[size=78%]The results of the 2024 Bar Examinations were announced on December 13, 2024, by the Supreme Court of the Philippines, revealing a total of 3,962 successful examinees out of 10,490 candidates. This marks a passing rate of **37.84%**, an increase from last year's rate of **33.77%**. The examinations took place over three days—September 8, 11, and 15—across 13 testing centers nationwide.[/size]
### Top Performers
The standout performer this year was **Kyle Christian Gorrero Tutor** from the **University of the Philippines**, who topped the exam with an impressive score of **85.77%**. The top ten passers are as follows:
1. **Kyle Christian Gorrero Tutor** - University of the Philippines (85.77%)
2. **Maria Christina S. Aniceto** - Ateneo de Manila University (85.54%)
3. **Gerald C. Roxas** - Angeles University Foundation (84.36%)
4. **John Philippe E. Chua** - University of the Philippines (84.28%)
5. **Jet Ryan P. Nicolas** - University of the Philippines (84.27%)
6. **Maria Lovelyn Joyce Quebrar** - University of the Philippines (84.06%)
7. **Kyle Andrew P. Isaguirre** - Ateneo de Manila University (83.91%)
8. **Joji S. Macadine** - University of Mindanao (83.75%)
9. **Gregorio Jose II Torres** - Western Mindanao State University (83.59%)
10. **Raya B. Villacorta** - San Beda University (83.47%)
### Law Schools Performance
In terms of school performance, **Ateneo de Manila University** emerged as the top-performing law school for both first-time takers and overall performance among institutions with more than 100 examinees:
- **Ateneo de Manila University**
- First-time takers: 96.36% passing rate (159/165)
- Overall: 96.02% passing rate (169/176)
Following Ateneo in overall performance were:
- **University of the Philippines**: 90.51% (229/253)
- **San Beda University**: 89.73% (131/146)
- **University of Santo Tomas - Manila**: 80.35% (139/173)
- **University of San Carlos**: 79.05% (117/148)
The Supreme Court categorized schools based on their number of examinees to ensure fair comparisons, recognizing outstanding institutions in various classifications.
### Examination Details
This year's Bar exams were conducted digitally for the third consecutive time and covered six core subjects including Political and Public International Law, Commercial and Taxation Laws, Civil Law, Labor Law and Social Legislation, Criminal Law, and Remedial Law with Legal and Judicial Ethics.
The oath-taking ceremony for successful examinees is scheduled for January 24, 2025.
Overall, the results reflect a positive trend in Bar exam performance compared to previous years, highlighting the dedication and hard work of both students and educational institutions in preparing future legal professionals in the Philippines.
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