Category: Features

2018 Bar Statistics and Trends

Passing Rate The Philippines welcomed 1,800 new lawyers today. With 8,155 taking the examination this year, this yields a passing rate of 22.07%. The passing rate is the lowest since the 2014 Bar, when only 18.82% of the examinees passed. Moreover, this is the fourth lowest passing rate this decade. 2018 – 22.07% 2010 –

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Do Not Date a Law Student

They are highly argumentative. They are too academic-oriented and career-oriented to be in a satisfying relationship. They will not have time for your favorite out-of-town trips, for a relaxing museum walk, or for a honeymoon. They will forever reason out that they have recitations tomorrow, that they have reading backlogs, that they have law school.

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Five Levels of LAWve

Love can sometimes be a tricky, confusing, and unforgiving game. It is frustrating, and at the same time, rewarding. With all the feelings we can possibly feel, the ups and the downs, the smiles and the tears, and the different stages we go through for love, here are the five levels of love in legal terms.