have passed the Philippine Bar Examination or any other examinations equivalent thereto;
They must have been admitted to practice law before any court in any country, state or territory where they may reside; and
The United Kingdom Bar Examinations (UKBE) is the examination process by which foreign lawyers can qualify to practice law in England and Wales. The examinations are run by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and consist of three parts: the Common Professional Examination (CPE), the Professional Skills Course (PSC) and the Final Assessment.
The CPE is a computer-based test that takes place over two days, on Saturdays, throughout the year. It contains questions on English law and procedure, together with an essay section on a subject from either company law or consumer credit law.
The PSC consists of a week-long course at one of six centres around England and Wales. It covers a range of topics including how to research cases, drafting legal documents and preparing clients for meetings with lawyers.
The final assessment is a three-hour exam consisting of two written papers on Company Law, Criminal Law, Conveyancing Law and Practice or Trusts Law. These will be taken after completion of both the CPE and PSC
